Queensland Rugby League (QRL)

Hunters to announce final squad

The final squad will resume training this weekend of which 20 are returning Hunters from the 2023 playing group.

Over 40 players were part of Block One of the preseason training camp which ran for six to eight weeks before breaking camp for the festive season.

Hunters build capacity

Since Coach Stanley Tepend took over the reign from Matt Church he’s now diversified the team’s training program to include capacity building for the Hunters the training staff to enhance their work as well.

While the primary focus is on players’ developments and creating pathways for emerging homegrown PNG players at the NRL second tier elite level.

Coach Tepend believes upskilling local trainers and support staff with the latest training technics and knowledge to keep up with the rest of the world is vital.