Whimsy from our Poet at the Desk, Damian Balassone.
Cricket Caste System
March 14, 2018 by 2 Comments
Some cricket poetry from our Poet at the Desk, Damian Balassone.
AFL: Alphabet Soup
February 18, 2018 by 7 Comments
Peter Baulderstone loves footy. But he’s confused by all the brands. He shares the AFL’s latest marketing plan. They are keen to receive more suggestions.
Almanac Exclusive: Footy Almanac Haiku T-Shirts for sale
February 4, 2018 by 7 Comments
Haiku Bob, Chris Rees and the Footy Almanac bring you some genuinely original T-shirts.
Mike Gatting
December 7, 2017 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone has some (poetic) fun with Mike Gatting.
Allan Border’s Form Slump
December 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A little poemsy from Damian Balassone.
Almanac Classic: An afternoon in Dusseldorf
November 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Thebeaver has produced one of the more creative pieces of sports writing we’ve published in some time. But you be the judge.
My Nonna
October 24, 2017 by 3 Comments
Damian Balassone’s Nonna has a clear view of the footy codes.
Battle of the Football Codes
October 17, 2017 by 3 Comments
Poems for three of the footy codes from Damian Balassone.
The Yellow (& Black) Brick Road – The 2017 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
October 13, 2017 by 8 Comments
Haiku Bob recounts the 2017 Grand Final in the running, as recorded by dozens of haiku poets on the day.
Don Scott’s Dimple
October 9, 2017 by 8 Comments
Damian Balassone has written his latest poem about Hawthorn great Don Scott and his prominent dimple.
Ode to Ross Oakley – and Sheeds
September 26, 2017 by 5 Comments
Peter Crossing has written a thank you to Ross Oakley and Kevin Sheedy for helping expand the VFL/AFL.
The 6th Annual AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The 6th Annual AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai kicks off this Saturday. Get involved in artistic fun while watching a classic Grand Final.
Lewis Melican
September 14, 2017 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone writes about Swan Lewis Melican in this poem.
Haiku Bob – Round 23 – still hanging
September 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Round 23 musings from Haiku Bob
Haiku Bob – Round 22 – how to explain life
August 23, 2017 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob gets a some solace from the debut of Josh Daicos
Haiku Bob – Round 20 – lessens the dread
August 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A big Collingwood win makes Haiku Bob’s life a little easier and brings a smile to his daughter’s face.
Haiku Bob – Round 19 – not cut out
August 4, 2017 by 5 Comments
A fifty point lead that got away kept Haiku Bob up all night. It was just one of those days for Collingwood.
Round 18 – Haiku Bob (with fiftieth birthday words)
July 29, 2017 by 6 Comments
Happy 50th Haiku Bob. And a great comeback win for your boys as a present.
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