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May 21, 2014
Former National President, Phil Johns, reflects on the how the Club has managed the passing of Nick Shiells. It’s been a crazy and surreal three weeks for everyone since the terrible news about Nick’s passing became known on 30 April. […]
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May 21, 2014
The Vietnam Swans held a tribute scratch match for Nicholas Shiells on 10 May 2014 in Saigon. Nick’s uncle, Brian Shiells, took a number of photos. These photos, together with a selection of other photos, have been uploaded into a […]
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May 20, 2014
As Swans Life-member and all round legend MJ couldn’t attended the Funeral Service to Nick Shiells he wrote this touching tribute as a final farewell to his mate. Nicholas Shiells never did things by halves – He was always full […]
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May 17, 2014
Yesterday, a memorial service was held for Nicholas Shiells (aliases include – but are not limited to – Nicko, Nikovsky, Shiellsy, Big Balls) at Xavier College in Melbourne. Approximately 15 Swannies were in attendance to pay our respects to the […]
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May 12, 2014
Nicko’s friends in Australia have set up a new Facebook page: Shiellsy the Legend. It has details of his Memorial Service in Melbourne which will be held at Xavier College on Friday, 16 May at 3pm. Hello All! We are having […]
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May 9, 2014
Many of Nicholas Shiells’ family members and friends were not able to attend his funeral this week as the service was held in Vietnam (a memorial service is expected to held at Xavier College, Melbourne, at a date to be […]
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May 6, 2014
URGENT UPDATE: The funeral service for Nick Shiells has now be confirmed for tomorrow the 7th of May as follows: 10am – 12:00Three Bells Church190 Le Van Sy Street. Dist. 3. Please dress formally (Swans Polo OK) There will also […]
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May 5, 2014
*** UPDATE: The funeral has now been rescheduled to 7 May 2014. Click here for full details.*** Please be advised that the Vietnamese authorities have requested that Nick’s funeral, scheduled for tomorrow, be postponed. We thank you for your understanding […]
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May 4, 2014
Please be advised that the formal funeral service for Nick Shiells will be as follows: 10am – 12:00 Three Bells Church 190 Le Van Sy Street. Phu Nhuan District. Please dress formally. Official Death Notice Nicholas Shiells, much adored son […]
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April 28, 2014
The Vietnam Swans have won the 2014 ANZAC Friendship Match in Vung Tau on the weekend. The Swannies beat the Malaysian Warriors 13. 22 100 to the Warriors’ 1. 5. 11
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April 25, 2014
Three most influential people: Dave Kainey for introducing me to the world of footy across Asia. Scott Stacey and Mark Stennett for being key allies in establishing the Vietnam Swans and AFL Asia respectively. Most significant year: 2009. (Now the […]
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April 24, 2014
Have you seen the 2014 Official ANZAC Friendship Match Record?? Don’t worry if you haven’t, you can download a copy here and they will be available at the ground on the big day. This weekends success hinges on the fantastic […]
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April 21, 2014
Calling all budding players to register your interest to play in either of the big 2 curtain raiser games being played at this weekends ANZAC Friendship match. Starting at 12:00 we have the Legends Vs All Stars, which will be […]
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April 21, 2014
The Official Record for the 2014 ANZAC Friendship Match is out now. Huge.
