News Archive
  •  December 24, 2010

    Saigon Prez, Dez, wishes the troops a Merry Christmas. Gents, with the end of the year almost upon us, I just wanted to wish you and your families a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. It has been a […]

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  •  December 22, 2010

    The summer issue of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia‘s quarterly magazine, Debrief, has just been published. It includes a page devoted to the Vietnam Swans. Debrief reproduces a Swannies update that was distributed to the members and supporters list […]

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  •  December 21, 2010

    Adam Martin from Asian Images, as well as taking fantastic photos at the Indochina Cup, has also compiled the most amazing video of a selection of extraordinary interviews with some of the Swannies’ luminaries after our big victory. Adam believes […]

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  •  December 20, 2010

    Today, 20 December 2010, Minh Phat wrote a story in the Vietnamese newspaper, Tuoi Tre News regarding Austswim certifying the TriBob swimming teachers in Hoi An last Saturday night. The TrBob Swimming Program is supported by the Vietnam Swans: Australian […]

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  •  December 20, 2010

    On Saturday night, 18 December 2010, a graduation ceremony was held for 31 Vietnamese Physical Education teachers who were awarded Austswim Certificates as part of the TriBob Swimming Program. They have the distinction of being the first ever AustSwim Coaches […]

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  •  December 19, 2010

    Everyone loves a Swannies jumper. A couple of weeks ago, former Swannie, Peter Grave sent through a photo of his daughter back in Australia wearing her jumper and preparing to take a big grab. Adam Martin’s nephew, also in Australia, […]

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  •  December 18, 2010

    Just over a month ago, golfing legend, Greg Norman, flew into Saigon to catch up with Swanette, Beth. A week ago, Vietnam (footy) Veteran, Stan Middleton emailed a photo of Victorian Premier, Ted Bailleu catching up with his wife, Sinh […]

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  •  December 16, 2010

    Did you know that “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be Irish”? Tell the Irish they’re dreamin’. Nevertheless, tomorrow night in Hanoi, Friday 17 December 2010, the Viet Celts Gaelic Club are celebrating Christmas […]

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  •  December 15, 2010

    Thanks to Adam Martin of Asian Images, we now have an additional 374 high quality photos of the 2010 Indochina Cup that was held in Saigon on 27 November 2010. To see all the photos, please click onto the Vietnam […]

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  •  December 14, 2010

    LoretoFest 2010, the Saigon International Music Festival, was held last Saturday 11 December 2010. During the afternoon, the Vietnam Swans, Saigon Shooters Netball Club, the golfers and a few other sports were also there. It was relatively quiet as most […]

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  •  December 13, 2010

    On Friday night in Hanoi, 10 December 2010, Hanoi’s best were recognised at a great awards night at JASPAS. The results were as follows: Vietnam’s Rising Start Award – Nick Russo Hanoi’s Best & Fairest – Greg “Stanno” Stanton Hanoi’s […]

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  •  December 11, 2010

    On 17 November 2010, the Herald Sun wrote an article titled, AFL wants to go global. The article reports on AFL supremo, Andrew Demetriou addressing the AFL’s industry conference and “daring” to forecast AFL matches being played overseas for premiership […]

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  •  December 10, 2010

    Nasho Prezo, Fabbo, sends a congratulatory message to Hanoi prior to tonight’s season’s end bash at JASPAS. Willy has been updating me on what will be happening tonight for the Season’s Wrap Up at Jaspas: Hanoi’s B&F, Vietnam’s Rising Star, […]

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  •  December 10, 2010

    Tonight, the glitz and glamour returns to the Swannies. In Hanoi, we will award: Hanoi’s B&F the Vietnam Swans Rising Star award Hanoi’s Best Club Man In addition, the club jumpers will be handed out to those who haven’t received […]

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  •  December 8, 2010

    The Sydney Swans have come out and said it: Love your Swannies in 2011! We at the Vietnam Swans are hearin’ em loud and clear. That’s what we should already be doing. Of every hour, of every day, of every […]

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