After 17 months of waiting, Chen made his wish to wear an honorary black-and-white jumper to represent the Adelaide Port Club for his first Australian rugby career.
Port Adelaide met the North Adelaide Roosters in the final round of the South Australian Rugby Reserve League on Saturday at the Prospect Oval. Chen Shaoliang dressed in the No. 88 robe, on behalf of the Adelaide Port Club debut in the league.
Chen Shaoliang, as a starting player, played almost 80 minutes, trying to create opportunities for himself and his teammates, and eventually got a assists. The Magpie reserves beat the Rooster reserves 69-23 to make it to the top of the reserve league. Chen Shaoliang actively active in the game, at all costs, showed a professional skills and skills of a professional player, but also for his first show to produce a satisfactory answer.
As an international scholarship player, Chen Shaoliang was selected by the Port Adelaide Club in March 2016 for professional training and study in Australian rugby. Unfortunately, Chen soon suffered a serious knee injury in training. After two operations, Chen Shaoliang had to face a recovery period of at least one year.
During the recovery period, Chen always insisted on the rehabilitation movement, did not stop his study of Australian football, and gradually resumed training. The recovery of Chen Shaoliang in South Australia in July in several community leagues have amazing performance; In August, Chen contributed up to nine goals and led the Chinese team to a historic third place in the World Cup.
Shaoliang said: "just arrived at the club suffered serious injuries, at that time the mood was very low." But all I can do is work hard and stick to it, and today I finally feel that my efforts have been rewarded. "
"putting on club jerseys and playing a game for Port Adelaide has always been my dream, and at this moment my dream has finally come true, and I am proud of myself!"
"running on the pitch, even if my legs run to cramps, I'm still excited, I enjoy the game, and I've been waiting too long for this moment."
"the moment I won the game, my teammates surrounded me in the middle and welcomed me back to the field. At that moment, I am grateful to the Port Adelaide Club for giving me such an opportunity and for all the people who have been there to help me. "