All things kumuls

[Ian Douglas]

Thanks. I forgot about Anthon Ngunz at Capras.
Khaiya Waiembi on the other hand was traded to the Hunters last year in exchange for Morea Morea jnr.

Thought I saw that waiembi had been released by the hunters for disciplinary reasons And was back at the capras?

 

[mikail-eagle]

Thought I saw that waiembi had been released by the hunters for disciplinary reasons And was back at the capras?

Yeah he got released by the Hunters but i had no idea about him rejoining the Capras. Good for him if true.

 

[mikail-eagle]

They`ve got an abattoirs in Wingham which employs a lot of people and a lot of League people. They prob line them up jobs there.
Wingham Tigers is the club I played for as a kid, same Mitch Barnett and Garry Bridge back in the day. Those two had slightly more illustrious careers than me though.

Ok wow thanks for the info. They have just signed up half a team there.

 

[Ian Douglas]

Yeah he got released by the Hunters but i had no idea about him rejoining the Capras. Good for him if true.

Always impressed me on the highlights reel.

maybe the kumuls need to do what the kiwis do and host camps for junior PNG heritage players in Australia .

 

[Ian Douglas]

Highlights of the hunters v jets trial game in goroka last weekend.

 

[Ian Douglas]

Still no news on the finalized hunters 2026 squad and the season gets underway next weekend??

 

[Ian Douglas]

Full Hunters 2026 squad list.

SP PNG Hunters Launch 2026 Season - SP PNG Hunters

The SP PNG Hunters officially launched their 2026 Hostplus Cup campaign on Feb 27th at the Port Moresby Nature Park. After securing back-to-back finals appearances over the past two seasons, the Hunters are determined to maintain that momentum and build on their recent success. The squad has...

www.pnghunters.com

 

[mikail-eagle]

Full Hunters 2026 squad list.

SP PNG Hunters Launch 2026 Season - SP PNG Hunters

The SP PNG Hunters officially launched their 2026 Hostplus Cup campaign on Feb 27th at the Port Moresby Nature Park. After securing back-to-back finals appearances over the past two seasons, the Hunters are determined to maintain that momentum and build on their recent success. The squad has...

www.pnghunters.com

Plenty of new names on that list.
If I were to pick a team for round 1 from that list then I would probably go with the follow.

1. Sani Wabo
2. Douglas David
3. Clent Lama
4. Elijah Rotinga
5. Carlos Lung (debut)
6. Joel Gena (debut)
7. Jamie Mavoko
8. Koso Bandi
9. Lynchil Kiap
10. Himson Ulalom (debut)
11. Benji Kot
12. Whallen Tau-Loi
13. Ila Alu

14. Tapia Solu (hooker)
15. Zebbedy Kip (prop)
16. Manase Kai (prop)
17. Murray Connors (2ndrow)
18. Myles Banam (winger) (debut)
19. Joshua Mire (halfback) (debut)

Benji Kot, Whallen Tau-Loi and Elijah Rotinga missed the 2025 season through injury so they kinda feel like new additions.

 

[mikail-eagle]

Meanwhile another former Hunters player Brendon Nima has moved to Country NSW.
This time for the Temora Dragons in Group 9.
His wife who is a current PNG Orchid player has also joined the Womens Team.

 

[mikail-eagle]

Hunters secure deal with Coca-Cola | The National

www.thenational.com.pg

 

[Ian Douglas]

The list hasn't changed much from last year so I'll give it a shot.

Queensland Cup
1. Jimmy Ngutlik (Winger)- Mackay Cutters
2. Dudley Dotoi (Winger)- Townsville Blackhawks
3. Rodrick Tai (Centre)- CQ Capras
4. Bobby Tenza (Winger) - CQ Capras
5. Valentine Richard (Prop )- CQ Capras
6. Zeb John (Prop )- CQ Capras
7. Nixon Putt (2nd row) - CQ Capras
8. Myles Posu (Winger) - Brisbane Tigers
9. Solo Wane (Winger) - Brisbane Tigers
10. Judah Rimbu (Hooker) - Brisbane Tigers
11. Jackson Chang (Hooker) - Brisbane Tigers
12. Sylvester Namo (Prop) - Brisbane Tigers
13. Sherwin Tanabi (2nd row) - Brisbane Tigers
14. Alton Naiyep (Winger)- Ipswich Jets
15. Kingstimer Paraia (Hooker) - South Logan Magpies
16. Cruise Ten (lock) - South Logan Magpies
17. Steven Numambo (Winger) - Redcliffe Dolphins
18. Stanford Talita (Centre) - Western Clydesdale
19. Ashton Bai (2nd row) - Burleigh Bears

NSW Cup

1. Ragarive Wavik (Winger) - Bulldogs
2. Jacob Taulani (Prop) - Knights

QLD Juniors
1. Jared Horne - Broncos
2. Philip Coates - Broncos
3. Zac Kumbamong - Titans
4. Logan Bai - Redcliffe Dolphins
5. Jabiri Mack - Ipswich Jets
6. Taufa Taulini - Redcliffe Dolphins

NSW Juniors
1. Ellyjah Birve (Panthers)
2. Geordan Amaiu (Raiders)
3. Christopher Petrus (Eels)

Please add if I have missed anyone.

I have not bothered with those who recently joined teams in NSW Country and other tiers.
Maybe will give a list of them later.

Braydan Wong Gold Coast titans 2 year contract.

think he plays for mal meninga cup side.

 

[Ian Douglas]

Great to see.

Cream of the crop | The National

www.thenational.com.pg

 

[mikail-eagle]

The actual Team List for Round 1.
I got a good number correct in my team prediction.

 

[Ian Douglas]

The actual Team List for Round 1.
I got a good number correct in my team prediction.

I was surprised that Carlos lung missed out mate, never heard of banam before.

also never seen Ulalom before but he looks a big unit. Any background info on him?

 

[mikail-eagle]

I was surprised that Carlos lung missed out mate, never heard of banam before.
also never seen Ulalom before but he looks a big unit. Any background info on him?

Both Banam and Ulalom are coming through from the Rabaul Gurias team.
Ulalom was actually part of the Hunters squad last year too but never got to debut until now.

 

[Ian Douglas]

Both Banam and Ulalom are coming through from the Rabaul Gurias team.
Ulalom was actually part of the Hunters squad last year too but never got to debut until now.

which of the new players are you looking forward to seeing mate and which do you think cou potentially progress to the next level i.e. super league or even NRL?

 

[mikail-eagle]

which of the new players are you looking forward to seeing mate and which do you think cou potentially progress to the next level i.e. super league or even NRL?

Mostly looking forward to see how Ulalom goes.
I think he is related to Epel Kapinias at the London Broncos so will be interesting to see if he progresses the same.

Also will be interested to see how the new halves pairing go. With both Lau and Voro moving on, I wonder if Mavoko and Gena can gel together. And if they don't will the coach be brave enough to blood the youngsters like Joshua Mire or Felix Beki.

 

[Ian Douglas]

Mostly looking forward to see how Ulalom goes.
I think he is related to Epel Kapinias at the London Broncos so will be interesting to see if he progresses the same.

Also will be interested to see how the new halves pairing go. With both Lau and Voro moving on, I wonder if Mavoko and Gena can gel together. And if they don't will the coach be brave enough to blood the youngsters like Joshua Mire or Felix Beki.

Yeah, like I previously said I’ve never seen or heard of ulalom before but he definitely gives the hunters pack size which is sadly lacking.

im just not sold on mavoko and never have been so hopefully beki and mire get a lot of game time and push him(mavoko) out of the side and squad completely.

same goes for Alu who although been a great servant and brings experience I feel him taking a place in the starting 13 is denying a much younger kumul with potential.

 

[mikail-eagle]

Yeah alot of fans in PNG have been asking why Mavoko and Alu are still in the Team.
Both players have already reached their ceiling and will never progress beyond where they are now.

 

[Ian Douglas]

Yeah alot of fans in PNG have been asking why Mavoko and Alu are still in the Team.
Both players have already reached their ceiling and will never progress beyond where they are now.

Hunters should preferably be a u23 team with maybe 1 or 2 over 23 years of age in the squad.