Round 7 Saturday wrap: Bears claim Kokoda Cup

Burleigh Bears second rower Hayden Schwass scored the first try of the game in the first minute and the final try in the final minute during his side's Kokoda Cup win against PNG Hunters.

The Bears, donning an ANZAC jersey and up 24-4 at half-time, scored eight tries to the Hunters' five to secure the two points in Round 7 of Hostplus Cup. 

Bears captain Sam Coster said it was good to get the win in front of the big crowd - including Melbourne Storm weapon Xavier Coates - at UAA Park.

"It was good... we started well and then we sort of lost a bit of our concentration and our process of what we wanted to do... we gave them a bit of momentum and they're such a good momentum team, so if you give them some, they can score points really quick, and then we got it back a little bit and held on," Coster said.

"The game had some good parts but there's still plenty to work on, but it was good to get the two points. 

"It's always good and a good honour (to play in the ANZAC jersey for the Kokoka Cup)... it's an honour to be able to have this game every year with PNG. Feel very privileged to play on such a great weekend."

Hunters hooker Judah Rimbu and Bears five-eighth Josh Rogers were awarded player of the match medals for their performances in the spirited game. 

Coster said he thought everyone played well and played their role in the game.

"I think our two starting fronties in Matty Koellner and Bailey Butler really set the platform really well... and our two hookers Patty Politoni, the vet, he knows his role and he defends really well, and then when Cole Geyer gets on, he opens up the game for us.... I thought they were really good," Coster said.

"We've still got plenty to work on but there's something there... we've just got to keep working hard and find out where we can go this year."