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How 'Sicily the Fox' is showcasing footy's steady growth in China

With the game growing steadily in China, the Hawks' clash against the Power will feature a Mandarin broadcast

JAMES Sicily has never played in the AFL China Cup, but there is an intercepting defender for the Xiamen Foxes who they liken to the Hawthorn co-captain in that part of the world. 

Six teams from across the People's Republic of China feature in the competition, but the team based in the province of Fujian train twice a week, every week, all year. They love footy in Xiamen. 

AFL is growing steadily in China, but flourishing in Melbourne's Chinese community to the point where this Saturday there will be a Mandarin broadcast of the game between Hawthorn and Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium on Kayo Sports and Fox Footy.

AFL MATCH PREVIEW: Hawks clash with Power under the roof

Hawthorn will take on Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium in Round 6.

Hawthorn returns to Marvel Stadium in Round 6 to host Port Adelaide.

The Hawks are 4-1 from five games so far in 2026, sitting third on the ladder. While Port Adelaide are tenth, with two wins and three losses.  

In added importance to the Round 6 clash, reliable Hawthorn defender Karl Amon will play his 200th AFL game.

The match also serves as the Club’s annual Inclusion Match, made possible by Variety.

Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:

WHO: Hawthorn v Port AdelaideWHAT: Round 6WHERE: Marvel StadiumWHEN: Saturday 18 AprilTIME: 4.15pm (AEST)BROADCAST: Fox Footy/Kayo

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AFL Tips – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide – Round 6 2026

One of the AFL’s hottest teams hosts a Port Adelaide side at Marvel that looks every bit a bottom-four team at this stage of the season.

The Hawks are the right side to be backing here and the line looks well within reach.

Aside from their Round 1 slip against GWS in Sydney, Hawthorn have beaten Essendon comfortably and accounted for three genuine finals teams in Sydney, Geelong and the Western Bulldogs. They have always been strong defensively but their offence has clicked in 2026, ranked #1 for converting possession into a score, and while their midfield looks light on paper, they sit third in the competition for clearance differential.

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