Australian Rules Football
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Port Adelaide and AFL helping to drive closer cultural and economic ties between Australia and China
The Australian Football League's push into China has had symbiotic benefits for all parties that goes beyond sports. SportBusiness takes a closer look at the deals that have ensued so far, and how they've worked out.
China Digest | Bargain Liverpool shirts on offer; Shanghai welcomes Aussie rules; LG kits out Wanda Metropolitano
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Bargain Liverpool shirts on offer; Shanghai welcomes Aussie rules; LG kits out Wanda Metropolitano; Sabatini installed at Jiangsu Suning; Door opens for ITTF.
CHINA DIGEST | NHL makes its play; Bayern opens Shenzhen facility; first live broadcast for WrestleMania
In this week's China sports industry round-up: analysis of the NHL's eight-year slate of pre-season games in China; Griezmann and Arsenal agree sponsorships; Milan takeover still alive, just; Bayern Munich follow Madrid and Barcelona with major training and education facility; and more.
Above and Beyond
In addition to constructing a premium sports venue, the Perth Stadium, Rob Ridley finds out how the Western Australian government is creating a sports precinct to enhance the Aussie rules gameday experience.
AFL’s Richmond appoints Turnstile to value sponsorship rights
Australian Football League champion Richmond Football Club has appointed the Turnstile agency to value its sponsorship portfolio
AFL considers State of Origin fixture to support bushfire victims
The Australian Football League has confirmed that discussions are underway for a special State of Origin match to be played to raise funds for victims of the bushfires in the country
HSBC switches focus to Swans after Rugby Australia deal ends
HSBC Australia has signed up as a premier partner and the official banking partner of the Sydney Swans Australian Football League club
Austbrokers acquires Carlton player and corporate network rights
Risk management firm Austbrokers has joined Australian Football League (AFL) club Carlton as a Gold Partner and become a co-major sponsor of the Carlton IN Business (CIB) corporate network