Tribute to Nick Dal Santo

“The 322-game player ended his career with the averages of 13.0 kicks, 9.9 handballs, 22.9 disposals, 3.7 marks, 0.5 goals and 3.6 tackles. His record shows he was good at disposals.” But Nick Dal Santo was more than just his stats, says Yoshi.

Thanks Fishion Chips

Yoshi transitions into the next phase of his life as Sam “chips” Fisher calls time with the Saints.

St Kilda Banner for Round 1, 2017

From furthest Japan, Yoshi hears David Schwarz complaining that the Dees v Saints Round 1 2017 fixture is scheduled at Docklands. Yoshi has a suggestion.

Ben McGlynn – How he will help us and welcome to the Saints

Ben McGlynn has been appointed as an assistant coach at St Kilda; Yoshi gives us his thoughts.

Footy and Love Event Suggestion

Yoshi has a suggestion for an event that AFL clubs could run for their single fans. He’s very keen for the Saints to take up his idea…

What the Sam Mitchell trade means

Yoshi weighs in on Hawthorn’s decision to trade Sam Mitchell.

Grand Final 2016 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Great Blokes and Role Models of Bevo and Murph

Yoshi gives his unique view of the Bulldogs win and how Bevo and Murphy have inspired him to bigger and better things. Hopefully his beloved Saints can follow the example

Finals Week 3 – GWS v Western Bulldogs: Old and New

Yoshi, who watched the game under the table at work in Japan with his AFL Global Pass, with his take on the Bulldogs Preliminary Final win.

Talking and Discussing about Footy is more fun than Getting Money

Yoshi makes an excellent point about betting outlets and advertising on radio and TV when kids are listening and watching.

Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Encouragements for me to be from Griffin to Murphy

Yoshi has jumped on the Bulldogs band wagon and is passionate with their win over Hawthorn, he also discusses work issues, footy and life in Japan.

Finals Week 1 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: Which Home Ground Atmosphere Created the Game

Yoshi ventured into the Osaka Coolabah to watch the Doggies defeat West Coast and having shifted his allegiance to the Bulldogs for the Finals, belted out Sons of the West with other patrons.

St Kilda Season Review: Great team works and thanks to Rooey

For Yoshi, the Saints 2016 season was better than expected but would like to see some areas in their game improved.

Round 23 – St Kilda v Brisbane: Number 9, 11, 12, 21 and 25

In the final round of the season, Yoshi rejoices in a superlative St Kilda performance. Headlined by the irrepressible Nick Riewoldt.

Round 22 – Richmond v St Kilda: Take it easy

Yoshi had a long hot hard week, but did his low energy also spread to the MCG on Saturday?

Round 21 – St Kilda v Sydney: Pride Match. Meaningful for clubs and good reminder for myself

Yoshi shares his rollercoaster evening in a Japanese pub, where he contemplated the future of his beloved Saints.

Round 20 – Carlton v St Kilda: Sainters Reunite and Rebounce

Saints fans are pretty thin on the ground in Osaka. That was until Yvette caught up with Yoshi to watch their team towel up the Blues

Round 19 – North Melbourne v St Kilda: What timing and special occasions mean to St Kilda and me

Yoshi showed his skills as at multi-tasking, working hard and supporting the Saints as they took on the Roos.

Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: Overcoming Scary Dogs

Yoshi and the Saints overcome their fear of Bulldogs together.

Round 17 – St Kilda v Melbourne: Achievements and Winning Mind

As Yoshi develops his writing skills, his Saints continue to provide positive material especially in the streak against Melbourne.

Round 16 – Essendon v St Kilda: Bitter win and strategy required

Yoshi is frustrated by the Japanese rainy season and the lack of energy in his St Kilda Saints in their narrow win over Essendon.