Great News : The Qld PNG Kokomos have been invited by the PNGRL to compete in the PBF Nines Tournament which is to be held in Lae, in March, 2015.
In this Tournament the Kokomos will be competing against the Digicel Cup teams from PNGs National competition. This is a massive achievement for our Kokomo organisation and recognition of the quality of Rugby League we represent.

Our head coach and former Kumul, Elias Paiyo, will select 13 players that he thinks will suit the 9s concept, which he will contact personally. There will also be another 3 officials travelling with playing squad.

The official announcement of the 13 man squad will be posted later this week.

STARSPOT PROFILE
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NAME : Terence Bona Baupua
AGE : 22
BIRTHPLACE : Brisbane

PNG ORIGN BACKGROUND : Port Moresby

JUNIOR CLUB : Logan Brothers

POSITION : Half, 5/8 , Hooker

OCCUPATION : Sales Assistant

2014 CLUB : Logan Brothers

2015 CLUB : Logan Brothers

REP HONOURS : Men’s PNG QLD Touch, Brisbane Cobras 20’s Touch,Qld PNG Kokomos Rugby League

FAVORITE SPORTSPERSON : Benji Marshall

NRL TEAM I SUPPORT : Broncos

MAROONS OR BLUES : Maroons

FAVORITE FOOD : Fried Chicken

FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Childish Gambino

FAVORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS : Jet Li

IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A ISLAND WITH ANOTHER PERSON WHO WOULD THAT PERSON BE : Kevin Hart

THOUGHTS ON QLD PNG KOKIMOS RUGBY LEAGUE : I love that we have the opportunity to represent PNG in QLD and gets us in touch with our community and form a brother hood, this is a jersey I take a lot of pride in wearing and look forward to it every single year.

STARSPOT PROFILE

NAME: Eli Wickham

AGE: 26

BIRTHPLACE: Brisbane

PNG: Rabaul

JUNIOR CLUB: Norths Devils

POSITION: Halfback

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

2014 CLUB: Norths Devils

2015 CLUB: Brothers Brisbane

REP HONOURS: Qld Cup Debut 2011 (Souths Logan vs Burleigh Bears) 08′ PNG World Cup camp Qld PNG Kokomo Rep 09′ – present

NRL TEAM: Brisbane Broncos

SUPPORT QLD or NSW : Maroons

FAVOURITE FOOD: Hoisin chicken/pork

FAVORITE MUSICIAN : Micheal Jackson, Prince

FAVORITE ACTOR : Leonardo Di Caprio

FAVORITE ACTRESS : Don’t have one

IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A ISLAND WITH ANOTHER PERSON WHO WOULD THAT PERSON BE:  Either Steven Franciscus, or my brother Shaun Wickham. Both are Mr. Reliables, and if worst comes to worst I’d probably die of laughter more than anything. Great company they are.

YOUR THOUGHTS ON QLD PNG RUGBY LEAGUE:  Qld PNG Kokomos are and outstanding corporation. Coming from humble beginnings and being very heavily family orientated. It has only nurtured the great success and progression of the organisation. And further more created a successful breeding ground for grass roots footy, and our up and coming talents in the junior ranks. Not only that but the professionalism of the coaching staff and the committee is second to none. Everything is always organised well and running smoothly come game day. It’s no wonder we have great success on the field and amongst the committee, and have really become a force to be reckoned with as an organisation.

ONE PERSON WHO INFLUENCED MY CAREER: If it had to be the one person whom really got the wheels turning on my footy career, it would have to be, the late Daryl Guymer. Sure my dad, and uncles all played back home, and my mum is footy mad. But he really said to me ‘come on mate, come down and sign on. Doesn’t matter how small you are, as long as you got the ticker to go the distance.’ So when I was 9 years old I signed up at norths Devils, and haven’t looked back since.

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Name : Steven Franciscus
Age :  32
Born :  Rabaul

Origin : Rabaul

Jnr Club : Redcliffe Dolphins

Position :  fullback/ all

Occupation : QA , RM road makers

2014 club : Gatton Hawks

2015 Club : retired

Rep Honors : under 19’s qld Kumuls 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 07, Q Cup West/Norths, Raidera 04/ 05, Melbourne Storm Contract 06, Brisbane 2nd division rep 02, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 captain,Qld PNG Kokomos from 2012 SEQ Captain 13, QLD Rangers 13, Toowoomba Clydsdales 14

Fav Sportsperson : Pete Sampras

NRL team :  Rabbitos

QLD or NSW : Maroons

Favorite Food : Fish & chips

Favorite Actor : Will Smith

Favorite Actress : Sandra Bullock

If you were stranded on a Island with someone who would that person be : Myself cuz u couldn’t eat my mate lol

Biggest influence on your footy career : My dad

Thoughts on Qld PNG Kokomos : It is an honour to represent your heritage and to represent your family !!