Lae see Red in Rules
LAE Reds are new AFL/PNG champions
after defeating NCD Mirigini 4.9:33 to 3.6:24 in a tough grand
final played under muddy conditions at the Eriku Oval in Lae
yesterday.
They walked away with K2,000 cash prize money sponsored by SP
Brewery and NCD Mirigini settled for the runner-up cash prize
money of K1,000 and a trophy and Mt Hagen finished third to
collectK500 and a trophy.
It was a tightly contested affair with Lae Reds trailing behind
NCD Mirigini 0:1:1 to 1:3:9 in the first quarter and took over
the lead in the second quarter to race to a clear 2.2:14 lead to
NCD 0.2:2.
Lae Reds dominated the third quarter and shut out NCD with
1.5:11 to 1.0:6 and raced away to a comfortable lead when they
outclassed NCD Mirigini in the final quarter to wrap up the
title on a high note.
Lae Reds goal kickers Moses Tibong kicked (11) goals, Desmond
Nalong (1) and Sioni Alister (1) and NCD Mirigini goals came
from Glen Tom (1), James Loinel (1) and Peter Meli (1) each in
the first second third and fourth quarters respectively.
Eight teams from four centres - Mt Hagen, Central and NCD (2),
West New Britain (1), Kimbe Off springs (1) and Lae Gold and Lae
Reds one team each - took part in the three-day national
championships.
