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Westpac PNG’s Managing Director, Geoff Toone said: “This card will appeal to anyone who, like me, is a big Hunters fan and wants to assist the team to develop its players and make even bigger strides on the international rugby scene.” 

“Rugby League has a great following in PNG and the Hunters have a gained a lot of popularity since they began playing in 2014,” Toone said.  

The super-impressive Round 3 performance saw Intrust cup teams shuffle back and forth on the ladder while the hunters climbed to the top.

Burleigh Bears failed to maintain their win after topping the ladder for the last two weeks when East Tigers toppled them to fifth placing after round three.

The top three teams on the ladder are Hunters with 6 points, Townsville Blackhawks also on 6 points but with added advantage the Hunters are on top because of the winning margin between Burleigh Bears and East Tigers.

The team looked frivolous and fortified to face the SP Hunters tomorrow night.

“Despite the short notice, we have taken weeks of training to go on head to head with Hunters as we know they are a tough team to play against,” says Penrith Panthers coach Steve Georgallis.

Georgallis added that we have watched the SP Hunters play in the Queensland Cup and I it is going to be a very hard-hitting challenge for my boys here in Papua New Guinea because it’s their home, it’s their town and it’s their country and they will be very passionate.

The news was announced in a statement today by CEO of the PNG Rugby Football League (PNGRFL), Bob Cutmore.

Cutmore explained that Lomai was suspended due to his failure to maintain the values expected of the SP Hunters team.

He said Lomai will not train with the team during his suspension.

“ The suspension may and can be lifted dependent on Timothy’s ongoing commitment and dedication to the stated values of the SP Hunters and his willingness to show his fellow players and SP Hunters staff that he is determined to do his best for the team.

The feast of food and sweets included roasted chicken, hot dogs, bread and items like twisties, cakes, lollies and drinks.

The feast was organised by the Royal Papua Yacht Club and the National Gaming and Control Board and supported by business houses in the city to the  tune of K60,000 in cash and kind.

The Prime Minister Peter Neill Foundation also chipped in K10,000 towards the feast.

Before the meal, the kids had fun together playing ball games and dance competitions that kept them busy.

Marum: Team stuck to game plan to win

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SP PNG Hunters coach Michael Marum says his team simply stuck to the game plan to fight their way back to win this afternoon’s round 23 clash against the Wynnum Manly Seagulls.

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“We got off to a slow start but the boys just stayed focused on the game plan and stuck together in the last 40 minutes to win," said Marum.

He said there was still a lot of work to do before the finals with plenty of negatives and positives taken from this afternoon’s game.

“Our completion rates were not that good which we will work on.

“But our forwards like Willie Minoga led the way and everyone else just followed through. The backline too did their jobs and so overall a good team effort," said Marum.

Fake Hunters game tickets trap 100 keen fans

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More than 100 people so far have been turned away at the gates of the Sir John Guise stadium after trying to enter with fake tickets for the SP PNG Hunters and Wynnum Manly Seagulls clash this afternoon.

Hunters smash Seagulls 38-13 in second half blast

Hunters on second place are hoping to cause an upset to level with Blackhawks on 33 points with better percentage determining first and second spots.

The last time both teams met in Round 11, Hunters defeated Blackhawks 22-16 in Townsville.

Coach Michael Marum has shifted Lawrence Tu’u from the forwards to the centres to cover for Thompson Teteh who is down with a hamstring injury.

Marum said in a statement that he has faith in Tu’u to rise to the challenge in a position he has played before in past Hunters’ games.

Thirteen of the 15 member Pacific Games team comes from the Hunters while two players are from the Digicel Cup competition.

Hunters take on Redcliffe Dolphins in round 17 of the Intrust Super Cup at the Dolphins Oval.

Coach Michael Marum said their usual practice of “taking one game at a time” still applies as the Hunters prepare for their 10th consecutive win.

Marum believes in making sure the processes needed are there to get the desired result.