Lahanis pick squad for title defence

The National Sports

By ZACHERY PER
THE Bintangor Goroka Lahanis have named a 76-man train-on squad, as they begin preparations for their title defence in the Digicel Cup next season.
The squad were put together following the completion of the Simon Sia Super Nines tournament last week.
Tournament director Benji Filele confirmed that those selected were all from Eastern Highlands.
“The tournament was to identify rising rugby league talent,” Filele said.
“We have named our 76-man train-on squad.
“We will trim the number down to 28 during a fitness programme at the National Sports Institute (NSI) over the next couple of weeks.”
Filele said the players were to meet at NSI at 12pm on Jan 7 to begin preparations for their Digicel Cup campaign.
“All the positions are not locked down by the existing Bintangor Lahanis players,” he said.
“They are up for grabs.
“The best player in any position will occupy that role.”
He challenged the players to maintain their discipline and be punctual to show that they were serious about building a career in the Digicel Cup.
Squad: Absolom Lingas, Aeno Lasuwo, Ake Paluse, Alma Woro, Amos Kafare, Avefa John, Baiyo Keo Kami, Baddy Jack, Bamo Gene, Brandon Nima, Bossy Makam,Bohau Bata, Buda Eric, Charles Sul, Charlie Buka, Charlie Oliver, Chris Urakusie, Clement Dabi, David Namane, Delbert Bill, Duncan Jean, Dion Pasemo, Dylan Vavana, Eddie Pah, Ekesu Kumgi, Frank Elai, Gene Makam, Gideon Eric, Gonzella Urakusie, Issac Patrick, Issac Pup, Jacob Gibb, Jacob Kepa, Jah Hogen, Jason Jacob, Jay Tee Mel, Job Jackson, John Arme Gand, Jogi Kakae, Joseph Karara, Joseph Negio, Jordan Millie, Junior Omena, Kevi Bado, Kova Iga, Kiagi Launa, Kelly Sasuwo, Kumani Agumagu, Lane Lepe, Lanike Pol, Lavax Ketauwo, Lawerence Suto, Lapino Wano, Mal Hilton, Mark Konga, Mark Tony, Maxie Norman, Mero Haveo, Naon Taylor,Nicky Hasu, Norman Brown, Nuabe Kuipa, Palangat Kanini, Pasu Awane, Pitz Aron, Paul Pokana, Philip Bare, Robin Soga, Sefa Dait, Tassy Kawagle, Terry Umba, Tompo Kario, Yani Abusi, Zabedee Urumba.