ANZAC Friendship Match

Vietnam Swans 
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Hong Kong Dragons

From VN Swans Prez, Mr Phil:

It's just two weeks tomorrow and the 2nd Annual ANZAC Friendship Match will be played at the Vung Tau Dog Racing Track. The Legends and All Stars Match commences at 12.45pm on Saturday. Pre match ceremony, minute's silence and national anthems will commence at 2pm. Ball is bounced at 2.25pm. Watch out for ex AFL star Richard "Ossie" Osborne when he takes to the field.

We're expecting a crowd of over 1,000 and it would be awesome if you could also come along. Then there's the Gala Dinner ($40) in the evening on the tennis court overlooking the Dog Track. Veterans who played on the same oval back in 1968 will be present as well. Thanks to sponsor, Jim Beam, Ossie will also be there.

Sunday, there will be battlefield tours ($45). Monday is the Dawn Service ($5 for bus) at the Long Tan Cross (if you are not on an organised bus tour when you go to the Long Tan Cross, please refer to the Australian Consulate's website re obtaining the necessary permissions http://www.hcmc.vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hchi/AnzacDay2011.html )

After the Dawn Service, it's back to Tommy's Sports Bar, Vung Tau, to watch the Collingwood-Essendon Match.

Our ANZAC Friendship Match is gaining some interest back in Australia. Last weekend, the AFL ran a story in their official footy record about the Swannies, the Christchurch Fundraiser and the ANZAC Friendship Match.

We have also heard an unconfirmed whisper that this weekend's Sunday Herald Sun will make reference to the ANZAC Friendship Match.

For more info on the upcoming weekend, playing footy in Vietnam or if you just feel like reading a darn cool blog, visit www.vietnamswans.com and then check www.saigonunseen.net - the coolest thing happening in Saigon!

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