The naming competition is open to all Papua New Guineans and runs until 31 August 2025. Entries can be submitted via yourteamnamehere.co.
The move marks a milestone in the PNG–Australia partnership and a major step towards the country fielding its own NRL side in 2028.
No one’s more excited than Australia’s High Commissioner to PNG, Ewen McDonald, who has promised to give up his beloved Melbourne Storm to back the new home team.
So, what’s it going to be? The PNG Hurricanes? The Crocodiles? The mighty Mudcrabs? Over to you.