Andrew Roff

Hey friends, my debut novel is out *right now* and you can ask your local bookshop to order it, or else grab a copy here. wakefieldpress.com.au/product/here-a…

I don't want to alarm anyone, but Wayne Marshall's historical/literary/speculative romp, Henry Goes Bush, is at large and roaming the countryside. Track down a copy however you can.

In scenic Bacchus Marsh today for the launch of Wayne Marshall's epic Henry Goes Bush!

@NotRobSimmons @steve_l15 I think there's a genuine case to be made that he should be a Wallabies RWC last-20 specialist. How many times has he turned games?

@steve_l15 He was the difference. Great impact player and genuine ruck pest.

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on board, it's Reimer time #HIGvBRU

@steve_l15 Imagine Hooper and Pistol starting, and then Valetini and Cale subbing on at 50 minutes... 🤤

Wouldn't have happened if Pistol was still a Brumby....🎣 #BRUvWAR

@steve_l15 Love it! This is the kind of content that justifies the Internet's continued existence. I don't think it's possible to overstate how impressive a win this was. Hopefully can form a psychological bedrock for a big, big season.

Had a crack at trying to rank the Brumbies top 5 wins* of the last 30 years after their away win over the Crusaders on Sunday. * = GF and B&I Lions wins excluded. @stevel15/note/p-188884895?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=7aww1a" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@stevel15/note…

@haribaldijones @MegafoonRugby @LekkerRugbyPod Don't get caught up with notions of delayed gratification and future reward. In the long run, we are all dead. This Sunday afternoon just gone, for at least 2 hours, the Brumbies were the best rugby team in the world!

@roffwrites @MegafoonRugby @LekkerRugbyPod The Index sees ahead

Infallibly subjective; poetically objective. The Harry Index.

Drought breakers. The Brumbies have beaten the Crusaders 50-24 in Christchurch to end a 26 year drought! Famous victory. Bravo to Stephen Larkham, his coaching team and the players. Slipper, Valetini, Cale + unsung hero Andy Muirhead first class. Complete performance.

@ARenardson @JohnBFergo Yep, I got this, too after 45 minutes. Now I'm hedging my bets by getting in the queue on 2 different devices. But, also, getting hungry/grumpy/hangry!

@JohnBFergo Waited in the queue for over an hour, and then got this. Absolute farce.

Anyone else so excited about Rugby World Cup Tickets but nothing is happening? Whats the go? Any tech heads got some answers? #RWC2027 #RugbyWorldCup

Rugby positions explained: 1,2&3 nice wee chubby guys. One of them has to be brainy. Often a GP. 4&5: the two tall ones. One has to be brainy. They take turns each at being sin binned. 6,7&8: two of them are called flankers and look normal ish. One of them is called the number 8. Not sure which. 9 wee jolly guy. Likes to kick the ball straight in the air. 10 brains, nice hair, knows roughly what’s going on 11&14 fast, tries not to get too involved 12&13 two actual athletes who have got involved by accident 15 big show off, boots it, catches it, boots it again

@SueMOrr @thebooksdesk Thanks, Sue! Hope all well with you!

@roffwrites @thebooksdesk Congrats Andrew!

Many thanks to Emma Rayward and Meanjin(!) for this thoughtful review of Here Are My Demands. All my world-building was not for nothing! (And now I'm inspired to go harder in my next spec-fic effort...) meanjin.com.au/latest/put-it-…

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@1KarenWyld Worth celebrating (even on the hellsite)! Congratulations!!

I know many have abandoned this hellsite and most posts get hidden by the algorithm, but that won't stop me sharing good news. Back in October, I signed a book contract with UQP. And they've just done the official announcement, so I guess it's real now uqp.com.au/blog/uqp-acqui…

Me last weekend, taking in some sport during a break at the Short Story Festival #ManOfThePeople

This weekend, the Australian Short Story Festival is on in Adelaide. It's always a great vibe, so get along if you can. I'll be moderating a couple of sessions. On Saturday night, there's a 'Complaint Letters' event that should be good fun. More here: australianshortstoryfestival.com/2025-program/

All the promo assets you'd need for this concept already exist.

I would definitely listen to a podcast about the Adelaide-Glenelg tram line hosted by a former Federal MP, entitled -- and imagine this being spoken in the host's distinctive voice -- 'The Fine Line with Christopher Pyne'.

@steve_l15 A lot of yen -- but I for one accept the charges! If he can get his hands on the ball, Corey should get some space out there this weekend...

What is $4.95/min in Yen? 🤔

@TalksRugby That's the conclusion I've reached, too. I caught the highlights of Exeter's game last week and it looks like they sorely need some Aussie flair! Hooper and Len starting should make a big difference.

3 Wallabies in their match day 23... I guess Exeter are my team this year.