​20-man Hunters squad named for home game

​Willie Minoga replaces David Loko in an otherwise unchanged SP Hunters line up for this Sunday’s round 12 fixture against Townsville Blackhawks in Port Moresby.

Loko has been ruled out with an ankle injury sustained during last Saturday’s impressive win over Ipswich Jets.

Coach Michael Marum said Minoga will start at second row against his old team after serving a two match suspension.

Named in the 20-man squad is Brandy Peter.

Marum also took the opportunity to thank Air Niugini for putting up the Air Niugini Cup that will now be played between the two teams annually, starting this Sunday.

“Air Niugini has been an integral part of the SP Hunters team and we will give our best to keep the inaugural Air Niugini Cup at home on Sunday,” said Marum.

The 20-man squad is: 1. Stargroth AMEAN 2. Bland ABAVU 3. Israel ELIAB 4. Adex WERA 5. Paul WAWA 6. Ase BOAS – Captain 7. Watson BOAS 8. Wellington ALBERT 9. Wartovo PUARA Jnr 10. Esau SIUNE 11. Nixon PUT 12. Willie MINOGA 13. Stanton ALBERT 14. Sailas GAHUNA 15. Rhadley BRAWA 16. Enoch MAKI 17. Moses MENINGA 18. Brandy PETER 19. Ismael BALKAWA 20. Butler MORRIS.

This Sunday’s game for the inaugural Air Niugini Cup will kick off at 3pm.

Author: 
Troy Taule