Spin Doctors are the champions of the 2024 Media Pool Competition after a nail biting challenge yesterday afternoon at the Lamana Gold Club.
The arena was surrounded by eager fans and supporters witnessing the display of skillful precision and coordination of 47-year-old Kupe Yore and 24-year-old Jackson Ng.
A fourth time champion, Yore proudly represented Spin Doctors while Team Captain, Ng stepped up for Tropical Storms for their first grand final experience.
Ng displayed outstanding skills giving Yore a run for the money.
In the end, Yore proved that experience supersedes, skillfully placing the last of four balls and sinking the black ball.
A proud team Manager for Spin Doctors, Dr Sam Yockopua said after losing three consecutive grand finals since 2021, this win was very fulfilling.
He congratulated Tropical Storms for making it into their first grand final and putting up a tough challenge.
“It was a very tough game. I want to congratulate Tropical Storms, they’ve been a very consistent team.
“Them being the minor premiers, we were very nervous but we were lucky to win,” Yokopua said.
Yore who had lead the team to victory in four grand finals in 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2021 said this victory was bittersweet after losing at the 2022 and 2023 grand finals.
“From starting with marble snooker in Mt Hagen town at a young age to playing at this level and winning is a dream come true,” Yore said.
Despite the loss, Ng said he was very proud of his team and happy that among the 23 teams that took part, they made it into the grand final.
“Our first time to go into the grand final as well so I would like to congratulate ourselves even though we did not win.
“We did well in the minor premiership and I really appreciate them.”
