Red Dust Rolling in for the Kokomo Nines
Confirmed the mighty PNGs from West Aussie “RED DUST” will be playing in our Kokomo 9s on Sept 26th.They were a force to be reckoned with in 2014 and I can assure you all, they will be hard and tough again 2015. Ignatius Papenga and his management team have done a great job in their fundraising efforts.Player to watch is Johnny Tara who was outstanding last year. Here we have a photo of last years team in which they looked outstanding in their gear from Axellerate Sports Marketing’s, Anthony Toscano.
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Hiritano Jets Boarding Kokomo Nines
The Hiritano Jets team confirmed now to play in our “Kokomo 9s” Carnival on Saturday Sept 26th.The team is coached by Manny Komung who is very confident his side will do well.The preparation has been excellent.Last year Kokomo Mens “A” rep Jonathan Ilau will lead the charge by the Jets.The side has some good height and size that will suit the 9s concept, so look out the “Hiritano Jets” are gunning to be the Champions of the “Kokomo 9s 2015”
The Jets gear was supplied “Pacific Customs Sportswear” the contact is Manny Artango
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Training Starts this Friday Night!
Training Commences
Qld PNG “Kokomos” training for u14 u16 and u18 and womens open will start training from this Friday Night 21st August at Bill Norris Oval Beenleigh 6.45pm start.If anyone is catching the train it is better to get off at Holmview station not Beenleigh,the Holmview one is much closer. Please report to admin desk which will be near grandstand canteen before proceeding to field.
Kokomo Nines Carnival – Sign Up to Play!
To all the u20 and mens open players please get yourself into a 9s team for our “Kokomo 9s ” Carnival on Saturday Sept 26th so you can be eligible for selection in our Mens “A” and combinedu20/mens “B” teams for upcoming challenges in the month of Oct.
In saying this we do encourage a lot of our u18s to compete in the “Kokomo 9s” with the opens. Last year we had a lot of this age group get involved and they were outstanding.
First Game Scheduled for 3rd October, 2015
Our first challenge game will be on Oct 3rd at Wavell Heights for our Mens”A” versing RLQ Samoa, the two finalists from QPICC Final 2014.We also trying to arrange a game for our u20/mens “B” also on same day and venue.
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Kokomos Announce League Nines Carnival for September
QLD PNG Chairman, Tom Adamson, announced the QLD PNG Kokomos Nines Carnival will be held on Saturday, 27th September, 2014 and invited teams in Queensland and across Australia to compete.
The cost is $1000 per team for QLD and Australian teams and $500AUD for teams from PNG. The Prizemoney for the carnival winners and the runners up will be determined by how many teams compete. All teams will be given 20 free passes for players and coaching staff.
The Nines carnival will be held at Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh in Queensland.
Teams will be allowed a maximum of 16 players in each squad of which five can be non-PNG players. (Once 16 players are registered for the first game, extra players cannot be added on. Players must stay in the same numbered jerseys throughout the competition. Players must be 17 years old and over to compete. Games will be 2×9 minute halves.
Team nomination fee must be paid in full by 6pm, Friday 5th September, 2014.
If you are interested please contact, Tom Adamson at tom.adamson1@bigpond.com