Charlie Simon

Mone will partner Charlie Simon in the round one clash on Sunday against the Tweed Heads Seagulls.

Mone has shown unbelievable patience in the Hunters camp since 2017, playing only a few minutes in his only match against the CQ Capras in Round 11 in 2018.

Mone has been an understudy to the Boas brothers as well as Charlie Simon last year, while patiently waiting for an opportunity.

When announced as the halfback, Mone was relieved and happy.

Simon’s appointment as captain of the team was announced this morning at a press conference in Port Moresby.

Present was Vice Sports Minister Wesley Raminai, the PNG Rugby Football League and naming rights sponsor – National Gaming Control Board.

Simon has led the Tigers to claim four consecutive minor premierships and has won two grand finals with the Tigers.

The Lae Snax Tigers halfback said it was an honour to be named captain.

“I don’t have much to say. Our actions will speak on the field.