Column 1 – The National

Two-way race
The way things are developing, some are speculating that it is shaping up to be a two-way race between Pangu and PNC (read: Marape vs O’Neill). But do not count your chickens before they hatch! It’s the land of the unexpected, remember?
Team selection
Disappointing to see some fans already criticizing the Kumuls team selection for the game against Fiji on Saturday. Our problem is that we have too many armchair critics who think they know better. Please just let the coach and his staff do their jobs.
Broncos lose
The Storm halted the Broncos’ winning streak on Friday (blame that master-class display from halves Munster and Hughes). Ardent equine fan is lost for words.
Touching gesture
Little girl following her parents at Gordon stopped when she saw a boy about her age panhandling nearby. She gave him something from her pocket. Her parents could just watch in awe.
Thought for today
Top quote
“I have been properly refined to lead PNG now. People of Morobe, I am here to collect the numbers and form government to bring the change you need.” – PNG Party leader Belden Namah.