Disappointed with Hunters game

I WATCHED the SP PNG Hunters and Brisbane Tigers match on Sunday and after the second Tigers try, I noticed that the Hunters were in disarray.
The Hunters retreat at half time was that of a bunched up dejected players who were unsure of themselves.
Ten minutes into the second half and my suspicion was confirmed.
Being associated with the Goroka Lahanis for 17 years is enough to recognise a dejected team with lack of mental preparation for players leading to an “every man for himself” style of game.
The players cannot be blamed for their performance in this game.
Their performance was like newly-recruited sailors on a cramped ship with nerves put to the test, reflecting the disunity in the management team.
Unlike their Australian counterparts who were raised urban settings, our boys are only familiar with our own diet and lifestyle.
The team’s prolonged stay away from home and loved ones, away from familiar voices, touch, free movement and putting up with restricted movements and controlled diet is a nightmare each player has to go through.
Introducing new players into the team should be gradual rather than rushed to allow time for the confident players to excel.
From Sunday’s game, one could see that the mental status of every player that the Hunters camp had taken a plunge within two weeks, following their game against the Burleigh Bears.
Whoever within the management that gave these players a dose of mental preparation before the game against the Tigers had done us all a disservice and had destroyed the players.
Should the team remain in Australia, please liaise with Papua New Guineans in Australia and tertiary students living and playing rugby league in Australia to substitute our local boys until we can get ourselves reorganised.
I am certain there are hundreds of them such as Tommy Butterfield.

Gerard Saleu