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July 3, 2011
On Friday, 1 July 2011, Vietnam Swans’ National President, Phil Johns, forwarded a submission to the Minister for Communications, Stephen Conroy, on behalf of 26 Asian footy clubs. The submission was with regard to the televising of AFL matches on […]
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June 30, 2011
The National Prez, Phil Johns, gives a “mega squared” national update below. Dear Swannies, Sannies and Supporters 12th Annual Asian Championships, Bangkok, 13 August AFL Coverage on Australia Network under threat Free golf at Montgomerie Links, Hoi An! Hoo Roo […]
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June 29, 2011
Ron and Ailsa Vernon have become great friends of the Vietnam Swans in the past 12 months. Both attended this year’s 2011 ANZAC Friendship Match. Ron, of course, is a Vietnam Veteran who played footy in Vung Tau during the […]
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June 27, 2011
The hosts for the 12th Annual Asian Championships, the Thailand Tigers, have just released the prospectus. The Champs will be held in Bangkok on 13 August 2011. Key points to note in the Prospectus are that: Eleven clubs will compete […]
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June 26, 2011
The AFL’s International Development Manager, Tony Woods has replied to the Vietnam Swans email of 23 June regarding the threat to the continued coverage of AFL matches on Australia Network. Below is Tony’s email dated 24 June. Thank you for […]
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June 25, 2011
In Hanoi on Thursday 7 July 2011, the Australian Trade Commission in conjunction with Auscham and the Vietnam Swans will host: The Inaugural Auscham & Vietnam Swans Members and Sponsors Aussie Summer BBQ. A highlight of the evening will be […]
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June 25, 2011
Following on from Australia Business Asia’s letter to the Australian Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding the proposal to reduce the amount of coverage of AFL games on the TV, the Vietnam Swans have written to the AFL. Below […]
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June 24, 2011
Dez Limbrick gives us the Saigon Weekly News. Gents, after a huge trip to Malaysia last week, we have decided to have a rest from training this week so that you can all have the week off to recover and […]
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June 23, 2011
The televising of the Aussie Rules into South East Asia is under threat. Two days ago, Australian Business Asia, comprising the regional Australian Chambers of Commerce, made a submission to the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kevin Rudd. Its submission, […]
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June 22, 2011
Congratulations are now due to Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! And Linda. The former Swannies who are now back in Washington DC, have just given birth to their first child, Elizabeth. Many people often argue convincingly that footy is a life skill. […]
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June 21, 2011
At the 2011 ANZAC Friendship Match, of the money raised, approximately $1,000 was donated to the Vung Tau Veterans’ and Friends’ Children’s Fund. Below is an excerpt from the VTVFCF’s first newsletter prepared by Kevin McMillan. The VTVFCF was formed […]
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June 19, 2011
National Prez, Phil Johns details a very busy week for the Swannies. See the full details below. Dear Swannies, Sponsors and Supporters Yesterday: Malaysian Warriors Vs Vietnam Swans, Kuala Lumpur Last Thursday night – Battle of the Codes Sporting Trivia […]
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June 19, 2011
Yesterday the Malaysian Warriors, with ex AFLer Trent Croad, scored a convincing victory over the Swannies in Kuala Lumpur. It was a good strong first half with the scores even at the main break, but the Warriors kicked away in […]
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June 17, 2011
The Vietnam Swans have received a certificate and letter of appreciation from an orphanage in Vung Tau. The letter, from Ms Le Thi My Huong, says: Re: ANZAC Day Friendship Match – Charity donation given to Trung Tam Bao Tro […]
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June 16, 2011
Vietnam’s Golf Today and Golf Entertainment magazines have just run stories on the recent Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day. Golf magazine even ran a photo of a golfer teeing off in front the Vietnam Swans banner of the Angry […]
