Port Adelaide to play St Kilda in May next year after AFL announces date for fourth game

Port Adelaide’s games in China have been a talking point for the past three years. Now, the AFL has announced a date and opponent for the Power’s 2020 game in Shanghai.

Power players celebrate their win this year in Shanghai. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

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A date for Port Adelaide’s fourth match in China has been set.

The AFL announced on Thursday that the Power would return to Shanghai on May 31 next year for a Sunday afternoon round 11 fixture against St Kilda.

AFL general manager of China David Stevenson said the league was thrilled to continue Shanghai “tradition”.

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St Kilda and Port Adelaide will return to China for a game in May next year. Picture: AAP /David Mariuz

“The AFL’s increased presence in China, including an office opened earlier this year, extends beyond the match day with Festival of Australia in partnership with the Australian government in the lead up the game,” Stevenson said.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to give the local AFL fans a match in their home town, encourage Australian-based football fans to travel to China and continue to introduce footy to a new set of fans.”

Port has won all three of its games at Jiangwan Stadium, beating the Gold Coast Suns in 2017-18 and the Saints this year.