Round 5 – St Kilda v Geelong: Encouragement of Loving

Yoshi reviews the game between his beloved Saints and the undefeated Cats.

Round 4 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Regaining Celebration Blockbuster

Yoshi files from Japan, tapping into the Easter tale of resurrection with this piece on “regaining.” His Saints have regained a certain something.

Round 3 – St Kilda v Brisbane: Blossoms

Yoshi tells us how the AFL season is “blossoming” in round 3.

Round 2 – GWS v Gold Coast: My thoughts on Gary Ablett

The guessing game around Gary Ablett’s club of choice for next season is getting big media attention. Yoshi gives us his thoughts

Round 2 – West Coast v St Kilda: Roads and Trips

Yoshi looks at the impact travel and distance can have on his Saints and himself.

Round 1 – St Kilda v Melbourne: Rule change killing us

Yoshi is highly skeptical of the third man up ban that has been put in place for season 2017.

Round 1 – St Kilda v Melbourne: Big Birthday Match

Yoshi remains optimistic for his Saints in 2017 despite a first round loss to Melbourne and a Nick Riewoldt injury scare.

AFLW Round 7 – GWS v Western Bulldogs: Bulldogs and Samurai Spirits

Yoshi urges on the Western Bulldogs Women’s team to end their first season on a high.

AFL Pre-Season – St Kilda v Sydney: Flying Nearby and Potential Taking Over

St Kilda only lost by 3 points to Sydney and Yoshi can feel the excitement rise as the Saints look to have a promising 2017 AFL season.

AFL Pre-season – Carlton v St Kilda: Love and Passion

Yoshi travelled from Japan to York, England to be with his love Katie. He also caught up with the results as his Saints crushed Carlton.

AFLW Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Excitement and Achievement

With no St Kilda, Yoshi has picked an AFL Women’s team. He sees some parallels between his Bulldogs and himself

Points of views on captaincy

Yoshi presents his latest thoughts about all thing footy, especially his beloved Saints.

Being underdogs amongst SEN’s commentators

For the last few years, Yoshi’s mighty Sainters have been considered as the underdog, from footy tipping to finals predictions.. In 2017, Yoshi hopes that his boys lose that title. [Yoshi is our Japanese correspondent. He’s so keen he listens to SEN on the internet – Ed]

Boost and Unleash Talents with Positive Thinking

Yoshi sees similarities between Chazz Palminteri’s quote about wasted talent and his early days as a railway electrician, before he began chasing his dream of becoming a journalist. [Go for it Yoshi – Paddy]

Inspiring story of Amanda Farrugia

Yoshi starts 2017 in ripping form with a story from the AFLW.

My response to Jared about the ban of third man up

Yoshi weighs into the debate over the AFL’s recent rule change over the third man up in the ruck.

Being a good coach – the possibility of being both good player and coach

Following examinations of Premiership coaches Luke Beveridge and Alastair Clarkson, Yoshi explores the possibility of great players blossoming into good coaches.

St Kilda Boys Taking Challenges in New Zealand

Yoshi give us a blow by blow description of St Kilda’s pre-season camp in New Zealand.

Being a good coach – Luke Beveridge

Following his astute assessment of Alastair Clarkson, Yoshi has now provided thoughtful insight into Premiership Coach Luke Beveridge.

Being a good coach – Alastair Clarkson

During his Almanac off season, Yoshi (our Japanese correspondent) follows the incredible rise of Alastair Clarkson, from average midfielder to four-time premiership coach and a place among the greats of Australian Football.