Hunters announce Pre-season Train-on Squad

The SP PNG Hunters have officially announced their pre-season train-on squad. They kicked off their preseason preparations this week ahead of the Queensland Rugby League Hostplus Cup 2027 season.

With an extensive squad of more than 60 players, both returning SP PNG Hunters and the cream of the Digicel-ExxonMobil Cup teams have been invited to join Block 1 of the preseason training.

The stakes are now higher than ever with the PNG Chiefs inaugural season just one year away. Each player invited to the preseason train-on squad has an opportunity to earn a spot in the SP PNG Hunters final 30-man squad, which will be named in late February before the start of the Hostplus Cup 2027 season.

The following players have been invited to the SP PNG Hunters pre-season training Block 1 or phase 1:

1. Alex Joshua

2. Ames John

3. Ben Fige

4. Benia Simon

5. Bruce Bawase

6. Carlos Lung

7. Chris Culligan

8. Clent Lama

9. David Issac

10. Dou Tapako

11. Douglas David

12. Elijah Roltinga

13. Emmanuel Alfred

14. Felix Beki

15. Francis Sam

16. Gideon Moses

17. Graham Rex

18. Gregan Format

19. Hercules Kondo

20. Himson Ulalom

21. Isaac Paun

22. Ismael Vaieke

23. Jack Gasie

24. Jacob Lot

25. Jayden Numapo

26. Jeremiah Ben

27. Joel Gena

28. Joel William

29. Jordan Pat

30. Joseph Kora

31. Joseph Martin

32. Joshua Mire

33. Koso Bandi

34. Limbi Henry

35. Lote Kuman

36. Lynchill Kiap

37. Majo Joel

38. Manase Watt

39. Manisa Kai

40. Manu John

41. Markati Kongo

42. Mcwin Worinu

43. Miles Banam

44. Modekai Waim

45. Murray Fige Connors

46. Nathaniel Apa

47. Philape Miale

48. Norman Akunai

49. Seal Kalo

50. Samuel Wak

51. Sefa Dait

52. Sebastian Benson

53. Sanny Wabo

54. Trevor Solu

55. Victor Ario

56. Wenemba Gafie

57. Whallan Tau-Loi

58. Xavier Turi