News Archive
  •  June 9, 2011

    [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LILcyxj-eDo&w=425&h=349]   We finally have the Channel 9 News story on the 2011 ANZAC Friendship Match, held in Vung Tau, which went to air back in Australia back in April. Peter Harvey was the reporter and there’s even an […]

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  •  June 9, 2011

    Based upon your feedback in the first poll regarding a new Swannies logo, Ross McRae has gone back to the drawing board. One thing we noticed was that some of the designs were becoming quite complex and busy. There was […]

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  •  June 8, 2011

    In a country renowned for its beautiful coastline, lakes and rivers, many children grow up without learning to swim. That is hardly giving children a sporting chance. In order to raise funds for Swim Vietnam, the Vietnam Swans, Viet Celts, […]

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  •  June 6, 2011

    The Vung Tau Veterans & Friends Childrens’ Fund has written to the Vietnam Swans thanking those who contributed so generously at the ANZAC Friendship Match that allowed us to make a donation of nearly VND19million (approx USD950). Secretary, Kevin McMillan […]

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  •  June 6, 2011

    ABC News has just interviewed the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia’s (RLSSA) Justin Scarr regarding child drownings in Asia (click here for the video). The Vietnam Swans worked closely with Justin and the RLSSA with the recent Swing to […]

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  •  June 3, 2011

    Is the current Swannies logo out of date? We’ve asked Gun Designer and Swannies Aficionado Ross McRae to test the waters by designing some new sample logos which are reproduced below. And we want your feedback. Now. Which of these […]

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  •  June 2, 2011

    Yesterday, the Swannies managed to pull off a victory against the AFL Masters in a twilight match in Saigon. The final scores were: Vietnam – 6. 8. 44 AFL Masters – 4.10.34 Afterwards, we headed off for the after match […]

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  •  June 1, 2011

    Saigon Prez, Dez Limbrick speaks about today’s twilight match between the Swannies and the AFL Masters. Just a reminder about the big match today against the visiting AFL Masters Team. The match will kick off at RMIT at 5pm sharp […]

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  •  June 1, 2011

    Last weekend, Joyce Shiells, Grandmother of Swannie Nick Shiells, passed away aged 78. The funeral service will be held later today and accordingly, as a mark of respect, the Vietnam Swans will wear black armbands at this afternoon’s match against […]

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  •  June 1, 2011

    National President Phil Johns speaks about today’s AFL Masters’ match – and a whole lot more! Dear Swannies, Spectators and Sponsors This afternoon – Vietnam Swans Vs AFL Masters, Saigon The Wash up from the Inaugural Swing to Swim Charity […]

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  •  May 28, 2011

    Golf Industry Central has reported on the Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day held on 14 May 2011. The event, co organised by the Vietnam Swans, Montgomerie Links, Swim Vietnam and the RLSSA, raised USD25,000. Below is an excerpt (for […]

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  •  May 27, 2011

    The Saigon Prez, Dez Limbrick gives us the Weekly Update. Tomorrow’s training will be the last run before the AFL Masters match next Wednesday night, 1 June. I know that Josh and the rest of the coaching committee have been […]

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  •  May 26, 2011

    Saigon Prez, Dez, tells us all about the gruelling Le Fruit Triathlon which was held last weekend in Mui Ne. Following on from the Swannies recent participation in Saigon’s first Gaelic Football event, last weekend several Swannies and Shooters (the […]

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  •  May 25, 2011

    JASPAS is part of the Al Frescoes Group which is a National Sponsor of the Vietnam Swans. On Friday, 3 June 2011, JASPAS in Hanoi will be celebrating its 10th birthday from 6.30pm – 10pm. For just VND300,000 ($15), you […]

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  •  May 25, 2011

    The Vietnam Swans Treasurer, Rowan Luke (who also works for the Commonwealth Bank in Vietnam), has just confirmed that USD2,700 was raised for charities at last month’s ANZAC Friendship Match in Vung Tau. Rowan reports below: To all those who […]

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