​The SP Hunters are set to take on the Ipswich Jets in a highly anticipated Hostplus Cup round 10 clash at the National Football Stadium tomorrow, with a 3pm kick-off. Despite the Jets languishing at the bottom of the 15-team ladder, Hunters coach Paul Aiton has cautioned his players against underestimating their opponents.

“We will treat the Jets the same way we treated the Blackhawks and Northern Pride. They might not be performing well on the ladder, but at this level, you have to be prepared for anything,” Aiton emphasized. “Three straight wins would be great, but we have our own targets and goals, both as a team and individually. We want to focus on getting the little things right in each training session and not dwell on last week’s results. This is a new battle, and we are focused and ready.”
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Papua New Guinea SP Hunters, middle-forward Tommy Moide has officially resigned from the team after a single season in the Hostplus Cup. The announcement was made by Hunters chief executive Scott Barker, confirming Moide's departure due to his desire to focus on personal priorities, including family and career goals.

Barker stated, “I can confirm that Tommy Moide has resigned. He asked to step down to concentrate on his health, family, and career. We respect that, and we wish him well on his new journey.”

THE 2024 preseason camp for SP Hunters in the Hostplus Cup will start this week with the announcement of the head coach and wider squad, says chief executive officer Scott Barker.
With the resignation of outgoing coach Stanley Tepend last month, it seems likely that that assistant Paul Aiton would step up for the top post to guide the club in the new season.
“Pre-season starts this week. We will have an announcement of the head coach and training squad later this week,” Barker told The National yesterday.
Hunters were two places shy of making the finals and finished 10th in the overall rankings this year.

The SP PNG Hunters have bounced backed into the winners circle after three consecutive loses defeating the Tweed Seagulls 34 -18 at home in Port Moresby on Saturday.

Coach Stanley Tepend said that win came about because the boys never gave up.

“With the disappointing loss last week at home doubled with injuries and suspensions, the boys had to re-gather and to play their role this weekend” Tepend said.


SP PNG Hunters Beat Tweed Seagulls 34 - 18 [Photo by SP Hunters]

This resulted in the Tommy Moide diving over from the ruck under the sticks 9 minutes after Tweed five-eight Toby Sexton crossed over in the opening minutes of the first half. 
Both conversion were successful bringing the scores 6 all 10 minutes into the first half.