World Footy News

Two of Papua New Guinea's best exports continue to make excellent progress in Queensland's top league, with John James and Amua Pirika, starring in Mt Gravatt's 8 point trial game win over Broadbeach.

According to the AFLQ website's article PNG Boys Alight, James was at his electrifying best, putting on a best-on-ground display, while Pirika booted for 4 of the Vulture's 14 goals.

Both players were prominent for the PNG Mosquitoes in the 2008 International Cup. It's clear that PNG has joined Ireland as a nation that can regularly produce talent capable of competing to at least Australian state league level.

One of the interesting stories over the next 18 months will be seeing if most PNG stars will be available for IC2011 duty, or whether the Mozzies will effectively become an "emerging PNG" team.