News Archive
  •  July 16, 2010

    Saigon Prez, Derrin Limbrick gives us the week’s update. Gents, well another week flys by, but I must say that the knocks, aches and pains somehow felt a lot easier to deal with this week. I guess that is what […]

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  •  July 14, 2010

    The Vietnam Swans have just heard from Stan Middleton (former footy player during the War in 1967-68). He will come to the Swannies reunion at the MCG on 25 July – which will be held during the Sydney Swans pre […]

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  •  July 12, 2010

    Coach of the Vietnam Swans, Josh Little, tells us what happened on the weekend when we played the Jakarta Bintangs. The Kainey Cup is always one of the most popular contests in Asian footy and this match lived up to […]

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  •  July 11, 2010

    Ross McRae and Em An have very kindly posted the first photos of the Kainey Cup onto his photo album. To see all 144 photos, click here.

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  •  July 11, 2010

    Dave “Flyer” Kainey may not have been present at the Kainey Cup this year, but he did write this reflective note to all players and supporters: To players and supporters: Firstly, I am honored to have my name associated with […]

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  •  July 10, 2010

    The Swannies have regained the Kainey Cup after booting 9.11. 65 to the Bintangs’ 8.9.57. More to follow.

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  •  July 9, 2010

    Dear Swannies, Sponsors, Supporters & Spectators Tomorrow, Saigon will host an Aussie Rules International Blockbuster of a Kainey Cup: *** Vietnam Swans Vs Jakarta Bintangs *** It’s at RMIT University and will start at 2.30pm sharp. Together with the support […]

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  •  July 8, 2010

    Earlier in the week, General Manager for the Sydney Swans, Tony Morwood, wrote to the Vietnam Swans suggesting that we may be interested in the photo, above, which had come from Cambodia. Tony wrote: “I recently donated some old stock […]

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  •  July 6, 2010

    Nasho Prezo Fabbo delivers another monster update! Dear Swannies, Sponsors and Supporters… It’s still mega: The Kainey Cup 10 July, Saigon – Gus and Jerry’s farewell Sponsorship news – La Vie Water to sponsor Swannies 2010 & 2011 Asian Championships […]

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  •  July 5, 2010

    Today, the Kainey Cup poster for the Vietnam Swans Vs Jakarta Bintangs clash on Saturday, 10 July 2010, was unveiled. The poster was very graciously designed by Ms Sandra McNair who runs a graphic design business in New Zealand. If […]

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  •  July 2, 2010

    Saigon President, Derrin Limbrick, gives us the weekly update. Gents, after the controversy surrounding the Vietnam Swans Rumor Mill’s claims that our National President (aka the Silver Fox) is in fact a ranga in disguise, I have decided to give […]

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  •  July 1, 2010

    As the 12 Asian countries competing in the 2010 Asian Champs in Shanghai, busily scramble for flights and hotel beds, the Jakarta Bintangs have asked the question, “What about 2011?” Tim Hakfoort, President of the Jakarta Bintangs and Old Man […]

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  •  June 29, 2010

    National Prez, Phil Johns, confirms that the Swannies will hold a reunion at the MCG on 25 July for the Melbourne Vs Sydney match. Dear Swannies We’re already doing the golf and the cricket in Melbourne each year – and […]

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  •  June 23, 2010

    The Loreto Vietnam Australia Program has just released its LVAP Mid 2010 Update. Below is an excerpt from the Program’s Coordinator, Trish Franklin. We are delighted to be sending you our Mid-Year Review for 2010. You will read with interest […]

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  •  June 21, 2010

    The organisers of the 2010 Asian Championships, which will be held in Shanghai on 16 October 2010, have confirmed that the CEO of the AFL, Andrew Demetriou, shall attend. Further, a meeting between Demetriou and representatives of each of the […]

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