Heading back to Melbourne this afternoon on a flight out from Shanghai. Been a good week resting here & meeting people. Saturday, I was lucky enough to play with the Beijing Bombers (Aussie Rules Football). They didn’t leave me out there too long, which was great – not as footy-fit as I could be. Had such a great time – one of my tour highlights.

Marty marks – Beijing Bombers, 11th May 2013.

The game was close right to end but the Shanghai Tigers had that little bit extra in the tank. We went down by 10 points. The game was the 10th anniversary of the China Cup, a special annual match for these two arch rivals as part of China’s broader AFL season. Both sides took it very seriously. Got a few bumps & bruises to prove it.

Next post from down-under.

Fires out.