For the first time in Hong Kong Dragons History the club sent a touring party across the pacific. The first 2 days were spent seeing the sights of San Francisco followed by a weekend of football and socialising in the city of Sacramento.
While the football results did not fall the way of the Dragons, playing 18-a-side football against some strong opposition was a great learning experience as well as strong preparation for the business end of the Asian Football Season.
The standard of professionalism and organisation on display from USAFL in bringing together 10 mens teams and 4 womans’ teams (with more than 50% non-Australian participation) has reminded the Dragons of the potential expansion of our great game in Asia.
A tour of this magnitude does not happen without the significant work of some often unheralded individuals and organisations;
Tour Organisers; Justin Barbaro and Dom Dunn
Major Sponsor; Gav Parry (Parry International Trading)
Tournament Hosts; USAFL
Travel Expert; Emma Smith (Flight Centre)
Support Crew;Emma Smith, Tassie Brakenridge and Mrs Dodd
RESULTS
HK DRAGONS Defeated by ROOS
HK DRAGONS Defeated by L.A DRAGONS
HK DRAGONS Defeated by ORANGE COUNTY BOMBERS
THE TOUR WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF THE PARRY INTERNATIONAL GROUP
