Yoshi enjoyed a trip to both St Kilda training facilities during his time in Melbourne, with fellow Almanacker and Saint Yvette Wroby playing tour guide for the day.
Yoshi in Melbourne – Visiting St Kilda’s training grounds at Seaford and Moorabbin
November 7, 2017 by 7 Comments
How the Sports Writers Festival gave Yoshi some ideas
October 31, 2017 by 10 Comments
Japanese Correspondent Yoshi is in Melbourne for a short break and he enjoyed the Sports Writers Festival with a few of the Almanackers. He found some inspiration to keep pushing himself as a writer.
Danny Frawley’s Bravery
October 18, 2017 by 5 Comments
When Danny Frawley sat down to chat with Hamish McLachlan he may not have been thinking about how far and wide their SEN conversation would go. Or who it may effect – for good. It reached Yoshi in Japan. This is Yoshi’s response. [English is Yoshi’s second language. Thanks Yoshi, for this piece – JTH]
EPL – Liverpool v Manchester United: Reds unable to break winless record against United
October 15, 2017 by 2 Comments
Now the AFL season is over, our Japanese correspondent, Yoshi, reports on a big English Premier League match.
The Right Decision on Alan Richardson
October 11, 2017 by 9 Comments
Yoshi explains why he is pleased with St Kilda’s decision to give Alan Richardson two more years.
Kicking accurate goals
October 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Not long before his Melbourne visit, Yoshi contemplates the connection between good kicking and good football
AFL Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Tiger Fever in Osaka
October 2, 2017 by 3 Comments
Our Japanese correspondent Yoshi made a new bunch of friends at a pub in Coolabah as he watched the AFL Grand Final. The many Richmond supporters there were happy with the result. It gave Yoshi hope that with the Bulldogs and Richmond success, St Kilda’s drought will end soon.
Yoshi Visiting Melbourne in October
September 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
Look out Melbourne the Footy Almanac’s Japan correspondent is headed your way. You are invited to the North Fitzroy Arms on 27 October to come and say g’day
Finals Week 3 – Richmond v GWS: Roaring Tigers and Emotional Yoshi
September 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Japanese correspondent traveled to Coolabah to catch up with a Richmond supporter mate. His mate may not have been there, but he made friends with Tigers supporters and watched a cracking game of preliminary finals footy.
Forgotten Hardworking?
September 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Has journalism become lazy with the rise of social media? Why don’t some footballers train harder when they’re at the elite level? Yoshi tries to find some answers.
Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Sydney: Snarling Kittens
September 18, 2017 by 2 Comments
Our Japanese correspondent Yoshi takes in the Cats’ impressive victory over the disappointing Swans in typical footy fashion; with fellow footy people at a pub.
How B Grade Players Can Play Good Footy
September 15, 2017 by 3 Comments
Yoshi has some sound advice for the Saints B-graders about how to become A-graders.
Yoshi’s thoughts on Jake Stringer
September 12, 2017 by 11 Comments
Yoshi looks at the playing career of Jake Stringer and what might be next for the exciting forward.
Yoshi’s definition of rivalry
September 7, 2017 by 4 Comments
Yoshi contends that sporting rivalries fuel sporting passion and reveals his own hidden rivalry.
Retired or playing on – where is the loyalty?
September 4, 2017 by 3 Comments
Rumours are circulating that Luke Hodge may be coming out of retirement to play for the Gold Coast Suns next season. Yoshi looks at what role loyalty may play in this decision.
Round 23 – Richmond v St Kilda: Rooey chaired off and Montagna no mention
August 31, 2017 by 2 Comments
Yoshi is so heartbroken by Rooey’s retirement, he still hasn’t watched any of the champion’s final game.
Round 22 – St Kilda v North Melbourne: Memory of Nick Riewoldt’s final home game
August 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
It was a final home game to remember for St Kilda champion Nick Riewoldt. Japanese correspondent gives his insights into Rooey’s legacy.
Round 21 – Melbourne v St Kilda: Hero match turns into losing game
August 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
St Kilda were missing Nick Riewoldt and that was a big factor in their loss to Melbourne in Round 21. Can they still make the finals in 2017?
Round 20 – St Kilda v West Coast: The Battle of Champions
August 6, 2017 by 3 Comments
Japan’s #1 St Kilda supporter shares his thoughts on the Saints’ win over the Eagles
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