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August 6, 2008
The Vietnam Swans in Saigon are putting up posters around town urging people to get involved – especially with the Asian Championships in Saingapore (6 September) and the Official Vietnam Swans 2008 AFL Grand Final Party (27 September) coming up […]
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August 5, 2008
Did you know that 40 children drown each day in Vietnam? That means the sea takes more young lives than the road in this country. Two of the Vietnam Swans’ Club legends, Michael Johnston and Michael Francis will participate in […]
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August 4, 2008
The Organising Committee for the 9th Annual Asian Championships, Singapore, 6 September 2008 has been released. Key pieces of informations are: 10 teams will compete (Laos replaces Japan this year) the teams will be split into two groups of 5 […]
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August 3, 2008
As the Asian Champs draw nearer, the Vietnam Swans in Saigon have just announced details of our fund raising BBQ which will put cash in the coffers and sausages in the stomachs. Danny Armstrong will host the event on Sunday […]
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August 1, 2008
The 2008 Asian Championships logo Here’s the logo for the 2008 Asian Championships that will be held in Singapore on 6 September 2008. Do you like it? Do you love it? Do you want to tell someone who cares? Post […]
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August 1, 2008
The Vientiane Victory Last weekend in Vientiane, the Vietnam Swans had their first ever victory on foreign soil. In the Vientiane Victory, the Swans piled on 80 points to the Lao Elephants 55pts. Sammy Grigg snagged 7 sausage rolls […]
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July 31, 2008
Goal sneak and President of the Vietnam Swans Saigon City Committee, Super Savvy Scotty Stacey reviews last weekend’s block buster betwen the Lao Elephants and Vietnam Swans. It was clear from the start of the weekend that the Elephants were […]
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July 28, 2008
If you’re into omens, the omens were not good. Last minute cancellations to the Swannies’ inaugural tour to Vientiane, Laos, included Griz, Nathan, Shannon, Fabbo, Matty Johns, Muzza and Hanoi’s Pied Piper, Micky Francis. Excuses ranged from the mandatory broken toe nail to […]
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July 28, 2008
Worldwide, the Swans Blog is widely regarded for its ability to break hard hitting news without parallel. Unfortunately, the Blog was not able to do the same with this weekend’s block buster match, the Lao Elephants vs Vietnam Swans. The […]
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July 25, 2008
The Lao Elephants’ Promotional Poster Tomorrow, the Lao Elephants will take on the Vietnam Swans in Vientiane. The Lao boys have released the promotional poster which is to the left. The match is expected to be a sell out. It’s also […]
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July 23, 2008
Do you remember? This year’s Grand Final will mark the 26th anniversary of the 1982 Carlton-Richmond Grand Final. It was special because of Helen d’Amico’s famous run in the third quarter chasing Bruce Doull while wearing nothing but her Carlton scarf. Perhaps more memorable will be this […]
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July 23, 2008
Golden Boot Gus finally got some glory when he shared the honours with John Tatnell, who both picked 7 and the margin of 5. Fabbo Phil stood out in 3rd with 6, followed by a bunch of misfits with 5. […]
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July 20, 2008
Watch the AFL on your computer Want to watch the AFL on your computer – without the “no good” connectivity issues of Bigpond? Aussie Sport TV is now offering packages for the AFL (and NRL and V8’s) that “include extended match […]
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July 19, 2008
This month, The Word (a magazine for expatriates in HCMC), published an article on “Miss Universe and the Swans”. there was a brief article and a photo of Miss Australia with us. Miss Australia, of course, finished in the Top 10 […]
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July 18, 2008
Hanoi and Saigon are about to enter their final week of preparation prior to the long awaited clash between the Vietnam Swans and Lao Elephants. Yesterday, Charlie, the coach of the north was imploring the “brave mighty Swans” to get to training. […]
