04-02-2015
Media Release – For Immediate Release
Jersey: 13
Player Profile: Richard Pandia
AGE : 20
BIRTHPLACE : Madang
PNG HERITAGE : Western Highlands/Mt. Hagen
JUNIOR CLUB : Herbert River Crushers
POSITION : Utility, Forwards, Backs, prefers Centre.
OCCUPATION: University Student at Griffith University
2014 CLUB : Ipswich Jets
2015 CLUB : Ipswich Jets
REP HONORS : Presidents Cup u18s, QLD PNG Rugby League Kokomos 2012-14
FAV SPORTSPERSON : Mike Tyson and Sonny Bill Williams
NRL TEAM I SUPPORT Brisbane Broncos
QLD OR NSW : QLD Maroons
FAV FOOD : Pizza and Pasta
FAV MUSICIAN: Bryan Adams
FAV ACTOR/ACTRESS : Denzel Washington
IF STRANDED ON AN ISLAND WITH ANOTHER WHO WOULD IT BE: Nigella Lawson. If I
get hungry she can always cook me a feast.
YOUR THOUGHTS ON QLD PNG KOKOMOS RL: A good initiative which provides
opportunities for young PNG players to pull on a PNG jersey and represent their country. This
is a great foundation for developing young rugby league players who may go onto play for the
Kumuls or an NRL club. The QLD PNG Kokomos gives both men and young players pride to
play in the jersey. I know because that is how I feel every time I pull it on!
WHICH PERSON HAS HAD THE MOST INFLUENCE ON YOUR CAREER: The most
influential person in my career is my Mum. She is the reason I’m still playing today. She’s
always there to support me in life no matter what I choose to do.
QLD PNG Rugby League Inc.
Tel 0402 666 712
www.qldpngrugbyleague.com
[email protected]