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May 7, 2012
At Kev McMillan’s funeral in Canberra today, Swannie, Dan Kindness represented the Club. For those of us who weren’t able to attend, Dan describes for us what happened. The service was completely packed with many people having to stand and […]
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May 7, 2012
Kev McMillan’s funeral will be held today in Canberra after he lost his battle with cancer last week. Kev was a great friend of the Swannies and the Club will be represented at the funeral by one of the key […]
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May 6, 2012
Last month, the Vietnam Swans website recorded 11,974 hits – a record. This was 2,025 hits (20 per cent) more than the previous record – which had only been set the previous month. April’s result was an impressive 65 per […]
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May 6, 2012
The Age Newspaper has reported today that Pies put their shirts on move into rag trade. Cameron Houston reports that, The Magpies will become the first major Australian sports team to make its own kit, after severing a long-term sponsorship […]
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May 6, 2012
Swans’ National President, Phil Johns, thanks those who had something to do with the ANZAC Friendship Weekend. The ANZAC Friendship Weekend is about remembrance and celebration. With the support of the Vietnamese Government and people, it would be easy to […]
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May 6, 2012
Dick Johnston is a Veteran and premiership player in the Vietnam Football League. He also attended the Replay of the 2010 AFL Grand Final Party in Saigon which, incidentally, was another mega Swannies’ function. Dick came along with some friends […]
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May 5, 2012
On the ANZAC Friendship Weekend a fortnight ago, the China Reds visited the Centre for the Protection of Children in Vung Tau (CPCVT). The generous visitors then donated $750!! Thank you very much to the China Reds for such an […]
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May 4, 2012
ANZAC Day is arguably Australia’s most significant day of the year. It is fast becoming the Swannies’ most significant as well. For Swannie, Brett Jotta, there is nothing to argue about with respect to ANZAC Day 2012. That’s the day […]
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May 3, 2012
The Legends and All Stars played a cracking curtain raiser to the ANZAC Friendship Match. Trent Mears has posted 100 photos here. Meanwhile, Micky Johnston coached the All Stars on the day (and played in teh ANZAC Friendship Match). Below, […]
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May 2, 2012
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uioHtcNUff8&w=560&h=315] Steve Drummond has filmed the 2012 ANZAC Dawn Service at the Long Tan Cross. The video can be seen above. Additionally, we also have ANZAC Day photos of the following: ANZAC Day March, Melbourne, with many Veterans familiar […]
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May 2, 2012
Following the passing of Kev McMillan, Vietnam Veteran / Vung Tau Resident / co founder of the Vietnam Veterans and Friends Charity / Swannies’ supporter, we republish below his article that appeared in the Official Magazine of the 2012 ANZAC […]
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May 1, 2012
The Vietnam Swans are very saddened to learn of the passing of Kev McMillan this afternoon after losing his stoic struggle against cancer back in Australia. Thankfully, we managed to rename the post ANZAC Friendship Match Dinner the McMillan Dinner, […]
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May 1, 2012
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhishxYrpkU&w=560&h=315] Steve Drummond has made a “Get Well!” video for Kev McMillan. This year, the Dinner after the ANZAC Friendship Match has been renamed the McMillan Dinner in honour of Kev.
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April 30, 2012
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNEB_XQY78Y&w=560&h=315] The China Reds travelled to Vung Tau to play in the 3rd ANZAC Friendship Match on 21 April 2012. The video above, filmed and produced by Steve Drummond, captures the short speeches from the China Reds and […]
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April 30, 2012
Mark Stennett Photography was the Official Photographer for the 2012 ANZAC Friendship Match. He has just provided us with an additional 300 incredible new photos of the match! To view all the photos, click onto the Swannies’ On line Picasaweb […]
