MATCH REPORT: Ipswich Jets v PNG Hunters -LIVE
Round: 11 Intrust Super Cup
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017.
Time: 3.05pm
Venue: North Ipswich Reserve
Referee: Chris Anderson
Hosts: Mike Rabitt and Adrian Vowles
TEAM LISTS
Ipswich Jets
1. Wes Conlon 2. Michael Purcell 3. Ben White 4. Nemani Valekapa 5. Richard Pandia 6. Chris Ash 7. Dane Phillips (c) 8. Mitch Carpenter 9. Luke Capewell 10. Nat Neale 22. Tyson Lofipo 12. Seb Pandia 13. Rory Humphreys 11. Sam Martin 15. Lachlan Roe 16. Huskie Teatau 21. Jesse Roberts
Coach: Ben Walker and Shane Walker
PNG Hunters
1. Stargroth Amean 2. Bland Abavu 3. Israel Eliab 4. Adex Wera 5. Wawa Paul 6. Ase Boas (c) 7. Watson Boas 8. Wellington Albert 9. Wartovo Puara 10. Esau Siune 11. Nixon Putt 12. Row David Loko 13. Stanton Albert 14. Silas Gahuna 15. Rahdly Brawa 16. Enock Maki 17. Moses Meninga 18. Ishamel Baikawa 19. Muka Peter Kalu 20. Butler Morris
Coach: Michael Marum.
1. Stargroth Amean 2. Bland Abavu 3. Israel Eliab 4. Adex Wera 5. Wawa Paul 6. Ase Boas (c) 7. Watson Boas 8. Wellington Albert 9. Wartovo Puara 10. Esau Siune 11. Nixon Putt 12. Row David Loko 13. Stanton Albert 14. Silas Gahuna 15. Rahdly Brawa 16. Enock Maki 17. Moses Meninga 18. Ishamel Baikawa 19. Muka Peter Kalu 20. Butler Morris
Coach: Michael Marum.
PNG Cultural Dancers entertain the crowd before the 2nd placed Hunters take on 8th placed Jets. The Jets feature two QLD PNG Kokomos players, Richard T Pandia and Sebastian Takao Pandia. The crowd being treated to the best in PNG Culture as part of the Annual Harmony Day celebrations and the best in PNG Rugby League talent.
FIRST HALF:
Incredible opening stanza from both the #Jets and #PNGHunters. Jets freestyle putting pressure on #PNG early.
Adex Wera getting a loose pass and making a 60m run but a mistake hands the ball straight back to the Jets.
Wellington Albert TRY TIME for the #PNGHunters 4 against the #IpswichJets 0
Ase Boas kicks a penalty straight thru the sticks from in front. #PNGHunters 6 v #IpswichJets 0
#QLDPNGKokomos Pandia brothers, Richie and Seb, playing a key role in both the attack & defence for the #IpswichJets
Watson Boas kick & strong #PNGHunters defense catches the #Jets in touch and earn themselves a second set of six. #intrustsupercup
Seb Pandia gets pinned for offside and Ase Boas kicks the penalty.
PNGHunters 8 v Ipswich Jets 0
Classy show n go by Ase Boas makes the break & offloads to Adex Wera! TRY TIME!
#PNGHunters 14 v #IpswichJets 0 – 16mins to Half Time.
Again an Ase Boas grubber & strong #PNGHunters defence earn them a second set of six. Boas hit by late shoulder charge.
Ase kick to Watson came close to another try but just failed to ground the ball.
Isreal Eliab scores out on the wing for #PNGHunters. Ase Boas adds the extras. #PNGHunters 20 v #IpswichJets 0
IntrustSuperCup HALF TIME SCORE: #PNGHunters 20 v #IpswichJets 0
Half Time Commentary:
The Ipswich Jets unique free style of play requires both speed and discipline in defence to keep them contained. Coach Marum has the Hunters defence doing both, effectively shutting down the Ipswich Jets in the first half.
In attack, the Hunters are working from wing to wing, everyone playing their part and being ably lead by their Captain, Ase Boas, who has clearly been marked for special attention from the Jets.
Let’s hope that they can maintain the rage in the second half!
SECOND HALF:
The Jets built up pressure and were just 3m out when an unforced dropped/forward pass let the Hunters off.
#IpswichJets got a roll on & looked set to score but a poor pass to Richie Pandia went over his head & a much needed try goes begging.
Both teams have played an incredibly fast and physical match and fatigue is starting to play a role in the game.
Dane Phillips scores the first try for the #IpswichJets with a well sold dummy.
#PNGHunters 20 v #IpswichJets 6.
PNGHunters conceding 10-15 metres/tackle as they drop both discipline & line speed & concede another try to #IpswichJets
PNG Hunters 20 v Ipswich Jets 12 – It is an 8 point game and the Jets are fired up.
Ase Boas Magic Boot earns the #PNGHunters another set of six with a well weighted kick into the in-goal area. Just 9mins left to go.
Ase Boas steps, weaves and SCORES! – And kicks the 2!
PNG Hunters 26 v Ipswich Jets 12
PNG Hunters 26 v Ipswich Jets 12
The Jets drag the ball over the line and concede the penalty.
TRY TIME to Bland Abavu! Boas adds the extras.
#PNGHunters 32 to #IpswichJets 12
#PNGHunters 32 to #IpswichJets 12
FULL TIME SCORE: PNG HUNTERS 32 v IPSWICH JETS 12
Full Time Commentary:
PNG Hunters played a much better all round game. The 12 points from Ipswich being scored during a period when the defensive discipline and line speed from the Hunters lapsed but the Hunters were able to regroup, adapt and respond as needed.
Congratulations to all the #PNGHunter’s boys on a well constructed game against the #IpswichJets, a team known for its unique, rolling style of play!
Match Report by Karen Paiyo
Media Manager at QLD PNG Rugby League
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