Haiku Bob recounts the 2017 Grand Final in the running, as recorded by dozens of haiku poets on the day.
The Yellow (& Black) Brick Road – The 2017 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
October 13, 2017 by 8 Comments
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.
Lewis Melican
September 14, 2017 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone writes about Swan Lewis Melican in this poem.
Haiku Bob – Round 16: light years
July 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The gloom envelops the coaches box as Collingwood lose again. A gem from Haiku Bob.
Round 15 Mega Post
July 7, 2017 by 4 Comments
Junior Adelaide correspondent Aidan Hammond covers all things SA with the Crows, Port and his Walkerville team. Aidan also gives us his premiership favourites and Brownlow Medal count.
Haiku Bob – Round 14 – the sound of empty
June 29, 2017 by 3 Comments
A rare quiet crowd for a Collingwood game witnessed Port Adelaide take control of from the get go. Haiku Bob captures the moment beautifully.
Round 12 – Carlton v GWS: Delirium at Docklands.
June 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
Warren Tapner celebrates the Blues great win in verse!
Centre Square Blues
May 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Warren Tapner has written a poem about the art of umpiring.
An Ode to Kade Simpson
May 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
Skinny legs and big, blue heart, the terrier from Princes Park as expressed in verse by Warren Tapner.
Gary Ablett
April 20, 2017 by 7 Comments
Damian Balassone has written a poem about God himself, Gary Ablett.
Almanac Poetry: Do it for them
April 19, 2017 by 3 Comments
A player’s lament, for the team and supporter: just do it!
Shane Morwood
April 14, 2017 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone pens a poem to Collingwood and Sydney backman Shane Morwood.
In search of All Along the Line (a request from Julie McInerney)
April 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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]
Haiku Bob – Round 2: Broken cobwebs
April 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob laments the form of the Pies in his inimitable style.
Almanac Poetry: Down At Windy Hill
March 24, 2017 by 1 Comment
Tim Kemm’s view of the Essendon saga in verse.
The Common Denominator
March 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
A quatrain by Damian Balassone, an ode to Wayne Johnston.
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