As the SP PNG Hunters prepare to battle it out on home soil this weekend, Hunters coach Paul Auton said, the team is working hard on their defense to secure a win at home after going down to Blackhawks in Round 1o (R10) last weekend.
“We have been focusing a lot more on our defense. Taking it from that game (R10), we had a few losses, but I feel as though they just out played us. We didn’t have the ball in the first 20 minutes of the game, so leading to this weekend’s game, we are working hard on our defense and making our tackles.”
The Hunters will go up against the Northern Pride’s this Sunday at the Santos National Football Stadium at 3pm.
Coach Aiton further added that, as the team gears up for this weekend’s match up, a couple of changes have been made going into the Round 11 clash.
“Unfortunately, Elijah Roltinga has been ruled out due to a suspension and Clent Lama comes into his side. His been working hard on his fitness levels to get back in and Emmanuel Anis makes his debut.”
Aiton acknowledged the supporters and fans who turn up to cheer on and support the Hunters boys during every home game.
“As usual, the ones that come every week. We are happy and thank you very much coming and supporting us as always. And for those that are thinking to come, please come and support us. I know the boys really appreciate it. I always hear it from the sidelines when the crowd gets behind us, you can you how the players play, they increase in speed and play, and I know the boys really appreciate playing at home.”
Aiton confirmed that prop Koso Bandi and Benji Kot have undergone successful surgeries down in Australia after suffering ACL’s and are now back in the country and have started on their rehabilitation.