News Archive
  •  March 16, 2009

    This afternoon, stalwart Swans Sponsor, www.renow.com.vn finalised the design of the commemorative t-shirt for the Bushfire Bash between the Vietnam Swans and the Bali Geckos on 28 March 2009. On the back of the shirt is an image of a […]

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  •  March 15, 2009

    Following a request from the Vietnam Swans, the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football & Netball League (YVMDFL) is posting two of its inter-league jumpers to Saigon for the Bushfire Bash – for Cash! appeal that will be held at Cafe […]

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  •  March 15, 2009

    The Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers has just confirmed that it will support the Vietnam Swans and Bali Geckos Bushfire Bash – for Cash! The Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers has generously offered Dinner for Two as a raffle prize […]

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  •  March 14, 2009

    Nathan Forth, with Ruth, returned to Australia last week. When Nathan first turned up to footy training in Saigon at the beginning of 2007, there were only 4 other regular blokes. Nathan was relatively quiet and unassuming. He certainly never […]

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  •  March 12, 2009

    The Commonwealth Bank, which opened for business in Vietnam last year, has offered a raffle prize for the Vietnam Swans – Bali Geckos Bushfire Appeal on 27-28 March. The Commonwealth Bank will give a VND denominated account credited with the […]

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  •  March 10, 2009

    www.renow.com.vn has advised the Vietnam Swans that it would be delighted to support our Bushfire Bash/ Appeal with the Bali Geckos. Accordingly, all artwork associated with the game on 28 March shall be designed free of charge by renow.com.vn. In […]

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  •  March 9, 2009

    The Sydney Swans have advised that they will donate an autographed jumper to the Bushfire Bash being organised by the Vietnam Swans and Bali Geckos on 28 March in Saigon (the jumper on the left was actually donated by Sydney […]

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  •  March 8, 2009

    The Royal Australian Corp of Signals Vietnam will hold a reunion in Vietnam from 5 – 12 November 2009. Gregg Dickson, Chairman of the Organising Committee says that several hundred “former, current and attached members of the Royal Australian Corp […]

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  •  March 6, 2009

    An update from the Vietnam Swans National President, Phil Johns Dear Swannies The start to 2009 has been hectic. Here are the headlines: 1. The Bushfire Bash – Vietnam Swans Vs Bali Geckos, Saigon, 28 March 2009 2. ANZAC Day […]

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  •  March 4, 2009

    Yesterday, Indonesia’s acting Consul-General in Saigon, Mr Sunarmin Sunggono, confirmed he will present the trophy to the winning team in the match between the Vietnam Swans and the Bali Geckos to be held in Saigon on 28 March. National President […]

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  •  March 2, 2009

    Black Saturday on 7 February 2009 seems so long ago. But those bushfires just do not go away. While tomorrow’s  conditions are not expected to be “as bad” as Black Saturday, the Premier of Victoria has warned that they “will […]

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  •  March 1, 2009

    During the week, Andy Wall passed through Saigon. Andy, the Jim Beam man, has been based in Singapore but will now return to Sydney to continue his Jim Beam duties. The success of the Vietnam Swans has much to do […]

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  •  February 26, 2009

    Last night, the Vietnam Swans in Saigon met to elect their City Committee for the next 12 months. Congratulations to Derrin Limbrick for being elected as the 2009 Saigon President! The full list of results is detailed below: Saigon President […]

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  •  February 26, 2009

    Remember the Vietnam Swans 2008 AFL Grand Final Party in Saigon? The then Flight Centre generously donated a return air ticket to Hong Kong (which was won by Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!) . Since then, a lot has happened to Flight […]

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  •  February 23, 2009

    Yesterday, the Blog gave an update on the upcoming Anzac Day match in Thailand on 25 April. Tonight, the Blog reports on a story on the Australian Department of Defence’s website regarding last August’s visit to Vietnam of the warship, […]

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