[2] He was selected for the Papua New Guinea Kumuls and represented the side in two World Cup matches in 1992.
[2] Emil joined the North Queensland Cowboys on a two-year contract in 1994 but, after playing in 1995 pre-season trials, asked for a release.
[3] Emil was in the original Port Moresby Vipers squad to play in the Inter-City competition.
[2] Following the end of his playing career, Emil worked at the schools rugby league level.
[2] Theo Yasause, a 44-year-old former chief of staff to Papua New Guinea prime minister Michael Somare, was charged with Emil's murder.