The first time since WWII that we haven't had a rep from St Pat's

The Vietnam Swans are about to play in, arguably, Asian Footy’s biggest tournament for Q4 2008, the Indochina Cup.

Equally arguably, we’re facing our biggest challenge since the end of WWII. For the first time, we are unlikely to have any representatives from St Patrick’s School, Ballarat.

Sam Grigg has already departed for India in a belated effort to save the Border-Gavaskar Cup. Drew Franklin will be in Australia for an important wedding. Micky Francis is still to return from Australia. Will Martin is still lost in Wagga Wagga looking for Vietnamie Vietnamie. 

Now is the time to step up. Now is the time to lead from the front. It will be a cracking tour to Phnom Penh. It will also be Scott Stacey’s and possibly Charlie Williams’ last tour for the Swannies.

We’re hiring a bus that will leave HCMC at 4pm on Friday 21 November and return at midday Sunday 23 November (or fly if you prefer). Visas can be purchased on the Cambodian border. Hotel accommodation is as cheap as $15 per night. Too easy. 

If you’re not on the list below or if you’re on the list with a question mark, can you please confirm. If you want to bring a friend, bring it on. All are very welcome 

Saigon: Scott, Phil, Nick, Danny Monk, Larry, Damo, Paul Koch, Greg Armstong, Gus, Derrin, The Boz?, Matt Johns??, Issac??, Muzza??, Richard Beecher??, Dave Kainey (Singapore),  Hanoi: MJ, Potsy, Willy, Matt, Charlie??, Dan Kindness??

Just as with St Pat’s, this footy tour will be all about Faith, Tradition, Excellence, Joy.

Footnote: The Blog has just learnt that apparently Sam was not a St Pat’s Boy. According to Drew, “he was a Ballarat & Clarendon College Homo”.