Yoshi Imagawa has been reading the (green?) tea leaves and predicts bright futures for his Saints new draft picks.
The Support Needed by Footballers and the Expectations on Coaches
Yoshi offers some thoughts on player development and support…and that of coaches also.
Captaining AFL Clubs
Yoshi (from Japan) looks at the recent movements of players and the decisions clubs have made in naming their captains.
Sports and Tourism
Yoshi Imagawa mixes sport and tourism to reveal the delights of Sapporo, Melbourne and New Zealand. Sapporo’s beer museum should attract many Australian visitors.
Why Footy is Attractive for a Japanese Bloke
Yoshi Imagawa strives to explain what he finds attractive and unique about Australian Rules footy.
AFL Coaches and Technology
Yoshi Imagawa is interested in the different technologies that coaches deploy to communicate or capture match stats. Phone or headset? Paper or tablet? Boomer or Gen X?
Potential NZ Blockbuster between Saints and Blues
Yoshi Imagawa thinks that taking on the Blues in New Zealand will be good for his Saints, and good for football.
Great Loyalty, Motivation and Striving for a Flag
Inspired by his Saints’ positive outlook, Yoshi is confident that things are looking up for him also.
Cycling in Sapporo, Japan
Yoshi Imagawa reveals a man of many talents and interests, with his experiences of cycling around Sapporo in Japan (summer months only).
My Excitements of St Kilda’s Anzac Day Clash in 2015
Yoshi has had his wish granted with his Saints playing Carlton next Anzac Day in Wellington. He wants to get back to New Zealand for the game.
About St Kilda’s Trades and My Hope to the Future for the Saints
Yoshi Imagawa takes issue with his Saints’ trade decisions and wonders about the influence of Chris Pelchen on the club’s recent direction.











Yoshi’s Perception of Sport and Art
The Footy Almanac’s Northern Japan correspondant, Yoshi Imagawa, compares sport and art. A thought provoking piece from the Sapporo scribe.