Mark Stennet was a deadly small forward for the Swans and left a big mark on footy in the region. Stenno was a big driving force behind Auskick with his co-Mayor of Thao Dien Kevin Hornblower and was instrumental in getting the AFL Asia ball rolling alongside Phil Fabbo Johns as well as plenty of other club activities.
We caught up with Stenno to find out what life after the Swans is like and re-live a few of his glory days. If you’re still with us here in Vietnam why not take Stenno’s advice and “Get involved off field” and leave a mark just like he did!
Year first got involved with Swans?
2011
Year left Vietnam?
2014
Playing Number(s) worn?
43
Positions played most often?
Forward Pocket / Wing
What got you involved with the Swans?
I’d played for Malaysia and Singapore and Before arriving I emailed Fabbo knowing full well as soon as I pressed send there was no turning back.
What’s your best memory with the Swannies?
2014 Anzac Day. My last game and a big win but mostly the camaraderie around that game…. although I did get in a taxi and leave my 7yo son at the ground. Not my finest parenting moment.
Who were some of the biggest characters / pests in your time at the Swans?
How much space have we got here? Billy, DOS, Gus, Heater, The Horn, Dukesy, Fabbo, Shinboner, MJ, Revo.,,,and the list goes on.
If you could give 1 piece of advice to someone just joining the Swans today what would it be?
Get involved off field..
Which Swan comes to mind first with the following terms:
Funny – Billy Crang
Angry – Timmay Clements
Best OFF Field -Dave O’shea ̣(again) AND Heater’s performance in Hanoi.
Best ON Field – Dukesy time and again.
Tell us a bit about where you are now…
Where are you living now?
Melbourne
What are you doing with your life these days? Work, family, playing footy? Others?
Playing guitar in “The Longnecks” plus a real job that’s not Photography
