Samurai downed by Vietnamese at Windy Hill - finish Aus tour 1-3

Monday, August 14 2006 @ 08:14 am ACST
Contributed by: Aaron Richard
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The Japan Samurai have completed their four-match 2006 tour to Australia, with their final match played on Sunday August 13 against Melbourne Vietnam at Windy Hill, spiritual home of the AFL's Essendon Bombers.

As has been the norm on recent tours, the Japanese brought a developmental side on tour, featuring players they hope could step up to IC standard in time for 2008. The Samurai lost to Howlong in their first match, were defeated by Box Hill North Superrules in their second, hung on to defeat Box Hill North in a nail-biter, then were soundly beaten by Melbourne Vietnam.

Pictures from the Japan-Vietnam match follow, full match reports and scores will appear in the next few days.