Team China show their AFL spirit by playing Hong Kong Dragons
Mainlanders play Hong Kong Dragons fresh from their victory in Melbourne last month
On the biggest day of the Australian Rules Football calendar, the Australian Football League's grand final day, Hong Kong got a first-hand look at the sport as it continues to grow in China.
As part of their partnership with AFL side Port Adelaide, Team China are visiting Hong Kong, fresh off their first international victory at the AFL International Cup in Melbourne last month.
In the beginning, it was a chance to go abroad, know more foreigners and practise English
China and the Hong Kong Dragons played out a precursor to Saturday's AFL decider between Sydney and Hawthorn which saw the Dragons win 8.7 (55) to 5.6 (36), before the Chinese team were guests of honour at Hong Kong Football Club's grand final lunch.
The Dragons proved too skilful and smart for the speedy and agile Chinese.
Australian Rules was first played in China in 2006.
"In the beginning, it was a chance to go abroad, know more foreigners and practise English," Team China manager Zhang Hao said.
"But as time went on, everyone began to love the sport and we are passionate about the sport."