Hewago Oea or also known as “Ace”, a proud product of our emNAU Niukick development program through the AFL PNG and Paradise Foods Sponsorship has now been promoted to the Gold Coast Suns Club’s Rookie List (Category B) for the 2021 season.

Having first joined the emNau Niukick community competition at the age of 12, the development program allowed for his progression into the AFL PNG Talent Academy. Shortly after joining the academy, Ace began representing Papua New Guinea on the International stage from the age of 13-16.

He then joined the Gold Coast Suns Academy which soon after, saw him become the first-ever PNG player to earn selection in the national NAB AFL Academy program.

It was in 2018 that Ace was recognized with an International Scholarship with the Gold Coast Suns which saw him train and play with the reserves team and earn his promotion to the Rookie List for 2021.

Paradise Foods Limited is proud to help create pathways and opportunities for local homegrown talent to progress and develop their skills at the next level.