ONE-time Papua New Guinea Kumuls Zev John says he is aiming to win a National Rugby League (NRL) contract and regain his spot in the national side after joining the Mackay Cutters for next season in the Intrust Super Cup (ISC).
The 21-year-old made his Intrust Super Cup debut with the Redcliffe Dolphins and played three games last season after being signed by the club for on a one-year deal.
The forward told The National from Melbourne, Australia, that Mackay Cutters chief executive Maurie Fatnowna had offered him a one-year deal with the North Queensland Cowboys’ feeder club.

THE SP Hunters will play 12 home games in the 2020 Intrust Super Cup season, according to the Queensland Rugby League which released the 23-round regular season draw on Friday.
The Hunters could also host a 13th game during the regular season with the Country round (Round 19 – Sun, Aug 2) away fixture against the Tweed Heads Seagulls possibly brought to a venue outside Port Moresby, according to coach Matthew Church.

Michael Marum has brought down the curtain on a glittering coaching career with the SP Hunters after a six-year spell that included an Intrust Super Cup minor premiership and title.
 
The two-time coach of the year was instrumental in developing many Papua New Guinea Kumuls stars of the modern era, including Ase and Watson Boas, Justin Olam and Edene Gebbie.
 
Marum, who is helping out with competitions in Rabaul, will now take up his new role as coaching director of the Hunters and Kumuls. 

Harrison Smith scored a hat-trick, while forward Nick Brown and fresh face Will Partridge both scored a doubles as the Dolphins proved far too good for the PNG Hunters in their 46-0 win over the PNG Hunters in Round 22.

The two sides were playing for the Stan Joyce Cup with the game dedicated to outgoing SP Managing Director Stan Joyce who has been a strong supporter of rugby league throughout PNG.

The inclusion of  former Hunters players in the likes of  Willie Minoga, Gary Lo and David Loko did not help as  Burleigh Bears held off  the Hunters 24 - 6 at the National Football stadium in Port Moresby in a we condition this afternoon. 

The visitors got off to a 12 – 0 lead at halftime.

After getting a two point penalty in the 14th minute Jamal Fogarty would race away to score after what was perceived to be a knock-on was let go by the referee.