Somewhere down there, we found an oval to play a game of footy!
The Vietnam Swans National President, Phil “Fabbo” Johns thanks those Swannies who went on the Hong Kong tour.
Hong Kong Tourers
Just wanted to thank all of you for making the effort to get to Hong Kong to take on the Dragons at home and to farewell the five guys who have put a heap into this Club: Captain Monkey; the man who climbs over anything in his path, JD; Jerry; Jerry; and lastly, the bloke who did a Chris Mew while enjoying his first fine on the Sunday morning, Jerry.
As I mentioned on the Saturday night, seven years ago, Hong Kong (and Thailand) played in our first ever tournament when we were the Hanoi Swans. Old Man Gus was at that tournament and he was in Hong Kong on the weekend too. In 2007, Hong Kong was the first team to tour to Vietnam to take on the now national, Vietnam Swans.
Our trip to Hong Kong was well over due and we have now done it. In style. Thanks also go out to the Hong Kong Dragons were absolutely fantastic hosts.
While the Swannies farewelled three players on this tour, we also welcomed plenty who were enjoying their first ever tour with the Swannies:
- Kev Hornblower
- Sam Stevens
- Mark Pleiter
- Tim Clements
- Lee Taylor
- Stewart Davies
- Mark Greenshields
A few special thank yous:
- Danny Armstrong for sorting out payment for our air tickets
- Matty Townsend, mega accommodation & logistics organiser and Fine Master
- Sammy “Forrest” “Hound” Conroy for all his organisation bits and pieces behind the scenes
- Dezza for being an awesome (Saigon) Prez who also leads on the field
- Josh for his coaching on the day and his unwavering commitment to the Club
- Angry Dave who came to Hongkers despite carrying half a dozen “it’s just a flesh wound” wounds.
And then, of course, everyone else.
The great strength about this Club is that we don’t rely on individuals. It’s very much a team effort. We’re about to lose three of the best – but the Club has never seemed stronger. That’s a great reflection on all those who came before us and all of us who are currently serving the Club.
Awesome weekend in Hongkers, Swannies. And remember, if you weren’t honking your horn before, after a weekend with the Hongkers you will be!
Go you Swannies!
