AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has confirmed a report Sydney will host a China-themed game later this month.
Nine reported on Friday the Sydney Swans’ game against West Coast in round 15 would be attended by senior Chinese and Australian government officials, with the aim of growing the game among Australia’s Chinese community.
China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, is among several high-ranking government officials expected at a sold out pre-game function at the SCG, as well as AFL CEO-elect Andrew Dillon.
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There will be a dragon dance performance on the SCG surface before the match, with Qian to toss the coin.
On the eve of the match, the AFL is also set to release the book Celestial Footy: the Story…
