The wait is over – the SP PNG Hunters have officially kicked off their preseason preparations for the 2027 season! With an extensive squad of more than 60 players, both returning SP PNG Hunters and the cream of the Digicel Exxon Mobil Cup teams have been invited to join Block 1 of the SP PNG Hunters preseason.
The stakes are now higher than ever, with the PNG Chiefs inaugural season just one year away. Each player invited to the preseason train on squad has an opportunity to earn a spot in the SP PNG Hunters final 30-man squad which will be named in late February before the start of the 2027 Hostplus Cup Season.
Preseason Squad
The following players have been invited to the SP PNG Hunter preseason Block 1:
| Alex Joshua | Ames John |
| Ben Fige | Benia Simon |
| Bruce Bawase | Carlos Lung |
| Chris Culligan | Clent Lama |
| David Issac | Dou Tapako |
| Douglas David | Elijah Roltinga |
| Emmanuel Alfred | Felix Beki |
| Francis Sam | Gideon Moses |
| Graham Rex | Gregan Format |
| Hercules Kondo | Himson Ulalom |
| Isaac Paun | Ismael Viake |
| Jack Gasie | Jacob Lot |
| Jayden Numapo | Jeremiah Ben |
| Joel Gena | Joel William |
| Jordan Pat | Joseph Kora |
| Joseph Martin | Joshua Mire |
| Koso Bandi | Limbi Henry |
| Lote Kuman | Lynchill Kiap |
| Majo Joel | Manase Watt |
| Manisa Kai | Manu John |
| Markati Kongo | Mcwin Worinu |
| Miles Banam | Modekai Waim |
| Murray Fige Connors | Nathaniel Apa |
| Philape Miale | Norman Akunai |
| Seal Kalo | Samuel Wak |
| Sefa Dait | Sebastian Benson |
| Sanny Wabo | Trevor Solu |
| Victor Ario | Wenemba Gaffie |
| Whallan Tau-Loi | Xavier Turi |
For more information, please email media@pnghunters.com
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