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October 26, 2013
This afternoon, the Vietnam Swans triumphed against the Hong Kong Dragons in Saigon by 21 points. After the first quarter, the Swannies were leading the Dragons by a point: 2. 3. 15 to 2. 2. 14. At the 15 minute […]
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October 25, 2013
If you’re thinking the footy season is over in Asia, you’ve got rocks in your head! Tomorrow the reigning Asian Champs, the Hong Kong Dragons will take on the Vietnam Swans in Saigon, Vietnam. The Swans have had a lean […]
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October 24, 2013
Former Saigon President, Derrin Limbrick, who always had a reputation for getting stuff done, is at it again. This time, he’s putting together a team of former Swannies back in Melbourne for the AFL 9s. How mega awesome is that?? […]
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October 17, 2013
Michael Johnston reports from Lao where he was last seen wearing a Swannies hat… “I was leading six Aussie tourists around Lao last week. “We took a trip out to Kuang Xi Waterfalls, Van Vieng, where you can go swimming […]
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October 15, 2013
Last week, on 9 October, Greg Carter sent the email out. It read: “Hi everybody! Well, the best laid plans don’t always work sometimes. (We) had planned for the (nude) calendar to be launched to the media on Sunday 13 […]
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October 14, 2013
Photos from Saturday’s match between the Southern Dragons, Vietnam Swans Whites and Vietnam Swans Reds are now available. There are also photos of the Auskick training session with Rohan Bail and Garry West Bail. Just click here.
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October 14, 2013
Yesterday, the state funeral was held for General Vo Nguyen Giap. Giap’s flag-draped coffin was carried through Hanoi on a gun carriage before being transported to his home town in central Quang Binh province. Tuoi Tre News reported that: […]
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October 13, 2013
Yesterday, the Southern Dragons took on the Swannies’ Reds and Whites teams in a three-way round robin tournament. It was an even affair in very wet conditions at the Estella Development in D2 (RMIT is currently closed for annual field […]
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October 12, 2013
In Saigon today, the Vietnam Swans will: Play Melbourne’s Southern Dragons, a team comprising predominantly Viet Kieu; Host an Auskick clinic which will feature a special guest appearance by Melbourne FC player, Rohan Bail; and Introduce Rohan’s father, Garry West […]
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October 11, 2013
Yesterday’s Saigon Times published an article by Harry Hodge titled, Busy Month ahead for the Vietnam Swans. The article has been reproduced below. While soccer and basketball tend to grab sports headlines around Saigon, the busiest club in the country […]
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October 11, 2013
Today, gun Swannie and Events Organiser, Mark Stennett, has organised himself to set off for Mera Peak in the Himalayas, Nepal. Mera Peak is just 6,476 metres (21,247 ft) “and is classified as a trekking peak”. For those who are interested, […]
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October 10, 2013
Swannies Co Captain, Billy Crang previews the mega blockbuster this weekend between the Southern Dragons and the Swannies – Reds & Whites Gangnam style. The Vietnam Swans Reds Vs the Vietnam Swans White Vs The Southern Dragons 12th October – […]
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October 9, 2013
We knew that AFL Asia’s video, “How good is footy in Asia?” was a mega hit. Well, now, even the Chinese have got on board releasing it on a Chinese video-sharing website. The door has now opened on AFL Asia […]
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October 7, 2013
Back in August, 2013, Vietnam Television screened a program, In My Heart in which National President, Phil Johns, speaks about the Vietnam Swans. Below, the 30 minute program has been split into Parts I and II. Part I [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg-1B7igvw4&w=480&h=360] Part […]
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October 6, 2013
Three weeks ago, former coach of the Swannies, Josh Little (the most connected man in the AFL), emailed the Swans: “As you know, Duksey and Pia have welcomed the arrival of little ‘Alby’. “Alby just happens to be the nickname […]
