The Mosquito's guernsey has the kumul (raggiana bird-of-paradise), a national symbol of PNG (and element of the national flag of Papua New Guinea), in the national colours of red, black and yellow. PNG went through the competition undefeated only to lose to Ireland in the Grand Final. Copyright: © 2020 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The Papua New Guinea national Australian rules football team (nicknamed the "Mosquitos" and for sponsorship purposes, the Telikom PNG Mosquitos) represents Papua New Guinea in the team sport of Australian rules football.. PNGAA Beginning as a state representative team in 1973 (when it participated in the Teal Cup), it debuted internationally against Australia at Under 17 level in 1977. Herewith, a couple of photographs of the Aussie Rules teams that we put together in Lae in the early 1960’s. Back Row : John Robson, Dave Tarrant, John Bellinger, Tom Collins (Vice-captain), Ian Brazenor, M Hodgins. Papua New Guinea stun Tahiti to keep World Cup dream alive. Harry Bellette – BPs Lae; Gordon Farrelly – plumbing business, Lae; Peter Broadhurst – Patrol Officer; Arvi Pitkanen – Comworks, Lae; Noel Blair – Govt Stores, Lae; Tom Collins – Govt Stores, Lae; Emil Endor I think was based in Madang; also Will Muskens; Fred Hill P&T, Lae; Hugh Maher – Treasury, Lae; Greg Goudie – businessman, Lae and Patron; Alan Stevens, I think was with DCA; Horrie Niall of course, was the District Commissioner; Bob Jones – Comworks, Lae; Bob Christiansen – Treasury, Goroka; Bill Hannam worked for Gordon Farrelly; Tom Duncan – P&T, Lae; Sam Leigh – Education; Dave Tarrant – Govt Stores, Lae; Denis Molan – Bank of NSW, Lae. Of the 25 players from last season, only 16 remain. Those from Madang and Goroka were flown in courtesy of Reg Ansett and we also had one or two who came in from the outstations. 4 Mosquitos were named in the All-International team – Donald Barry, Overa Gibson, Joe Lla and Stanis Susuve. In Papua New Guinea, Rugby league is highly popular and is regarded as the country’s national sport. Noel Blair was a top Aussie Rules player in Tasmania before coming to PNG and “Ginty” Stevens was a top player in the ACT with Ainslie F C. Purists will note that there are only 16 team members in the side that played in Port Moresby; wingmen were dispensed with because of the lack of space playing on a rugby league field. But the country’s developing status and the geographical challenges of the country continue to prove an obstacle for football development. In early 2008, the national team secured its first major sponsor – Telikom PNG – which helped to fund the junior squads competing in Australia and the senior squad's International Cup campaign. Maybe some other viewers can fill in on the others or correct any errors I may have made. The Papua New Guinea national rugby league team represents Papua New Guinea internationally in the sport of rugby league football.. In 2002, Papua New Guinea competed in the International Cup in Melbourne. PO Box 453 Papua New Guinea are in control of their own destiny in Oceania World Cup qualifying after winning 2-1 in Tahiti. 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Player Country Position born; A: Joe Aisa: Papua New Guinea: Defender: 09/05/1971: Patrick Aisa: Papua New Guinea: Midfielder: 06/07/1994: Jonathan Allen: Papua New Guinea The Papua New Guinea team experienced huge difficulties leading to the 2010 Rugby League Four Nations Tournament, as politicians clashed for control over the game and the governing body, the PNGRFL, was split over issues concerning junior development, the national team and the Papua New Guinea NRL bid. Identity. Second Row: T Paton, Hugh Maher, Greg Goudie (President), Alan (Ginty) Stevens, Horrie Niall (District Commissioner), Marnie Rennie, E Stene. Gordon Farrelly was a top rugby player and rugby league coach (he was our fitness coach) and Bill Hannam also was a fine league player, both with Comworks team in Lae. That year PNG won the gold medal of the International division defeating New Zealand. In the 2008 International Cup, PNG, captained by Alister Sioni again went through the competition unbeaten, this time defeating New Zealand in a thriller. A minor setback to the representation of the Mosquitos was the cancellation of the 2003 Arafura Games due to SARS fears. In the 2005 International Cup, PNG again went through the competition unbeaten only to lose the Grand Final to a much improved New Zealand national team. In 2000, the Mosquitoes were invited to play New Zealand in a curtain raiser to a pre-season AFL match in Wellington, but were unable to raise the funds required. Papua New Guinea is the most decorated nation in international Australian Football, having won the equal most Australian Football International Cup titles (3 - 2008, 2014, 2017) and five medals including 3 silver medals (2002, 2005, 2011), as well as three gold medals at the Arafura Games. Solomon Islands moved a step closer to a World Cup regional play-off against New Zealand after beating Papua New Guinea 3-2 on Friday. Back Row: Harry Bellette, Gordon Farrelly, Peter Broadhurst, Arvi Pitkanen, Noel Blair, Tom Collins, R Stevenson, Emil Endor, Will Muskens, Fred Hill (Trainer). In the same competition, PNG also competed against sides from Nauru, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. Prior to the 2005 International Cup, AFL legend Mal Michael offered to play for the PNG side, but was ruled ineligible by the AFL. Solomon Islands close in on World Cup playoff. October 8, 2020. Summary - National Soccer League - Papua New Guinea - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway Herewith some background on the players (of those that I remember). A women's national team began representing Papua New Guinea at the 2017 AFL International Cup. I seem to recall we had one game each year, one in Lae and the next year in Port Moresby. Scores: New Guinea - 14 goals, 22 behinds = 106 points .............. Papua - 10 goals, 7 behinds = 67 points Played at Niall Reserve, Lae, 2 July 1960. The Mosquitos represent the best PNG born and bred players from the clubs and teams of AFL PNG and is one of the nation's most successful sporting teams, currently ranked … 1977 was a historic year for Papua New Guinean footy. Football statistics of Joe Aisa including club and national team history. Founded 1960 Address PO Box 3645 Conakry Country Guinea Phone +224 (30) 455 878 E-mail guineefoot59@yahoo.fr In 1996 the Mosquitoes played a curtain raiser to an Australian Football League match in Perth overwhelmingly defeating the Central Desert Eagles. Donald Barry was best on the ground in the Grand Final. There was no actual competition in Lae, but we used to rake up enough players in Lae and from the surrounding towns to challenge Port Moresby, where there was a regular competition. Football statistics of the country Papua New Guinea in the year 2019. Solomon Islands are through to the Oceania World Cup qualifying playoff after securing top spot in Group B on Tuesday. In 1999 won the gold medal again at the games, once again defeating New Zealand in the final. Solomon Islands book World Cup playoff against New Zealand. 2 points up at the final siren, 17-year-old Amua Pirika kicked a goal after the siren. 1 from Port Moresby Rugby League team, Paga Panthers, in addition to Adam Korave, who played with Ipswich Jets last season. Papua New Guinea has never been short on playing numbers with a population of more than six million and approximately 200,000 who play the game. Visit ESPN to view Papua New Guinea squad and player information from all competitions, along with a season-by-season archive. ... and Bill Hannam also was a fine league player, both with Comworks team in Lae. Overa Gibson was best and fairest in the 2008 International Cup.