PNG SP Hunters

The Hunters are coming off a 4 game winning streak after recording a 28-20 victory over the Mackay Cutters in Round 4 last weekend.

Currently situated in 3rd place on the ladder with an impressive 4 win and 1 loss record, the PNG Hunters are a strong physical side who will no doubt prove a handful for the Blackhawks on their home soil.

It will be a game to watch as former Hunter Willie Minoga “the Mack Truck” will for the first time set foot on his home soil at the National Football Stadium with his new side the Blackhawks to go up against his former team mates.

Hunters started the match with quick points on the board before half time with Ishmael Baikawa opening the scoreboard with a short ball from Wartovo Puara Jnr and minutes later , Bland Abavu ran into the corner with the second as fullback Stargroth Amean sealed the half time score at 16-0.

Leading 16-0 at halftime, the Seagulls began 15 minutes into the second half with a try to minimize the lead to 16-4 after an unsuccessful convertion.