Read Yoshi’s review of Nick Riewoldt’s emotional biography, ‘The Things That Makes Us: Life, Loss and Football’.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Things That Makes Us: Life, Loss and Football’ by Nick Riewoldt
February 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
AFLW Round 2 – Brisbane v Western Bulldogs: Bulldogs on the rise but young pup goes down
February 14, 2018 by 3 Comments
Yoshi had to settle for watching the replay of his Bulldogs AFLW match this week as his train to Osaka had no wifi to livestream. He used the trip to catch up on some reading with Titus O’Reily’s ‘A Throughly Unhelpful History of Australian Sport’.
AFLW Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Goal kicking with emotion
February 7, 2018 by 6 Comments
Yoshi’s first footy training session for the Osaka Dragons has started to help him learn to read football in a new way. Here is his match report based on his experience of starting to play the game he has been so passionate about.
My suggestion of Melbourne having another sports radio station
February 1, 2018 by 11 Comments
Yoshi is not happy with some SEN decisions. A few of his favourites have been shown the door. He suggests an alternative sports station.
Almanac Books: Siren’s Call – Family, Love, Passion and Footy
January 22, 2018 by 5 Comments
Yoshi is full of praise for friend, fellow Saints supporter and well loved Almanacker, Yvette Wroby, after reading her memoir Siren’s Call.
Hayley Leary appointed AFL Asia AFLW Promotion and Development Officer
January 19, 2018 by 6 Comments
Yoshi reports that AFL Asia has appointed Hayley Leary as the AFL Asia AFLW Promotions and Development Officer for 2018.
A Tribute to Mark Fine
January 18, 2018 by
The loss of Finey from SEN was the straw that broke the camel’s back for Yoshi as he parts ways with the radio station that broke his heart.
2018 will be The Year of…
January 15, 2018 by 7 Comments
Yoshi has much to look forward to in 2018, and high hopes.
Osaka Dingoes President Matt Gale interviewed by Rohan Connolly
January 12, 2018 by 3 Comments
The future of footy in Asia is bright, none more so than at the Osaka Dingoes (Yoshi’s hitting the gym)
Yoshi Joining Osaka Dingoes AFL Club
December 27, 2017 by 23 Comments
Yoshi to don the boots in his native Japan.
How people pick and change footy clubs
December 24, 2017 by 5 Comments
Yoshi ponders why we select our chosen team to support.
Facts about St Kilda and Melbourne
December 17, 2017 by 7 Comments
After a visit to the Sports Museum at the MCG Yoshi presents some historical facts and figures of matches played between St Kilda and Melbourne.
Almanac Book Review – Bomber the Whole Story: Hardworking and Rewards with Honesty
December 10, 2017 by 2 Comments
Yoshi gives an excellent overview and summary of Mark Thompson’s autobiography Bomber: the whole story. And he thanks Francis Leach who gave Yoshi the book at the Sports Writers’ Festival. Yosho had travelled from Japan to Melbourne especially for the event.
Importance of open communication
December 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Yoshi discusses the value of open and frank communication.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 4 & 5: Cricketholic and too Early
November 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
Now that Yoshi is addicted to cricket, he wishes that the live streams were more reliable.
Almanac Book Review – The Footy Lady: Determining and Positive Influences
November 27, 2017 by 4 Comments
Yoshi gives us the rundown on Susan Alberti’s book, The Footy Lady. He can’t help but admire her hard work and her never-give-up attitude.
Yoshi in Melbourne: All-in-One City Tour organised by Freddy’s Bike Tour
November 20, 2017 by 3 Comments
Yoshi certainly kept busy while in Melbourne. Here he tells the story of the historical tour he did on Freddy’s Tour.
Almanac Book Review: “Here it is” by Paul Roos
November 10, 2017 by 2 Comments
Here it is, Yoshi reviews the thoughts of Paul Roos from the premiership coach’s recent book.
Yoshi in Melbourne – MCG Tour: The sports icon and identity of Melbourne
November 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
More from Yoshi on his trip to Australia. Here he visits the MCG and does the tour with his mate Rob.
Missing the Ox’s Legends
Like many, Yoshi was angry with SEN’s decision to get ride of Ox and Marko. He lets loose here.