Big Crowd expected at SP PNG Hunters vs Ipswich Jets game

It’s the biggest match of the year for the SP PNG Hunters and a big crowd is expected for this Saturday’s important clash against the Ipswich Jets.

The gates will be open to children under the age of 16 to have FREE ENTRY to the outer area when the SP PNG Hunters play their last regular season home game in the Intrust Super Cup competition for 2014.

Students from selected local Primary schools will be invited to form a cheer squad from the stands to urge the Hunters on in their Round 23 game against the Ipswich Jets.

They will basically form the foundation for what is expected to be an intense atmosphere at Kalabond Oval with a bumper crowd anticipated.

PNGRFL CEO Brad Tassell said this week that the club wanted the biggest crowd possible in what is the club’s biggest game of the season.

“This match is like a grand final for us this weekend,” he said.

“It’s a must win game to keep us in the hunt for a finals spot and we want the ground filled to capacity with fans screaming for the Hunters”.

“We want is as intimidating and as loud as possible.

“It’s our last home game for the year and we thank the people of NGI for their wonderful support this year and have decided to allow free entry to the outer area for kids under the age of 16 for the match.”

The club is hoping that the community responds accordingly and fill the Kalabond to capacity with hopefully 6,000 spectators turning up o urge the Hunters on.

The Hunters play the 5th placed Jets this Saturday 9th August at 2:30pm with tickets available from Agmark.

The Hunters will then round off their season with away matches against Wynumm Manly Seagulls and Souths Logan Magpies with a bye the last round before the finals series.

Coach Micheal Marun has named an unchanged line-up retaining the starting 13 except for some minor changes to the bench.

The team is:

1. Israel Eliab

2. Garry Lo

3. Thompson Teteh

4. Jason Tali

5. Adex Wera

6. Dion Aiye

7. Roger Laka

8. Timothy Lomai

9. Wartovo Puara

10. Esau Sione

11. David Loko

12. Sebastine Pandia

13. Brandy Peter

Interchange

14. Lawrence Tu’u

15. Willie Minoga

16. George Benson

17. Albert Patak

18. Joe Bruno

19. Edward Goma

20. Stanton Albert (two to be omitted)

Coach: Michael Marum