Dedication and perseverance have earned young winger McWin Worinu a dream debut for the SP PNG Hunters this weekend.

Hunters coach Paul Aiton confirmed McWin will make his first Hostplus Cup appearance against the Tweed Seagulls after overcoming a pre-season injury setback that threatened to derail his season before it began.

According to Aiton, WcWin’s commitment throughout his rehabilitation impressed the coaching staff and ultimately earned him a contract.

"He got injured during pre-season and kept turning up to rehabilitation sessions without getting paid," Aiton said.

"He was very disciplined with his recovery, got back ahead of schedule and earned a contract through his dedication and attitude."

McWin’s determination saw him return to full training earlier than expected, with Aiton describing his recovery as a reflection of the hard work he put in behind the scenes.

"To come back ahead of schedule, a player has to be doing everything right, and that's exactly what he did," the coach said.

Following his recovery, McWin returned to action with the Hela Wigmen and quickly caught the attention of selectors with a series of strong performances, including multiple man-of-the-match displays.

His elevation to the Hunters squad comes as the club continues to battle a lengthy injury list that has sidelined several senior players.

While injuries have forced changes across the team, Aiton said McWin's selection was fully deserved.

He said, "It's quite an interesting story. He earned his opportunity through hard work and commitment, and now he gets the chance to show what he can do at this level."

McWin will be one of several changes to the Hunters line-up this weekend, with development player Christopher Culligan also included in the squad and experienced Myles Banam returning from injury.

For McWin, however, Saturday's clash represents the culmination of months of sacrifice and determination as he takes the field for his long-awaited Hostplus Cup debut.