We re-visit this classic Almanac yarn each Easter (for good reason):
Dips O’Donnell tells the story of his crack at Stawell and what the event and the weekend mean to the O’Donnell family.
Almanac Life: Being 60. And loving it. (Especially when you’re in a pub and the Cats are firing)
March 24, 2024 by 11 Comments
Dips knows what he likes, and he likes pubs in Melbourne, old mates and Geelong winning away from home.
Almanac Life: Stawell and the Hand Gluers
March 4, 2024 by 19 Comments
Dips O’Donnell is a broken man. The Stawell Gift is on again this Easter, but bookies have been banned. And, worse, you can’t pitch a tent in the camping ground. Dips can see the writing on the wall.
Almanac Travel: The Trek
November 28, 2023 by 13 Comments
Dips O’Donnell visits one of the wonders of world on a four day trek to Machu Picchu, and survives the raging discomfort caused by an aguaymanto as he explains.
Almanac Life: The penny is dropping
November 17, 2023 by 16 Comments
Dips O’Donnell shares some words of wisdom about ‘think’ time given to him by his father. [The Footy Almanac reprises this wonderful piece by Dips from twelve years ago – still very timely. – ED.]
Almanac Travel: The Train Boy – Juliaca, Southern Peru
September 12, 2023 by 13 Comments
Dips O’Donnell continues his incredible travels through South America – this time on a train in Peru, and the small boy that captures his attention in Juliaca.
Almanac Travel: The Bolivian salt plains
August 31, 2023 by 18 Comments
Dips O’Donnell continues his extraordinary South American travels and highlights his visit exploring the incredible Bolivian salt plains. [Another ripping read Dips! – Ed]
Almanac (Travel) Life: Bombing the Amazon
August 9, 2023 by 11 Comments
Dips continues on his South American adventures, this time, bombing the Amazon. By bombing, we mean jumping into the Amazon river to attract any curious creatures who take notice to such movement in the waters. Find out what Dips had encountered on his tour along the river here!
Almanac (Travel) Life: This ilha is grand
August 3, 2023 by 15 Comments
Dips heads off for a vacation in Brazil on the island Ilha Grande and gives his first impressions of what paradise is like on the moment of arrival.
Round 4 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Turn it Up!
April 11, 2023 by 8 Comments
Jeremy Cameron turns it on to provide Geelong with a much needed first win of the season to the relief of Dips O’Donnell and other Geelong fans.
Almanac Life: Yarrawonga Rhythm
January 27, 2023 by 18 Comments
It’s summer, and for Dips O’Donnell that means Yarrawonga, days on the lake, water skiing, a good book, and a quiet beer as the sun slowly sets.
The Overland
November 14, 2022 by 10 Comments
Delve into a marvel of nature, storied with beauty and character as Dips recounts a journey.
Almanac Footy: A Grand Final Reflection
October 20, 2022 by 5 Comments
Dips wrestles with his emotions of elation and euphoria by trying to translate it into words of why attending the 2022 Grand final was one of the most memorable experiences he has ever had compared to previous Grand Finals
Almanac Life: Vale – R.J.W. Selleck
October 14, 2022 by 7 Comments
Dips O’Donnell farewells a much loved uncle.
“Sellllllwooooooood!”
September 28, 2022 by 7 Comments
Only a few things would make Dips shed a tear. He can probably count them on one hand, but a moment at the Grand Final touched him.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: A Review
September 5, 2022 by 11 Comments
Who would have thought the review would be just as good as the preview? Dips takes us through one of the all time classic finals between Geelong and Collingwood from his perspective in and around the MCG.
Finals Week 1 – Cats v Pies: A Preview
August 29, 2022 by 14 Comments
Dips shares possibly the only preview you’ll need before the Qualifying Final.
Almanac Boxing: Famechon – A Time and a Place.
August 5, 2022 by 15 Comments
Johnny Famechon, Australian boxing world champion has died aged 77. Dips O’Donnell remembers ‘Fammo’ in this fine tribute to him.
Blicavs
July 18, 2022 by 5 Comments
You don’t have to be a Cats fan to know Mark Blicavs does stuff that other footy players rarely do…and it happens almost every week. Dips pays tribute to a remarkable player.
The bedlams are burning
In response to the recent incident between Tom Stewart and Dion Prestia and the general argument around a send-off rule, Dips makes the case for the unfair game that we know and love.