World Footy News

PNG's Stanis Susuve debuted in the Gold Coast’s first formal game against the Eastern Ranges in Round 1 of Victoria’s elite TAC Cup (Under 18 competition). Susuve was among the Gold Coast’s better players on the night and kicked a goal as well, although his team suffered a comfortable loss. In Round 2 it all came together and the Coast smashed the Western Jets by 134 points. Hopefully countryman Amua Pirika will join him in the side too.

The new club have a bye this week, but read here for a great article from PNG’s “The Courier” newspaper (pictured). Fantastic to read about what the change was like in terms of culture shock for these guys leaving their native countries.

Also of note was the debut of impressive 19 year old Ali Pinda for Bacchus Marsh in the very strong regional Victorian Ballarat Football League. Unfortunately his team was on the wrong end of a big loss. Read here for a match report from Bacchus Marsh’s local paper.