There are some things that just don’t mix, but apparently football tournaments and war isn’t one of them; and neither is playing sport and drinking beer. In 1967, the Vietnam war was in full swing, but that didn’t stop the Australian Football team (not yet the Socceroos) from winning their first international trophy there while drinking nothing but beer. Discover the crazy details behind this wild tournament triumph and find out where it ranks on our journey to find the wildest story from the world of sport.

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Presenters:

James Whybrow

Ben Whybrow

Carlin Sheaves

Music and cover art:

Zoe Behrendt