The SP PNG Hunters triumphed over the Central Queensland (CQ) Capras in Round 18 of the Queensland Host Plus Cup 42-28 in their home game yesterday at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby. The SP Hunters kicked off the game and were very confident in attack and defence despite the Capras forward lock Lachlan Hubner scoring the first try in the 13th minute followed by a failed conversion by fullback Blake Moore. The first try begged for a response from the PNG boys as the SP Hunters became more involved in their attack and defence, exhausting their opponent. This allowed SP Hunters hooker, Judah Rimbu to score the first for the SP Hunters followed by two more by halfback Joshua Lau and center Alex Max. The CQ Capras responded with one more try by center Robert Jennings ending the first half. The second half saw both teams hardened their attack and defence in the rest of the remaining 40 minutes. Hunters scored 4 tries by winger Brandon Nima, while prop interchange Valentine Richard and Joshua Lau scored two more tries. However, the lead didn’t waver the CQ Capras as they put down three more tries in the second half by second rower Tom Farr, while fullback Blake Moore scored two tries before full time. The CQ Capras seem to find their rhythm but was out of time, leaving the SP hunters already at a secure point margin of 42-28. This is the SP Hunters their 3rd win following their bye in round 15, and the home ground victory now confirms the Hunters’ top 8 spot in the Host plus Cup Points Ladder. The SP PNG Hunters will be on Bye this weekend for round 19.