Philip Hodgins on the glorious drop kick.
Almanac Ditty: Hello there, you nervous Cat
August 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Joc Ledwidge, Sainter through and through, penned this little ditty for her Geelong mate,which she also sent to John Harms.
Almanac Poetry: Lockdown Limericks
August 10, 2020 by 5 Comments
John Green has turned to that most accessible of poetry forms, the limerick, during lockdown. Feast away, Tiger fans!
Round 10 – Collingwood v Sydney: FPS Match report
August 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
Damian Balassone presents The Floreat Pica Society’s match report for Collingwood’s Round 10 match against Sydney.
Almanac poetry: The sweet spot
July 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
Vin M remembers his mum and aunty while having a kick with his cousin.
Almanac Poetry: Nathan Jones
July 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
From an ardent fan, Stephen Whiteside, who has penned a fitting tribute to Nathan Jones, a much loved Demon.
Almanac Reviews: These Treasures – Old Dog on the joy of a book
July 23, 2020 by 12 Comments
Find out why Damian Balassone’s recent book, ‘A Strange Game in a Strange Land’ is a treasure trove of delights for Matt Zurbo.
An Hour in Heaven
July 2, 2020 by 5 Comments
Robbie Flower, an excerpt from Damian Balassone’s recent release, ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
Round 4 – Haiku Bob: cabin fever
July 1, 2020 by 3 Comments
The disappointment of Collingwood’s defeat is poetic in Haiku Bob’s words.
Ode to Women’s Footy (in the Corona absence)
June 3, 2020 by 4 Comments
Paul Spinks celebrates his joy for women’s footy by penning a wonderful tribute to their game.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Another A to Z of Footballers Past’
May 26, 2020 by 2 Comments
Kevin Densley has produced another footballing A-Z in verse.
Super Duper
May 22, 2020 by 7 Comments
Another terrific footy poem from Damian Balassone; Super Duper, Bruce Duperouzel.
Almanac Poetry – Some recent verse
May 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Some fantastic verse has been published on our site in recent times. Check them out here.
Almanac Book Review: Phil Dimitriadis on Damian Balassone’s ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’
May 1, 2020 by 6 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis has followed the emergence of Damian Balassone as a poet since 2008. They have a fair bit in common, as this review essay suggests. ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’ will resonate with those who love words and the game.
Almanac Poetry: The Night of the Premiership
April 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley’s poem on the 2007 Geelong premiership.
Almanac Poetry: A to Z of Footballers Past
April 14, 2020 by 10 Comments
Kevin Densley puts an A-Z of retired footballers to verse. (Who would you have picked for U? – Ed).
Poem – Harlequin with Australian Rules Football
April 9, 2020 by 2 Comments
Kevin Densley paints a picture with poetic words about our great game of footy.
Bruce Dawe RIP – the Larrikin Laureate
April 7, 2020 by 14 Comments
Australia’s Everyman poet Bruce Dawe died on April 1st. His words and sensibility live on in thousands of hearts that have laughed, cried and nodded on reading his words over 60 years. His footy poems “Life Cycle” and “High Mark” are embedded in the heart of the game.
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