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August 5, 2009
Friday 22nd 7.00 pm onwards Teams Meet – Jim Beam Party – 7 .30 pm to 10.30pm at JASPAS 49 Hai Bat Trung – Hanoi Towers 4th floor. 8.00pm Presidents and Coaches meet 8pm. 10.30pm Free time or […]
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August 3, 2009
Dave Kainey, ex Jakarta Bintang, has confirmed that he will fly into Hanoi from Singapore for this weekend’s tribute match between the Vietnam Swans and Lao Elephants. The match has been dedicated to the memories of Jakarta Bintang, Craig Senger […]
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August 3, 2009
On Saturday, the Vietnam Swans website recorded its 100,000th hit. 100,000? That’s how many people will attend this year’s AFL Grand Final at the MCG on 26 September. And speaking of Grand Finals, the Official Vietnam Swans Grand Final Parties […]
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July 31, 2009
AusCham has just sent the email below to its members and the Australian community re the Craig Senger Indonesia Memorial Fund and next weekend’s tribute match between the Vietnam Swans and Lao Elephants. To Members and the Australian Community, It […]
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July 30, 2009
Last Monday, the Vietnam Swans National President sent out the email below: Dear Swannies and supporters: Vietnam Swans V Lao Elephants Tribute Match, 8 August, Hanoi On 17 July, two bombs ripped through two hotels in Jakarta killing nine and […]
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July 29, 2009
They say that it’s nice to be important but it’s important to be nice. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v79UzSnbp8&hl=en&fs=1&] The Swannies try to focus on the bigger picture, but sometimes it’s just chookin’ funny to see some good ol’ Aussie humour basically, just takin’ […]
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July 28, 2009
Preparations for a match day banner for the match between the Vietnam Swans and the Lao Elephants are currently underway. We asked the Elephants for a high resolution logo – and they forwarded us the logo on the left. Acting […]
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July 27, 2009
Last week, Swans veteran, Mr Willy dropped into Lao – and a training session with the Lao Elephants! Read below to find out all the intelligence. Critical reading for any self respecting coach given the Swannies will play the Elephants […]
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July 25, 2009
Last weekend, the Vietnam Swans from Hanoi and Saigon met up in Hoi An (central Vietnam) for a match. Below is the match report prepared by Damo (who ended up playing for the Rest of the World). Hoi An Highlights: […]
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July 23, 2009
In light of the recent tragedy in Jakarta, the Vietnam Swans and Lao Elephants have announced that the match on 8 August in Hanoi will double as a tribute to Jakarta Bintang, Craig Senger, and the other victims of the […]
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July 22, 2009
On Friday of last week, two bombs exploded at two hotels in Jakarta. On 7 February of this year, Australia suffered its worst ever natural disaster – Black Saturday. The Indonesian Government provided forensic support to help identify burnt victims. […]
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July 20, 2009
Last Friday, 17 July 2009, two bombs were detonated inside two hotels in Jakarta. Nine people were killed and another 50 were injured. One of the victims was the Austrade Commissioner, Craig Senger, who also played for the Jakarta Bintangs. […]
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July 16, 2009
You may recall that Willy is arguably the Vietnam Swans most prolific producer of erudite commentary on this website. Last week, in response to the news that Miss Australia had written to the Vietnam Swans, Willy said: ahhhhhh, laura it […]
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July 15, 2009
This weekend’s footy match between the North and the South in Hoi An is being promoted all around the country. Last night, Club President, Fabbo dropped in to Hue to check out efforts at the just opened Hue Backpackers Hostel. […]
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July 12, 2009
Last week, Shannon and Nick missed footy training in Saigon. The Swans Blog has received the following message from Shannon: Just so you know, when me and Nick aren’t at training, we’re still pushing the Swannies’ message – here’s us […]