Yoshi to don the boots in his native Japan.
Don’t Write The Dogs Off Just Yet
December 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Alex Docherty states his case against overlooking the 2016 Premiers.
Brett Zorzi: Zorza the Great
December 26, 2017 by 56 Comments
A much loved figure at the Norwood Football Club, Brett Zorzi gets the Rulebook treatment
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.
Of Tigers, Bulldogs, Black Pots and Kettles
December 15, 2017 by 7 Comments
Stainless Steele recalls what he had to see about the post-Doggies’ flag adulation a few months ago, and finds some beautiful gymnastics which allows him to get through a similar experience because the funny thing is now he is in exactly the same position as a Tiger! [You are an honourable man Stainless – JTH]
Second Time Lucky: Pakistan men’s Aussie Rules
December 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou reports in on the Pakistan Shaheens taking on this year’s International Cup
Tiger in the classroom
December 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
Primary school teacher Madeline Russo has spent all of her years wishing for a Tigers’ flag. It’s been a natural part of her family life. This season she was able to wear her yellow and black scarf to school on many a Monday and she may even have won a few of her Grade 1-2s over. [This story is published in The Tigers’ Almanac 2017 – JTH]
The Tigers’ Almanac 2017 is here!
December 11, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Tigers’ Almanac is here! And it looks sensational. It has JTH’s kids going, and for very good reason.
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.
Almanac Teams: The Magnificent 7s
December 9, 2017 by 17 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis has picked a team of players who wore #7. Make your suggestion. And check out the entertainment in this one too.
The Best Coaches Are…
December 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
Wesley Hull reflects on coaching and coaches, describing the way he has crossed paths with some of the greats (Cerutty, Hafey, Sheedy) while explaining that as a coach he has never stopped searching and learning. [Super piece – Ed]
Relocation Declined: A Decade On
December 6, 2017 by 10 Comments
Marnie Cohen looks back at the events of 2007, when North Melbourne made it clear that it had rejected the AFL’s “opportunity” to relocate to the Gold Coast and highlights the role played by her father Ron.
2017 Player Reviews: Your Club’s Best Revised
December 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
Anna Pavlou revisits her 2017 pre-season club-by-club player performance predictions.
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.