Two stars crossed paths and missed the real show in the sky in Damian Balassone’s tongue in cheek look back at 1986.
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The Wizardry of Warne
March 5, 2022 by 21 Comments
Damian Balassone, inspired by Gideon Haigh’s recent book On Warne, writes of Warne’s most memorable dismissals. [First published in 2013]
Almanac Footy: Peter Daicos video clips on Twitter
January 13, 2022 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone shares clips of some of the many classic goals kicked by Peter Daicos.
Bryan Wood
December 13, 2021 by 3 Comments
He was until he wasn’t…Damian Balassone’s poem tackles the club trajectory of Bryan Wood.
Hollywood Hair Cycle
November 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
This poem from Damian Balassone reflects on hair loss and the cycle of life.
Montsalvat Wedding
October 5, 2021 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone takes us to a very interesting wedding event through the suburbs of Melbourne to the idyll of Montsalvat.
The Weightlifter Retires
July 29, 2021 by 6 Comments
With the Olympics in mind, Damian Balassone has a quick and pertinent poem for the reader’s contemplation.
Jake Lever Leaving
June 29, 2021 by 4 Comments
‘Jake Lever Leaving’, a poem from Damian Balassone, reflects the despair when a favourite footballer leaves the club.
Naughty Poems
May 28, 2021 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone has come up with a collection of ‘naughty poems’ to titillate readers.
Epitaph for a Triathlete
May 7, 2021 by 3 Comments
Sometimes you can’t have it all, as this Damian Balassone poem reflects.
Retrieving the Footy from the Tree
March 1, 2021 by 3 Comments
Another extract from Damian Balassone’s collection of footy-theme poems, ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
The Pig-Headed President
February 14, 2021 by 4 Comments
Hubris reflects downfall in Damian Balassone’s topical poem, ‘The Pig-Headed President’.
Beach Footy
January 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
Damian Balassone shares a seasonally-appropriate poem from his collection: ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
The Nuns of Naples 1984-91
November 26, 2020 by 5 Comments
With his usual rapier wit, Damian Balassone cuts to the chase in addressing the death of Diego Maradona.
Trick-or-Treating Malcolm Blight
October 30, 2020 by 18 Comments
From Halloween knocking on the (rumoured) door of one of the greatest ever footballers to chatting footy with God and masquerading with Murali, these are some of Damian Balassone’s treasured tales from decades past.
The Half-Back Flankers
October 15, 2020 by 3 Comments
‘The Half Back Flankers’ is a poem from Damian Balassone’s recent publication, ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
The Lockdown Poems
September 24, 2020 by 6 Comments
Damian Balassone is back with his poetic take on issues ranging from sex in the COVID age via ancient Roman poets to the US presidential election. Cheeky bugger!
The Black and White Song and Dance
September 7, 2020 by 31 Comments
In light of Fathers’ Day this weekend, we’ve reprised this wonderful writing from Damian Balassone, who takes us on a beautiful familial journey of joining the Collingwood faithful via Abruzzo, Dights Falls and Victoria Park with thanks to his late father, Donato.
Almanac Teams: An African Australian AFL Team
August 16, 2020 by 25 Comments
Damian Balassone has been researching a team made up of African Australian footballers who have played at least one AFL game. It’s an exciting combination.
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.
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