BMD Wynnum Manly Seagulls

Middle forwards Tom Flegler, Keenan Palasia and Kobe Hetherington laid the foundation early with some big runs and big hits in the 10-try effort, while Brendan Piakura also got in on the act with a bone-rattler in the 9th minute that forced an error.

Hooker Cory Paix looked good scheming from dummy half and captialised on a strong charge by Piakura in the 15th minute – the rake throwing a dummy and burrowing over for the opening try. Isaako converted for a 6-0 lead.

On its website, the club said both players have recently been involved in tests for the Kumuls side against the England Knights and the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII.

“Brawa (27 years old) is a highly respected member of the PNG Hunters side and was named the club’s Players’ Player of the Year at their 2018 awards night.

“The lock forward is a strong leader on and off the field, and plays with a high level of toughness and determination. Brawa gets through a mountain of work in the middle, averaging 115 run metres and 37 tackles per game.