Find out why Damian Balassone’s recent book, ‘A Strange Game in a Strange Land’ is a treasure trove of delights for Matt Zurbo.
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Marvel
July 20, 2020 by 5 Comments
We’re lucky enough to witness a second generation Daicos these days and those of us fortunate enough to have seen both players will enjoy this poem about the original marvel by Damian Balassone.
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’.
Super Duper
May 22, 2020 by 7 Comments
Another terrific footy poem from Damian Balassone; Super Duper, Bruce Duperouzel.
Eddie Gilbert
May 11, 2020 by 5 Comments
A short innings caught in poetry by Damian Balassone – the unlikely contender Eddie Gilbert with quick as lightning pace, the immortally incumbent Don facing.
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.
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.
Poetry: The Man from Moe
February 12, 2020 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone with a teaser from a forthcoming book of verse.
Who Killed David Hookes?
December 17, 2019 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone pens a thought provoking view of the death of cricketer David Hookes.
Almanac Cricket – Test Team of the 80s
December 10, 2019 by 15 Comments
In a moment of sleeplessness, Damian Balassone created a super Test Team for the 1980s. What do you think of his team? Any glaring omissions?
Strange Rain
October 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A punting windfall as expressed by Damian Balassone in his poem.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: My new umbrella
September 9, 2019 by 5 Comments
Despite the weather initially gloomy and the traffic bothersome, Damian Balassone was glad to reach the MCG and see his Pies conquer the Cats for a spot in the preliminary final.
Almanac Cricket – Australia’s Narrowest Test Losses: 1981-2019
August 29, 2019 by 8 Comments
Damian Balassone details some depressing Test match losses since 1981 by Australian Test Cricket teams.
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.
Poetry: Footy Memorabilia
July 31, 2019 by 6 Comments
A brief verse from Damian Balassone on sacred totems.
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