Damien “Dips” O’Donnell beautifully captures the tension of a nail-biting finish.
Caging Perfection
May 29, 2014 by 19 Comments
Like thieves in the night, the AFL took our game to the slaughterhouse, condemning us to Thursday nights, Monday nights and Sundays at twilight. But Damian “Dips” O’Donnell can still remember perfection.
A Rescue Mission
May 17, 2014 by 13 Comments
Dips shares some unique insights into the challenges of parenting and the vital role sport can play for all in the community. Please read and see if you can help play a role too.
AFL Round 4 – Melbourne v Carlton: A Game for the Agars
April 14, 2014 by 8 Comments
Dips O’Donnell revelled in the joy of the Demons win on Saturday afternoon. His Easter preparations were lightened by thoughts of (libel writ pending) who uttered those immortal “I’ll walk naked down Lygon Street if Carlton lose” lines.
Playing the Game
April 2, 2014 by 19 Comments
For Dips O’Donnell, football is not just about winning – we must first go through footy’s depths of despair to really understand what the game is all about.
Good Things Happen in Yarrawonga
January 28, 2014 by 11 Comments
Dips loves Yarrawonga. In this evocative piece he hints at why. [Could be a tennis piece; could be a water-skiing piece; could be an exercise in describing sunsets and other serenities piece – Ed]
Gouge out my eyes (for I was wrong)
December 31, 2013 by 17 Comments
A massive mea culpa from Dips O’Donnell re Mitch Johnson. [You’re not the only one Dips – Ed.] LATE EDITION: EXCLUSIVE PIX – FAHEY FESTIVUS SHOCK.
Melbourne Test – Boxing Day: The Day Unfolds. Christmas Pudding Settles.
December 27, 2013 by 7 Comments
The fragility of England sits in stark contrast to the relentlessness of the Australian attack, writes Dips O’Donnell.
Very Special
December 9, 2013 by 26 Comments
Dips O’Donnell shares an inspiring piece about his daughter Kate’s swimming at the Asia Pacific Games for the Special Olympics. “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Lost Italians and Spaniards in the Works
November 14, 2013 by 9 Comments
An Irishman, two Italians and five Spaniards with knives meet in the middle of nowhere. Has Dips O’Donnell written the next Tarantino movie plot? Or a lost dog story? Read on to find out.
To Everything There is a Season
October 8, 2013 by 18 Comments
The O’Donnell family is reminded of life and death at this time each October.
Varcoe’s Point. Or, the Point of Varcoe.
September 23, 2013 by 23 Comments
Dips reflects on Varcoe’s missed chance. Over and over and over.
Dog Day Afternoon
August 16, 2013 by 12 Comments
Dips thought things couldn’t get any worse, and then…
Second Test – Day 2: One hundred and twenty bloody eight!
July 20, 2013 by 11 Comments
Dips refuses to believe that in this wide, brown land of ours, this land of sweeping plains, that we can’t find a group of grown men who can make more than 128 runs in a cricket inning.
AFL Round 15 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Colonists and Dirty Dogs
July 8, 2013 by 15 Comments
Saturday’s result had a winner and a loser – but the rich narrative hasn’t concluded. This particular episode didn’t disappoint, writes Dips O’Donnell.
Swim Like a Fish, Katie!
June 8, 2013 by 25 Comments
We have followed Katie O’Donnell’s swimming career. Here is a letter to Katie from her Dad on the announcement of some fantastic news.
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