SP Papua New Guinea Hunters (SP PNG Hunters) young gun, Finley Glare, remains focused on his first Prime Minister’s XIII (13) match with the PNG men’s team after a successful 2024 season with the Hunters in the Host Plus Cup.
The 21year old lad from Ialibu Pangia district of Southern Highlands Province shared with PNG HAUSBUNG that he aims to focus on his first PMs13 match tomorrow against a firm Australian PM’s 13 men’s side.
Although young Glare will have his debut with the PNG PM’s 13 Men’s side, he already has some experience playing in this particular international level representative match, having once captained the Junior PM’s 13 side. He also played in various positions from hooker, halves and the forward positions from previous competitions he was in, adding to his overall experience in rugby league.
He emphasized that his duty to his team is to be a team player, learn as much from his team and experience and bring home a win at the end of every game.
Glare also said that in the future, he would like to be part of international tournaments if given the chance and one day hopefully play outside the region.
Glare played at an early age starting in Lae Igam Primary School while in grade six. He actively took part in the School Boys competition and in his local community club the East Taraka Spiders. While competing in local Snax 9’s Tournament, he was offered a place on the Lae Snax Tigers in 2023 and later recruited into the SP PNG Hunters for the preseason.
The PM’s 13 match between the PNG and Australia side is tomorrow and Glare remains confident and trusts the team’s progress, including his captain leadership and the guidance of Coach Demetriou.
He said Sunday’s match will be significant for him, and his family will be on the stands cheering for him motivating him to be his best out on the field with his fellow teammates representing Papua New Guinea.