PNG Hunters drop to 7th place

The Papua New Guinea Hunters dropped to the 7th place on the Intrust Super Cup ladder despite a miraculous win over the Burleih Bears 38 - 32 over the weekend.

The Hunters shot up to 6th place with 10 competition points after 5 wins and 3 losses so far this season.

But a big 66-4 win from the Wynnum Manly Seagulls over the Norths Devils this afternoon displaced the Hunters.

The Seagulls are also on 10 points but their points for and against difference of 22 puts them ahead of the Hunters who have a points difference of only 12.

Also on 10 points but in fifth place on the ladder are the East Tigers who have a points for and against difference of 64.

The Hunters will have a bye next week and majority of the players will represent their country in the Pacific Cup against the Fiji Batis.