The first group of Power players will depart Adelaide on Tuesday night with stops in Melbourne and Hong Kong before arriving in Shanghai on Wednesday.
The group includes captain Travis Boak, Charlie Dixon, Robbie Gray, Hamish Hartlett, Jarman Impey, Tom Jonas, Jasper Pittard, Patrick Ryder and Jackson Trengove.
The remaining 16 players will leave Adelaide on Wednesday morning, flying direct to Hong Kong before joining their teammates in Shanghai on Wednesday night.
The first group contains taller players and those who have had slight injury concerns this season to give them more time in China.
All of the Power's players will be in premium economy to give them increased leg room.
...
Having been involved with the Socceroos and English soccer giants Liverpool during games in China, Burgess believes the commentary around the impact of travel on players has been blown out of proportion.
"It's pretty unusual for the AFL, but it's pretty common for world sport," he said.