The Domestic Derby, Hoi An, 18 July 2009

AFL State of Origin

North vs South

‘Rumble in the Jungle -This time it’s personal!’

Hosted by the Vietnam Swans Aussie Rules Club

Saturday 18 July, 12 noon

Le Loi Avenue sports ground, Hoi An

Free event! Bring the family along to watch or even don the boots for a kick!

Irish Gaelic football players an nd Tasmanians also welcome.

Don’t miss the after game function – US$10++ all you can eat BBQ and AFL on the big screen!

Saturday 5pm at Heritage Bar Life Resort

1 Pham Hong Thai, Hoi An

For further info, email vietnamswans@gmail.com

The Culi Cafe, Hanoi

Culi Café, 40 Luong Ngoc Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi.

(50 metres west of bia hoi corner).

(04) 2213 2951

1. Friday, July 10: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday Night Footy – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood

• First Drink for Free  (beer, soft drink, water, smoothie, mixed spirit, hot drink).
• Comfortable Cafe (above the Laundromat).

2. Sunday, July 12: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Lunch Footy – Hawthorn v North Melbourne

• First Drink for Free  (beer, soft drink, water, smoothie, mixed spirit, hot drink).
• Comfortable Cafe (above the Laundromat).

The Vietnam Swans who played in the Gaelic footy match on 26 June in Hanoi

On 26 June 2009 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Swans found themselves in the Gaelic footy tournament in Hanoi.

See the link for a quick summary.

The photo to the left shows the proud Swannies.

Hoi An's goal posts are unveiled for the big clash on 18 July

Tonight, it has been confirmed that the North will play the South in the neutral territory of Hoi An in Central Vietnam on Saturday, 18 July 2009.

Players and families will fly into Hoi An from Hanoi and Saigon on Friday 17 July and depart on Sunday 19 July.

It is rumoured that officials from the White House are in the process of repositioning satellites to closely monitor this match of Aussie Rules. The reason for their interest? North Korea.

Officials are asking, could such an idea be used on the Korean Peninsula to bring the North Koreans back into the fold?

More details about the specifics of the weekend in Hoi An to be confirmed shortly.

Honk yer horn if you love the footy in Vietnam.

Hawthorn immortals: Alan Joyce, Graeme Arthur and Allan "Yabby" Jeans hold the Vietnam Swans jumper

Last week, Philip Murphy was in Melbourne and caught up with a few Hawthorn greats: Graham Arthur – 1961 Premiership Captain; Alan Jeans – Premiership Coach 1983 , 1986 1989; and Alan Joyce Premiership Coach 1988 1991.

Phil writes:

A great lunch and “Yabby” Jeans still speaks about the game with so much passion. He could still coach. Happened to be sitting on their table.

His insights today about what went on behind the scenes in the 1989 Grand Final build up, match day preparation, the moment Dermie (Brereton) went down, that he only had 13 fit players at half-time and how he got them up is just fantastic to hear. Could have listened to these guys all day.

He said of Dermie, “It’s not how he went down its how he got up… ”

Loved it guys.

All good at the beginning, middle and end of the day.

The Culi Cafe, Hanoi

1. Friday, 3 July: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Froidy Noight Footy – the little one: Collingwood v Essendon

First Drink for Free (beer, soft drink, water, smoothie, mixed spirit, hot drink).

Bowl of chips per table to get the night started.

2. Saturday, 4 July, 9.30am – 11am – Footy Training

Put what you learnt Friday night into action under LONG BIEN BRIDGE. AFL Football’s most surreal training venue, and it’s all ours!

9.30am – be there to warm up. Training starts in earnest at 10am.

BYO Water.

20,000VND  per person ground hire.

If you get onto the Bridge and look down to your right, you’ll see a small soccer ground on the island. If you can’t see it, call Micky J. on 0904 408 193.

3. Sunday, 4 July: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Sundy Arvo Footy – THE BIG ONE: St Kilda v Geelong

First Drink for Free (beer, soft drink, water, smoothie, mixed spirit, hot drink).

Bowl of chips per table to start the match off and help Saturday night’s stomach to settle.

Where does all the footy viewing happen? Culi Café at 40 Luong Ngoc Quyen in the Old Quarter (50metres west of Bia Hoi Corner). The Culi Café is the “Café above the Laundromat”.

Due to its location, as a special treat, Micky J is saying: “FREE Comfort added to wash cycle to help soften your footy jumper so that you don’t scratch your opponent”.

But there’s a condition: Offer only applies if washing is done during televised matches or if your name is B***y H**l (No, Willie, it’s not Benny Hill!).