Tony Elly Cup

Both sides boast formidable line-ups with their batsmen firing for their clubs in the ITI Premier Trophy competition.

Most notably, three centuries have been scored respectively by Assad Vala, Hiri Hiri (Swire Shipping Hoods) and Vani Vagi Morea (IBS Poreporena).

Lega Siaka (Dulux United) also came close over the weekend with a quick fire 92 off 57 balls.

The bowling departments are quite even with Hawks boasting several in-form pace bowlers.

Mea Nao and Timothy Mou have been leading the attack well for Swire Shipping Hoods and will be tested by the Eagles.

Nomination of candidates slow in capital

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Nominations are slowly coming in for intending candidates who will be contesting the Moresby North West seat, which is currently occupied by Michael Malabag.

Police operations on full alert

This will be the first of a three match series between defending champions Central-Koita Eagles and Hanuabada Hawks.

Both teams have won three apiece with an Assad Vala century the difference between them in last season’s encounter.

The star studded teams both boast international class with the return of the PNG Barramundis over the weekend.