i heard we are playing in China next year in October

Anyone going to go as im thinking about it,unsure on cost though

Doubt it myself but shanghai is an awesome place. Highly recommended.

My sister and her husband live there, so I'm definitely keen.

I don't think it's that expensive either something like $800 return. That was October last year when I went, not sure what it is now.

i heard we are playing in China next year in October

Anyone going to go as im thinking about it,unsure on cost though

Next year in October? What if we win the granny

I would consider it as an entertaining business trip!

on 5 nov Billy2803 posted this message:

"At the risk of being shot down in flames, I have had it on good authority that there is a big announcement from the MFC next week.

At this stage, that's all I've got - I'm sorry. So, because of that, does anyone have any SERIOUS thoughts on what this could be. I have been told it has nothing to do with players, it is considerably higher up than that.

Sorry folks, it's all I can get. I've never been the rumor-starting type, just thought I'd pass on "something" that I have heard. Can't even name the source. Sounds like a bullsh!t thread, but we'll see what happens."

Is this the big announcement? If so, it's a great story. Well done Dees. Our publicity department is working overtime.

Here's the announcement on Fox Sports

Demons, Lions to clash in China

This is absolute solid gold.

To match it with the world expo, to be delivering such a huge piece of extra value to Kaspersky, to be the only game on at that time, at the end of a season which (we all know it) is going to have people beginning to look at us as a serious team again.

Solid Gold.

This certainly means that Kaspersky is getting the best value for money sponsorhsip service in the entire AFL. And other sponsors will notice that.

I wonder what we can come up with as a bonus for Hankook?

This is absolute solid gold.

To match it with the world expo, to be delivering such a huge piece of extra value to Kaspersky, to be the only game on at that time, at the end of a season which (we all know it) is going to have people beginning to look at us as a serious team again.

Solid Gold.

This certainly means that Kaspersky is getting the best value for money sponsorhsip service in the entire AFL. And other sponsors will notice that.

I wonder what we can come up with as a bonus for Hankook?

I'm prepared to go but would I have to each Chinese food every day?

Just noticed on the news that Sylvia was the Melbourne player representative

So finally the China experiment is foinf something

I'm prepared to go but would I have to each Chinese food every day?

But in China, They dont call it Chinese food. Its simpaly food

Yep, just food.

And Shanghai you'll have some options because of the long-established internatoinal presence. That might be a bit expensive though.

Come to think of it, Shanghai is supposed to be pretty expensive for China, if you're planning a trip you might want to move around a bit and only be in the city for a day or two.

You'd also think there will be packages coordinated by the club, as the date approaches. Packages with Max Walker hosting, that sort of thing.

Bugger...am going in May....

17th Oct? That's only like 3 weeks after mad monday.

Never considered going but I'll definitely watch if it's televised over here, Demons playing in October? Sounds great.

It's a great marketing opportunity for the club and should help generate a fair bit of cash for the bottom line result.

Does anyone know how much other clubs have made from playing in London etc?

Not sure if can...but as I will be ( apparently...according to the good lady, she who must be obeyed ) in Shanghai around May I'll try and get a look at that stadium and report as to how good /bad for footy..no promises...but will try