The huge impact that the PNG Hunters have had on the Queensland Cup since they joined the competition three seasons ago could have far reaching effects for the growth of rugby league in the Pacific.

The Courier Mail's Chris Garry says moves are afoot to establish a second tier competition in Australia that will feature teams from PNG and Fiji, and eventually from Samoa and Tonga too.

He says the Hunters are the inspiration for the strategy, and although things are a little different since they switched their base from Kokopo, the unique culture of the club is quite likely to propel them into their first Grand Final at the end of the 2016 season.