Swaparoo, Kev Hornblower (Swans' jumper) is being chased down by Scorn, Billy Cranger (Scorpions' jumper)
*** Ross McRae’s complete set of photos can be viewed by clicking here. ***
Yesterday, at RMIT University in D7, Saigon, the Swapions beat the Scorns in a keenly contested match.The final score was 10. 9. 69 to 7. 11. 53.
The Swapions (wearing Swans jumpers) and Scorns (wearing Scorpions jumpers) were both hybrid teams with a mixture of players from Hanoi, Guangzhou, Saigon and Vung Tau.
The match was played in an awesome spirit and was umpired by Adam McDonald, a 200 game AFL boundary umpire who now lives in Hanoi.
Afterwards, the teams went to the Boomarang Bistro for the post match function which included a three-way boat race between Hanoi, Saigon and Guangzhou. With the help of Schwerdter (a Hanoian), Saigon triumphed over Guangzhou by a tenth of a sip.
The Guangzhou Scorpions also presented the Vietnam Swans with a framed jumper. Everyone raved about the day and evening.
Vietnam’s return tour to Guangzhou has been slotted in for May of next year – the next match after our ANZAC Friendship Match.
How good is the footy in Asia? At the beginning, middle and end of the day, it’s all good. Honk!
Best players:
- Best Swannies, as judged by the Guangzhou Scorpions: Heater (Swapions) and Nat Payne (Scorns).
- Best Scorpions as judged by the Vietnam Swans: Timmy (Swapions) and Matt (Scorns).
Much more to follow.
