Dips O’Donnell was caught between his unconditional love and support for his daughter and for his Cats as she donned a Hawthorn guernsey for Box Hill.
Women’s Footy: Be Careful What You Wish For.
February 6, 2017 by 15 Comments
Wise ole Dips O’Donnell observes women’s footy in the light of economics. We loved Friday night he says, because it was real and we were close, but he wonders how that will survive once commerce and economics puts a distance between the fan and the player. [Thoughtful. Cautionary. – JTH]
Tennis and Eternity
January 31, 2017 by 5 Comments
Under the glorious elms at Yarrawonga, Dips ponders the essentials of life; generational change and mortality, tennis, music, and realising, as Shakespeare wrote, that “life is but a walking shadow.”
Almanac Cricket: Cricketus Horibilis
November 23, 2016 by 7 Comments
What can an Astronaut teach the Australian Test team? According to Dips O’Donnell it’s more than seeing the stars and it’s not rocket science.
VWFL Grand Final – Kew Bears v Darebin Falcons: Bears storm to victory
September 21, 2016 by 9 Comments
Dips O’Donnell marvels at the great strides of woman’s footy as the mighty Kew Bears, led by Sarah McKenna, defeat the gallant Darebin Falcons in a magnificent VWFL Grand Final.
VWFL Division 1 Semi Finals: There’s a Bear in There
September 6, 2016 by 10 Comments
Finals are different. Dips on VWFL Division 1, skill, effort and the shifty shadow of luck.
An Open Letter to the Almanac Community
July 29, 2016 by 3 Comments
A note of thanks from Dips O’Donnell to the Almanac community. [You might like to also read Dips’ eulogy of his father John O’Donnell – JTH]
Everday Obituaries: John Dalton O’Donnell
July 29, 2016 by 23 Comments
I was at this funeral, to send off John O’Donnell. It was a magnificent day. Dips O’Donnell’s eulogy of his much-loved father is one of the finest I have ever heard. JTH
Round 16 – Geelong v Sydney Swans: Kerplunk!
July 12, 2016 by 16 Comments
Dips, with old mates and exchange student in tow, watches the Crème Caramel served up by the Cats and decides that the Great Ocean Road is much better viewing.
Round 10 – Carlton v Geelong: If Shakespeare were a Cats fan
May 31, 2016 by 28 Comments
The Bard is back! Dips eyesight must either be the one sense that’s not working, or else it’s the only one that’s working right.
If James Joyce Followed Geelong
April 20, 2016 by 21 Comments
He always makes the right choice, does Dips O’Donnell.
The Call of Stawell
March 24, 2016 by 17 Comments
Dips continues the time honoured tradition of Stawell, the gift, family, friends, good yarns.
A Conversation With Eddie
March 10, 2016 by 6 Comments
Dips encountered logic in a Hawks v cats conversation with Eddie that is priceless
The Queen is Dead. Long Live the Queen.
January 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The angst of a youthful loss is not lost on Dips
The Martian
January 1, 2016 by 16 Comments
Dips has been reading. And thinking. And teaching. When our moment comes, how will any of us perform under pressure? Can we prepare for it? Can we teach for it? [All the best, Kate – Ed]
Geelong’s Best Side in 2016: Discuss
October 13, 2015 by 26 Comments
With the recent signings of Dangerfield and Selwood, Cats supporter Dips O’Donnell names his best 22 for the Cats next year, thoughts Cats fans?
The Dartslow
September 29, 2015 by 3 Comments
It was a gala night. Or maybe just a night for galahs. The Almanac Brownlow Darts competition has again been run and won. Could anyone knock off the Champ?
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Dog Day Evening
September 15, 2015 by 16 Comments
Dips knows “football as it should be played” when he sees it. It’s a game that sparks spontaneous eruptions of noise. It’s a game that crackles with the possibilities of David Campese, of Keyser Söze, of Dirk Diggler, of Mohammed Ali…
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