Tassell lays down rules for juniors

By KEVIN TEME
THE schoolboys’ rugby league development squad was named after a successful Coca-Cola PNG NRL Bid National schoolboy’s rugby league championship in Lae last weekend.
PNG NRL Bid chief executive officer Brad Tassell said his team had set strict guidelines and every player had to abide by these rules to be guaranteed a spot.
“It is pretty simple, you are the top players selected from the rest. The commitment you give to your school and the game will be monitored.
“You will have to give priority to your education and if you disobey your teachers when at school or don’t attend classes and break school rules then you will not hop on the plane to Port Moresby,” Tassell said.
He was speaking when naming the final 21 players for the U-15 and U-17 squads. The squads will go into camp in Port Moresby in November.
The U-15 squad: Tanei Moses, Lucas Geosesa, Tony Wemin, Jeff Jero, Mockay Wemin Bani, Elijah Tau, Newman Waikilin, Sibona Seri Hegame and Kenneth Sendry (Southern), Tasi Kui, Napolean Ilofa, Jehuda Sipa and Joseph Paul ( Highlands), Simon Penaki, Michael Kavie (New Guinea Islands), Clifford Wanoko, Wesly Hondo, Robert Manesen, Ereman Ken, Bill Paul (Northern) and Lavax Ketauwo (Highlands).
The U-17 side:  Patrick Inapero, Fera Jomate, Nogo Ore (Highlands), Ben Wemin, Samuel Kolt, Paul Dickson, Abel Vagi, Steven Doriga, Pales Andein, Max Doriga, Gahuna Silas (Southern), Mafus Kalus, Eddie Motoro, Alsano Kaulo (Northern), Konnie Bernard, John Luana, Jamieson John, John Blaise Dau, Hemson Lavu, Jermey Paliabutu and Eliakim Lukara New Guinea Islands).
The coaching and management staff will be named at a later date.
Tussell acknowledged the support of major sponsors, parents and teachers for their continued support.