PNG Hunters announce Team to face Tweed Heads Seagulls in round 4 of the Intrust Super Cup

The SP PNG Hunters have announce their team to face visiting Tweed Heads Seagulls in Kokopo next Sunday. Fast improving Kato Ottio has been picked at centres for the SP PNG Hunters with Ase Boas who has been coming off the bench to get a starting spot as the other centre for this weekend’s Round 4 Intrust Super Cup match against Tweed Heads Seagulls.

Ottio, who didn’t disappoint when shifted to the back row in last week’s close 14-8 loss to grand finalists East Tigers in Brisbane, returns to his usual position due to the absence of Thompson Teteh and Adex Wera, both ruled out due to injury.

The Hunters dropping to third spot from the pole position last week still have the opportunity to return to the top as new team Townsville Blackhawks also on 4 points occupy that spot due to superior percentage, points for and against. 

The second placed team also on 4 points, due to better percentage, is this weekend’s opponent Tweed Heads, as both teams clash at the Kalabond Oval in a crucial match that should could determine who stays up among the top six, or tumble towards the bottom half of the premiership table. 

SP Hunters coach Michael Marum has named at least three debuts who have yet to get a run – Jayjay Garrison, Nickson Borona and John Ragi – in an extended squad of 19 – with two to be omitted. 

The full squad is: 

1. Stargroth Amean

2. Oti Bland Tony,

3. Ase Boas,

4. Kato Ottio,

5. Edward Goma,

6. Israel Eliab,

7. Roger Laka,

8. Esau Siune,

9. Wartovo Puara,

10. Henry Noki,

11. Willie Minoga,

12. Brandy Peter,

13. Adam Korave.

Interchange:

14. Warren Glare,

15. Atte Bina,

16. Enock Maki,

17. Jayjay Garrison,

18. Nickson Borana,

19. John Ragi

(Two to be omitted).

Coach: Michael Marum