Identity
The team's nickname is the Mosquitos or "Mozzies" (aka Binatangs - local PNG name for small insects, similar to a mosquito).
The Mosquito's guernsey has the kumul (Raggiana Bird of Paradise, a national symbol of PNG (and element of the national flag of Papua New Guinea), in the national colours of red, black and yellow.
Read more about this topic: Papua New Guinea National Australian Rules Football Team
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