Kevin Densley compares two spectacular feats from two different eras. [Welcome Kevin – Ed]
Bruce Dawe: A Poet remembered
April 3, 2020 by 2 Comments
Vin Maskell is a huge fan of Bruce Dawe, and shares his previously published stories of the poet as a tribute to celebrate the life that has just passed.
Almanac Poetry: A greeting from Bruce Dawe
April 3, 2020 by 12 Comments
This piece was written by John Harms just after he had received a beaut greeting card from Bruce Dawe around Christmas time 2016. Bruce Dawe’s poetry, loved by many, was special to John Harms.
Robbie Flower at the Western Oval
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Damian Balassone has just published a book of poems about footy greats, here’s one about the dazzling Robbie Flower.
AFLW Round 3 – Haiku Bob: just a few points
February 28, 2020 by 5 Comments
So close, yet so far, feathers ruffled, Pies fly off to swoop another day. Haiku Bob reflects.
Daisy Pearce
February 26, 2020 by 3 Comments
Daisy Pearce has returned to the AFLW this season, stamping her class on the competition immediately. Damian Balassone penned these words a couple of years ago but they still ring true today.
AFLW Round 1 – Collingwood v West Coast Eagles (Haiku Bob): A blaze of sunshine
February 11, 2020 by 13 Comments
A summer’s day, women’s footy, first match of the season, gloriously captured as only Haiku Bob can.
Haiku Bob – 2019 Grand Final Haiku Kukai
September 27, 2019 by 5 Comments
Join in with Haiku Bob for the 2019 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai, the only live call of the game in haiku. Check out details for participation here.
Finals Week 1 – Haiku Bob: skip to the end
September 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob experienced his Magpies’ win over Geelong but it was an evening not without its fraught moments.
Haiku Bob – Round 20: beautiful and all
August 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A happier Haiku Bob as he reflects on the Pies Round 20 win over the Suns.
Poetry: Cam and Xav
August 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
With more than a little inspiration from Damian Balassone, Jarrod Landells has penned this ode to a couple of “controversial” young guns.
Round 19 – Haiku Bob: night squall
August 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A forlorn Haiku Bob reflects upon the Pies loss against the Tigers, and perhaps of a hopeful future.
Poetry: Footy Memorabilia
July 31, 2019 by 6 Comments
A brief verse from Damian Balassone on sacred totems.
Haiku Bob – Round 14: the blink of my eye
June 27, 2019 by 5 Comments
On a cold and miserable afternoon at the footy, Haiku Bob had two wins – his Magpies got up (eventually) and he nailed his public transport connection on the way home!
Almanac Footy Poetry: “A Footy Crowd” by Bernard Whimpress
June 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
Bernard Whimpress sums it up perfectly: this is the way it should be and not what’s served up, for the diehard footy supporter, and their day at the footy, as one of the crowd.
Haiku Bob – Round 12: the odds
June 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob appreciates the nuances of light and ponders the odds in his take on Round 12.
Haiku Bob – Round 10: filled to the brim
May 31, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob reflects upon another Pies win, in haiku of course!
Haiku Bob – Round 8: moments that linger
May 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob recreates the tension of an unexpectedly close day at the footy.
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