July 10, 2014
Looking sharp in Swannies Guernsey's - Simon Duckworth, Clayton Crabbe from the Kulin/Kondinin Blues along with club President Mick Lucchesi
July 9, 2014
Last week Vietnam Swans stalwart Mr Glenn Nolan presented My Hoang and children from the Vung Tau Orphanage with a variety of sports equipment purchased from funds raised at the the annual ANZAC Friendship Match. To make sure the children […]
June 9, 2014
The AFL’s International Cup 2014 (IC14) is coming to Melbourne in August. Teams from Asia that will compete in the IC14 are the Indonesian Garudas (who make their IC debut), China Red Demons, Japan Samurais, Indian Tigers and the Pakistan […]
June 8, 2014
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uES1Ef8TuU&w=640&h=360] At the 2014 McMillan Dinner after this year’s ANZAC Friendship Match in Vung Tau, Michael Johnston and Gus McEwin were presented to the 250 strong crowd as the Swannies’ latest Hall of Famers. They were confirmed last year […]
June 4, 2014
After last years last minute semi-final loss to eventual winners the Philippines, the Swans were keen to make amends and pulled together a small but strong touring squad for the 12-a-side tournament. Facing last years runner-up the Singapore Wombats first […]
May 21, 2014
Along with the logos of all the Swans major sponsors. 2014 has seen the beginning of a partnership between the Vietnam Swans and the newly formed Sagion Ladies Gaels. The girls have shown off their AFL skills a few times […]
May 21, 2014
The Hong Kong Dragons have just confirmed that they will field two teams at the Manila Cup on 31 May. This will bring the total number of teams to eight – and give us two pools of 4 teams. As […]
May 21, 2014
Former National President, Phil Johns, reflects on the how the Club has managed the passing of Nick Shiells. It’s been a crazy and surreal three weeks for everyone since the terrible news about Nick’s passing became known on 30 April. […]
May 21, 2014
The Vietnam Swans held a tribute scratch match for Nicholas Shiells on 10 May 2014 in Saigon. Nick’s uncle, Brian Shiells, took a number of photos. These photos, together with a selection of other photos, have been uploaded into a […]
May 20, 2014
As Swans Life-member and all round legend MJ couldn’t attended the Funeral Service to Nick Shiells he wrote this touching tribute as a final farewell to his mate. Nicholas Shiells never did things by halves – He was always full […]
May 17, 2014
Yesterday, a memorial service was held for Nicholas Shiells (aliases include – but are not limited to – Nicko, Nikovsky, Shiellsy, Big Balls) at Xavier College in Melbourne. Approximately 15 Swannies were in attendance to pay our respects to the […]
May 14, 2014
On the weekend of 10-11 May 2014, the West Australian newspaper published two articles by Steve Butler on: “Expats spread the AFL Gospel” Demetriou’s dream coming true as Asians embrace our love affair with the Sherrin” “Real tears of joy […]
May 12, 2014
Nicko’s friends in Australia have set up a new Facebook page: Shiellsy the Legend. It has details of his Memorial Service in Melbourne which will be held at Xavier College on Friday, 16 May at 3pm. Hello All! We are having […]
May 10, 2014
*** High rez pdf articles now available for download. Click onto Expats spread the AFL Gospel P1 and Expats spread the AFL Gospel P2 *** Today’s West Australian newspaper has featured an article on “Expats spread the AFL gospel. Demetriou’s […]
May 9, 2014
Many of Nicholas Shiells’ family members and friends were not able to attend his funeral this week as the service was held in Vietnam (a memorial service is expected to held at Xavier College, Melbourne, at a date to be […]
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