The Vietnam Swans make the AFL's footy record in Round 2, 2011.
This weekend’s Round 2 AFL Footy Record has published an article about the Vietnam Swans, the recent Christchurch fundraiser and even mentions the upcoming 2011 ANZAC Friendship Match. The article, by Adam McNicol, is reproduced below in part.
“The football community around Australia played a big role in raising money to help the victims of the floods that ravaged Queensland and Victoria over summer.
“Many people involved with the game overseas have also been doing their bit to support those impacted by natural disasters around the globe and the Hanoi-based Vietnam Swans have been leading the charge…
“On April 23, the Vietnam Swans will play the Hong Kong Dragons in the inaugural ANZAC International Friendship Match.
“The game will take place in the town of Vung Tau, where the Australian Army was based during the Vietnam War.
“A large crowd is expected, including many Vietnam veterans, some of whom played a match there during the conflict.”
- To read the full article, please click onto the AFL Footy Record.
- To read other articles about the Vietnam Swans that have appeared in the media, click here.
