PNG Kumuls players available for Fiji Test

mikail-eagle · Apr 1, 2015

With a 34 men squad to be announced sometime this week, I've decided to put a list of eligible players that are playing in Australian based Competitions that could be available for selection.

Intrust Super Cup

1. Stargroth Amean -Hunters
2. Oti Bland Tony -Hunters
3. Ase Boas -Hunters
4. Kato Ottio -Hunters
5. Israel Eliab -Hunters
6. Roger Laka -Hunters
7. Henry Noki -Hunters
8. Wartovo Puara -Hunters
9. Esau Siune -Hunters
10. Willie Minoga -Hunters
11. Brandy Peter -Hunters
12. Adam Korave -Hunters
13. Thompson Teteh- Hunters
14. Adex Wera- Hunters
15. Enoch Maki- Hunters
16. Tim Lomai - Hunters
17. Ryse Martin - Townsville BlackHawks
18. Neville Costigen- Townsville BlackHawks
19. Josh Damen - South Logan Magpies
20. Matt Trnka - South Logan Magpies
21. Tyson Martin - Mackay Cutters
22. Rodney Griffin - Ipswich Jets
23. Joe Bond - Redcliffe Dolphins
24. Josh Benjamin- Redcliffe Dolphins
25. Tommy Butterfield -East Tigers
26. Jason Chan - Burleigh Bears
27. Tim Natusch - Wynnum Manly Seagulls

NRL/NSW Cup/NYC

28. Wellington Albert - Penrith Panthers
29. Stanton Albert - Penrith Panther
30. Luke Page - Canberra Raiders
31. Ray Thompson- NQ Cowboys
32. David Mead - GC Titans

There are also players in England but a doubt very much that any of them will be brought over for this Test Match.

Dakink · Apr 1, 2015

Just a question, how come we see such a low representation of PNG players inthe NRL?

It's not lack of talent so I assume other reasons? Maybe legal? Though there are a few playing for Qcup sides...

mikail-eagle · Apr 1, 2015

Might be due to Visa complications.

lafai · Apr 1, 2015

Segayaro? MacDonald?

mikail-eagle · Apr 1, 2015

lafai said:
Segayaro? MacDonald?

They both want to be Queenslanders.

Burns · Apr 1, 2015

mikail-eagle said:
They both want to be Queenslanders.

Not even surprised anymore.

lafai · Apr 1, 2015

Segayaro is probably gonna replace DCE on the bench, but MacDonald really? He's not origin level at least for another 2 years.

roughyedspud · Apr 1, 2015

Has anyone asked if segayaro want to play for PNG?

hutch · Apr 2, 2015

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/spor...-smith-in-maroon/story-fni3gfvk-1227268247750

Segeyaro said on Wednesday he was disappointed with the way the sport in his homeland had treated his late father, Iffy the man who started the countrys schoolboys team and it was his dream to play Origin.

roughyedspud · Apr 2, 2015

Thats a shame...cos its player like james that could have changed the fortunes of png

milton · Apr 3, 2015

Do you think they will select mainly the hunters team for the combinations?

mikail-eagle · Apr 3, 2015

I think in some key positions they will maintain the Hunters combinations. My likely line up would be;

1. Stargoth Amean - Hunters
2. David Mead - Titans
3. Thompson Teteh - Hunters
4. Kato Ottio - Hunters
5. Bland Abavu - Hunters
6. Ray Thompson- Cowboys
7. Roger Laka- Hunters
8. Neville Costigen- Blackhawks
9. Wartovo Puara- Hunters
10. Luke Page - Raiders
11. Ryse Martin- Blackhawks
12. Tyson Martin- Cutters
13. Adam Korave - Hunters

Reserves
14. Tommy Butterfield - Dolphins
15. Enoch Maki - Hunters
16. Willie Minoga- Hunters
17. Israel Eliab- Hunters
18. Wellington Albert- Panthers
19. Stanton Albert- Panthers
20. Jason Chan- Burliegh Bears

That is just from. The selectors might have a few different players.

Son of Minto · Apr 5, 2015

Didnt Mead switch allegiance to NSW?

mikail-eagle · Apr 10, 2015

https://www.facebook.com/pages/PNGRFL-Papua-New-Guinea-Rugby-Football-League/531057333687951?fref=nf

OFFICIAL TRAIN ON SQUAD ANNOUNCED

PNGRFL announces PNG Kumuls squad for May Test match

PAPUA New Guinea Rugby Football League has announced a 29-member squad for the one-off Test match against Fiji next month.
The squad, later to be reduced to the final 18 on Sunday, 26th April, was put together by the PNGRFL National Selectors and Kumuls coach Mal Meninga and assistant Michael Marum.
Chairman Sandis Tsaka sanctioned the squad on behalf of the PNGRFL Board and approved its announcement today.

The squad in random order is:

David Mead (Gold Coast Titans),
Nene MacDonald (Sydney Roosters)
Bland Abavu (SP Hunters)
Kato Ottio (SP Hunters)
Wellington Albert (Penrith Panthers)
Israel Eliab (SP Hunters)
Roger Laka (SP Hunters)
Luke Page (Canberra Raiders)
Ray Thompson (NQ Cowboys)
Rod Griffin (Ipswich Jets)
Rhyse Martin (Townsville Blackhawks)
Tyson Martin (Mackay Cutters)
Adam Korave (SP Hunters)
Wartovo Puara (SP Hunters)
Willy Minoga (SP Hunters)
Brandy Peter (SP Hunters)
Stanton Albert (Penrith Panthers)
Ase Boas (SP Hunters)
Josh Damen ( Souths Logan Magpies)
Kurt Baptiste (Canberra Raiders)
Timothy Lomai (SP Hunters)
Esau Siune (SP Hunters)
Adex Wera (SP Hunters)
Lawrence Tuu (SP Hunters)
Noel Zeming (SP Hunters)
Thompson Teteh (SP Hunters),
Enock Maki (SP Hunters)
Henry Noki (SP Hunters)
Stargroth Amean (SP Hunters).

Evil Homer · Apr 10, 2015

Since when has Kurt Baptiste been PNG eligible?

Also sad that the English-based players will not be involved. Hopefully this changes in the future. Also f**k Segeyaro and the stupid Aussies that have influenced him.

gyallop · Apr 10, 2015

Evil Homer said:
Since when has Kurt Baptiste been PNG eligible?

Also sad that the English-based players will not be involved. Hopefully this changes in the future. Also f**k Segeyaro and the stupid Aussies that have influenced him.

That is from left field as he has always claimed to be indigenous and never claimed any connection to PNG in the past.

at least the stupid aussies are releasing their players when they don't have to unlike the Brits.

Segeyaro's dad Billy was pissed on by the PNG rabble and as NRL hooker of the year who can blame the kid for chasing the coin that comes from Origin and Australian games and the increase that will add to his market worth.

gyallop · Apr 10, 2015

Dakink said:
Just a question, how come we see such a low representation of PNG players inthe NRL?

It's not lack of talent so I assume other reasons? Maybe legal? Though there are a few playing for Qcup sides...

undeveloped natural talent for those who have the size partly caused by the lack of visas to come to Australia to be developed. The Q Cup guys were almost all born/raised here.

mikail-eagle · Apr 10, 2015

gyallop said:
That is from left field as he has always claimed to be indigenous and never claimed any connection to PNG in the past.

at least the stupid aussies are releasing their players when they don't have to unlike the Brits.

Segeyaro's dad Billy was pissed on by the PNG rabble and as NRL hooker of the year who can blame the kid for chasing the coin that comes from Origin and Australian games and the increase that will add to his market worth.

His dads name is Iffysoe. Billy is Segs big Brother. And I wouldn't read too much into the claims about the PNGRFL Officials and Segs father. Maybe it happened under the previous admin.

The current mob have raised the organisation back up and are doing a great job.

Evil Homer · Apr 10, 2015

gyallop said:
at least the stupid aussies are releasing their players when they don't have to unlike the Brits

I'm pretty sure they do have to, and I'm also pretty sure that British clubs weren't even consulted and have nothing to do with this. Stop talking shit.

franklin2323 · Apr 10, 2015

Evil Homer said:
Since when has Kurt Baptiste been PNG eligible?

Also sad that the English-based players will not be involved. Hopefully this changes in the future. Also f**k Segeyaro and the stupid Aussies that have influenced him.

Clearly you didn't read Segeyaro's reason for changing. He's pissed at the board about the treatment of his old man

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