SP PNG Hunters name squad for Anzac Day clash with Burleigh Bears

THE SP PNG Hunters have named the same squad used against Sunshine Coast Falcons last round in preparation for this Friday’s Anzac Day clash against Burleigh Bears.

The Hunters beat the Falcons 16-4 on Sunday at Stockland Stadium but two players, prop Timothy Lomai (Grade 2) and lock Dion Aiye (Grade 1), have been placed on report for dangerous tackles and await a judiciary ruling.

Under the Judiciary points system, if the coaching staff decide to take an early guilty plea, Aiye will escape suspension and have a carry over of 94 points towards any future charges.

Lomai, however could face up to 3 weeks suspension depending on whether the club decides to fight or accept the charge.

The Hunters have called Edward Goma into camp with the team at Runaway Bay as a contingency pending the outcome of the judiciary hearing.

Due to the short turn around in between games the Hunters remain on the Gold Coast as they prepare for Friday’s game against the Burleigh Bears at Pizzey Park.

Burleigh were stunned by Easts last weekend and are sure to come out desperate for a win in the Anzac Day clash.

The Hunters are in fourth place on 11 points and have the opportunity to push further up the Intrust Super Cup point’s table if they can snare a win on Friday.

Following Friday’s game at 3.30pm the SP Hunters take a week’s break for their Round 10 bye.

They return for the Round 11 game against Wynnum Manly on May 10 at Kalabond Oval, Kokopo.

Meanwhile, the club has received confirmation the Sunday Footy Show will be producing a feature story on the Hunters for the clash in Kokopo.

The squad (two to be omitted) is:

Adex Wera 

Garry Lo 

Thompson Teteh

Albert Patak 

George Benson 

Israel Eliab © 

Roger Laka

Timothy Lomai 

Wartovo Puara 

Gonzela Urakusie 

David Loko 

Sebastian Pandia 

Dion Aiye

Interchange 

Noel Zeming 

Willie Minoga 

Lawrence Tu'u 

Adam Korave 

Edward Goma 

Brandy Peter

Coach - Michael Marum