PNGNF names Pepe's Squad to Mini SP Games

Sunday 6th September 2009

This week the PNG Netball Federation announced names of the full "Pacific MMI Pepe's" team that will attend the Mini SP Games in the Cook Islands. The same announcement was also made during yesterdays premier division grand final in Port Moresby.

The Pacific MMI Pepe's

Shooters

Lua Rikis -City Pharmacy Rebels -POMNA
Tiata Baldwin -Cougars - ANL - Australian Netball League
Marie Otio -Lagatoi / Paramana - Lagatoi NA *
Gewa Raula - Paramana - POMNA

Mid Court

Mona-Lisa Leka (c) - Esco Telstars - POMNA
Diane Kala - Sparrows - POMNA
Richanda Kassman - Snax Mermaids - POMNA
Rhoda Kerea - Central / Sparrows - Central Province NA *

Defenders

Raka Nope - Esco Telstars - POMNA
Ravu Raula - Paramana - POMNA
Winnie Mavara - City Pharmacy Rebels - POMNA
Nisha Omi - Madang - Madang NA *


Officials

Pole Kassman - Coach - POMNA
Michael Petrides - Manager - POMNA


The side will travel to Brisbane Australia on 16th September while the rest of us are celebrating independence, for both a conditioning session and games against several division 3 teams from the Brisbane League. They then travel to the Cook Islands on the 19th where they will take part in the Games. The Games start on 21st September 2009.

Unfortunately these international games will not be considered as part of the IFNA international ranking protocols but will certainly condition the Pepe's for other international obligations including December's Nations Cup meet in Singapore where they are defending champions.

When asked about their chances, a defiant pole Kassman, Coach of the Pepe's, was quick to say "We are a better than even money chance" and we're looking forward to these Games.

* - Also members of the National U21 "Cocoons"