NRL: Parramatta Eels winger Maika Sivo has scored an unreal long distance try in Fiji's clash with PNG in the Pacific Championship.
Could Papua New Guinea play host to the NRL’s newest franchise? $600 million worth of backing could make the Kumuls’ dream a reality.
The $600 million investment reportedly won’t solely focus on rugby league, with funds being used to strengthen the nation socially and economically. The Kumuls’ recruitment team would also likely have more time to prepare than Wayne Bennett’s Redcliffe-based team, who had less than two years to build a squad.
Johnston is one of the biggest names currently representing the Kumuls in the 2023 Pacific Championships competition. The 22-year-old is one of the game’s most exciting outside backs and his aerial ability is second to none.If he has a desire to represent his nation he could become a marquee player, however he could win premierships with the Storm in years to come and would likely command a hefty pay packet.However, his damaging skills in the centres can’t be understated and the dangerous ballrunner would be an invaluable asset for the potential new franchise.
He debuted in Round 13 against the Eels and has also gone on to represent PNG at the Pacific Championships. The 25-year-old had a solid season last year in England, kicking a field goal to win the 2023 Challenge Cup Final for the Leopards to down Hull KR.SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Lachlan Lam of Papua New Guinea celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the Men's International Test Match between Papua New Guinea and Fiji at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on June 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.
He is currently contracted until the end of 2025 and would demand upwards of $700,000 per-season to secure his services come his next contract. Egan would be a savvy signing and would be the perfect hooker to lead the forward pack around for the Kumuls, completing a formidable spine for the NRL’s potential newest franchise.May is currently in negotiations to sign a contract extension at the Roosters, proving to be a crucial member of Trent Robinson’s forward pack.
2023 was the most involved Lemuelu has been in an NRL season, having played 24 games across three years with the Cowboys. Red V powerbrokers have reportedly begun negotiations to hand him an extension, but it remains to be seen how long he will stay at the Dragons.In his first full season in first grade, Hopgood earnt a call-up to the Maroons squad, such was his impact for the Eels.
J'Maine Hopgood of the Eels runs the ball during the round 21 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Parramatta Eels at Qld Country Bank Stadium on July 22, 2023 in Townsville, Australia. The gun hooker was also named in the 2021 RLWC Team of the Tournament after an impressive campaign with the Kumuls.
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