In Praise of Carbohydrates

Damian Balassone reminds us of the the importance of the farinaceous.

Haiku Bob – Round 14 – the sound of empty

A rare quiet crowd for a Collingwood game witnessed Port Adelaide take control of from the get go. Haiku Bob captures the moment beautifully.

Haiku Bob – Round 12 – rise and rise

Haiku Bob perfectly captures the moment the Magpies surrounded their lead as the Demons celebrated a Queen’s Birthday victory.

Round 12 – Carlton v GWS: Delirium at Docklands.

Warren Tapner celebrates the Blues great win in verse!

Haiku Bob – Round 11 – small fragments

Injuries couldn’t stop Collingwood from winning last weekend and Haiku Bob has captured the action in this powerful poem.

Haiku Bob – Round 10 – undeniable silence

Haiku Bob captures the atmosphere of the ‘G in his latest poem.

Haiku Bob – Round 9 – love and hate

Haiku Bob is back at it with haiku that look at the seesaw of emotions fans feel at the footy.

Centre Square Blues

Warren Tapner has written a poem about the art of umpiring.

Haiku Bob – Round 8 – nothing between

Autumn beauty wasn’t enough for Haiku Bob or Collingwood as Stevie J broke Pies fans hearts.

Haiku Bob Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: racing clouds

Haiku Bob is sad. You’ll see why. [Nice – JTH]

An Ode to Kade Simpson

Skinny legs and big, blue heart, the terrier from Princes Park as expressed in verse by Warren Tapner.

Haiku Bob: Round 6 – a shade more

A wonderful collection of haikus from Haiku Bob celebrating a win

Haiku Bob – Round 5: one slow moment

Haiku Bob on the Anzac Day clash.

Buckley’s Paddock

An inside 50 lament from DB.

Gary Ablett

Damian Balassone has written a poem about God himself, Gary Ablett.

Almanac Poetry: Do it for them

A player’s lament, for the team and supporter: just do it!

Haiku Bob – Round 4: belly flops and bintangs

Haiku Bob battles the food and sun of Bali as Collingwood can only add to the pain.

Shane Morwood

Damian Balassone pens a poem to Collingwood and Sydney backman Shane Morwood.

In search of All Along the Line (a request from Julie McInerney)

Julie McInerny has a story and a poem – read out some time in the 1930s. Apparently it’s in a book which Julie is looking for. Surely someone must be able to help? [Interesting – JTH]

Otherwise Silence

A night out. Poetically.