The Nauru Chiefs embark on their International Cup campaign tomorrow with a showdown against the fancied Papua New Guinea side in Melbourne.
The Chiefs headed to Melbourne yesterday to begin preparations for the tournament, which will see 16 countries from around the world fight out for the mantle for the international's best.
Stawell Times-News journalist Tim O'Connor takes a look at the team that has been assembled under coach Wes Illig.
Chiefs line-upTrent Depuane (19/10/1985)181cm, 93kg. Captain of the side, strong and reliable in the ruck or holding any key positions.
Dame Priven (5/1/1981)180cm, 102kg. Big powerful forward who provides the team with a marking target. Good kick of a football.
Mal Batsiua (26/6/1988)166cm, 71kg. Vice captain who is quick and skillful.
Agir Amwano (2/12/1986)175cm, 89kg. Vice captain who had had an excellent season at Great Western. Accumulates possessions with tough, smart football.
Rudin Spanner (23/4/1975)175cm, 83kg. Eldest member of the team, very smart footballer.
Tim Teabuge (14/10/1983)180cm, 90kg. Ruckman, come key position player. Good skills both sides of his body and has a terrific leap.
Deamo Baguga (14/3/1986)167cm, 75kg. Lightning quick with a huge leap and is basically an excitement machine.
Clint Engar (24/3/1983)169cm, 79kg. Tough and uncompromising backman who can always be relied upon.
Vili-Kesa Jeremiah (1/12/1987)167cm, 77kg. Talented midfielder who is a stoppage specialist.
Toria Mwareow (19/4/1985)168cm, 73kg. Attacking defender who runs all day and hits targets by foot.
George Quadina (16/4/1989)164cm, 68kg. Deceivingly quick and agile who is always dangerous when running forward.
Otto Adam (11/3/1989)169cm, 74kg. Strong through hips and very hard to move off the football. A natural forward with a flair for kicking goals.
German Grundler (16/3/1986)168cm, 72kg. Athletic and skillful, like a vacuum cleaner, picks up everything below his knees.
Brendan Waidabu (22/1/1987)180cm, 85kg. Tall, athletic and good on both sides of the body. Has a huge leap. Key defender and ruckman.
Ronpade Cook (15/8/1986)176cm, 81kg. Player with a touch of flair, can make the hard things look easy.
Johnny Dagiaro (11/9/1988)168cm, 80kg. Skillful midfielder with excellent skills on both sides of the body.
Neil Scotty (14/11/1982)168cm, 79kg. Tough and straight-ahead type player.
Aronson Eobob (17 years-old)183cm, 100kg. Big, strong and tough key position player.
Derrick Seymour (17 years-old)172cm, 82kg. Slick defender who has great skills and reads the play well.
Tiana Waidabu178cm. Brother of Brendan who is a similar player in stature with an outstanding vertical leap.
Peski Agir167cm, 78kg. Quick, skillful and reliable. Will put his head over the football and protects mates.
Adolph Uepa168cm, 83kg. Tough, straight-ahead defender who will not take a sideways step.
Clarence Notte174cm, 84kg. Classy footballer with great skills and excellent brain.
David Dagiaro156cm, 72kg. Nuggety player who has terrific ball winning ability, good skills and tremendous courage.
Nash Starr166cm, 79kg. Reliable defender with a strong mixture of skill and courage.
Ranier Gadibu179cm, 95kg. Straight ahead defender who loves to find room to run and kick long.
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