World Footy News

WFN reported PNG U/14s success signals NEAFL future for PNG/Sth Pacific. recently on the NEAFL potential of PNG either via more players involved if not PNG representation with AFL PNG General Manager Murray Bird suggesting the talent is such that one day the Mosquitoes could find a place stand alone in the NEAFL.

Bird spoke recently to the ABC on this topic and can be heard here PNG footballers to play big role in new NEAFL side.

Mr Bird says he is very confident of the ability of PNG players after their success in the under-14 side in Queensland.

"The boys played in the Queensland state academy championships on the Gold Coast and they won the grand final by nine or ten goals...they did exceptionally well," Mr Bird said.

"In the past, we've had probably eight to ten boys that have played at state league level...there's plenty of talent here.