The Rhymer celebrates the 300 game milestone of Jordan Lewis in verse.
The state of the Game is the game of the State
July 26, 2018 by 2 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reckons there’s nothing certain in life except death, taxes and the “state of the game” on talkback radio.
Haiku Bob – Round 17 – a patch of brilliance
July 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A patch of brilliance, Haiku Bob at a loss!
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: Screamers
July 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Rhymer weaves a lyrical tribute to footy’s high fliers.
Johnny Warren’s Wig
July 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
The latest whimsy from Damian Balassone on Johnny Warren’s Wig.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: What Ground Is That?
July 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
The Rhymer relates the modern-day ground naming confusion felt by many of us.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: Ode To Cyril
July 6, 2018 by 3 Comments
The Rhymer pays tribute to the sheer brilliance of Cyril Rioli. Perhaps, given his family heritage, Cyril was always going to be a champion.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: Grass roots footy
July 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Rhymer with his thoughts on where the focus for the footy bosses should be.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: The Dropkick
July 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Another ripper from The Rhymer, a tribute to WA exponents of the droppy.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry – The Rhymer: My Favourite things
June 26, 2018 by 3 Comments
Inspired by the Sound of Music, The Rhymer is moved to write about the rough and tumble of footy.
Almanac Poetry – The Rhymer: What the coaches say
June 19, 2018 by 3 Comments
Introducing our new recruit, The Rhymer, with his first Almanac offering.
Almanac Poetry: Number 10
May 17, 2018 by 2 Comments
Poet Stephen Whiteside has sent in his latest – which brings together Kevin Sheedy, Bluey Shelton and Ned Kelly.
Almanac Poetry: A local football club
May 16, 2018 by 3 Comments
Get around glennontour’s ode to local footy, with inspiration from Dorothea Mackellar
Et Tactus – Tommy’s sin against the Almighty
May 7, 2018 by 11 Comments
Dips O’Donnell’s take on contact with the untouchable umpires, the ballad of Tom Hawkins and other tongue-in-cheek Shakespearean tragedies.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: April 25th 2018
April 25, 2018 by 11 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis is moved to poetry by the significance of the moment and the Pies’ performance at the MCG on Anzac Day. The afternoon has prompted much contemplation.
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.
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.
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