WOMEN’S HOCKEY Carlton Holding Unbeaten Record

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31084, 13 June 1966, Page 14

WOMEN’S HOCKEY Carlton Holding Unbeaten Record

At the end of the first round of the senior women’s hockey competition Cartton narrowly retained its unbeaten record and its lead was increased when Aranui drew with Rawhiti. Results were:— Carlton 1, University 0. Aranui 2, Rawhiti 2. Dlgbys 5, West 0. Harewood 7, Hornby 1. Competition points are: Carlton «J, Aranui 5, Dlgbys 5, Harewood 4J, Rawhiti 31, University li, Hornby 1. West 1. CARLTON v. UNIVERSITY In a match which was easily the best of the season, and where the result could hav< gone either way, Carlton narrowly defeated a much-improved University team by the only goal scored. It developed into a battle to gain ascendency upon the rdgh flank and it is to University’s credit that it was able to contain the Carlton attack for mow series of dangerous moves of the game, and to launch a series of dangerous moves which nearly resulted in goals. Both teams trapped well and made every effort to retain pos session by means of accurate passing. In goal for Carlton, J. Wilson played a fine game, blocking well and clearing strongly. In the halves, S. Comer was the pivot of her team, her skilful stickwork and accurate passinf to the right enabling her to Initiate many attacks. S. Thompson (left-half) tackled resolutely and provided much vital covering, and L. White provided good support on attack.

The forwards made every effort to return play to the right flank, which was the team's main avenue of attack, but because of sound positional play by the University defence, and a failure to vary the tactics sufficiently, this method of attack was not as successful as usual. Too much reliance was placed upon the through pas, and the quick cut-in. whereas

the use of triangles would have cut out Unlvers'Hy defenders. For University, G. Falloon played very soundly at rlgi, ■ back, trapping and* passing accurately. K. Pyatt (left-half), because of sound trapping, posi - tional play and covering, was able to break up many ot the Carlton right-flank attacks. McKenna, the centre-half, played a fine game, making many midfield interceptions and swinging play back to the right. G. Milnson showed much improved form at right-half. Universi.y s forwards played with great spirit and .1. Paget, on the right-wing, made a ser es of dangerous breaks, because of her skilful stick work and speed, and because University’s tactics never became stereotyped. J. Fisher at centre-for-ward hunted the ball tirelessly and passed accurately. R. Kuskls scored Carltons goal. ARANUI v. RAWHITI Had Rawhiti been able to maintain Its form of the previous week It probably would have won this match, but r*e team reverted to rushed tackles and inaccurate hitting and Aranui was unlucky not to win. The standard of play was not high because too much reliance was placed on speed instead of upon sound positional play and accurate passing. J. Hart played well In goal for Aranui and made some good saves. F. Musson, at right-back, trapped well and tackled soundly, and she was wellsupported by A. Ruston, at righthalf. In the forwards, F. Thomson made some good runs on the right-wing, but lacked support from her insideforwards whose mis-trapping cost them scoring chances. S. Cowles, at inside-left. was always dangerous because of her speed and opportunism and she hunted the ball most effectively. In the Rawhiti team, the defence did not play well, there being little attempt at close marking, covering, or accurate passing. A. Rouse had a busy day at centre-half and was her team’s best defender because she placed more reliance upon trapping and passing to members of her team. J. Hayes was a threat on the right-wing and made some dangerous breaks, while H. Walker was quick to seize upon any opportunities in the circle and also played an Invaluable role on defence later In the game when Aranui was maintaining constant pressure on Rawhlti’s goal. Aranut’s goals were scored by S. Radford and J. Davies. H. Walker scored Rawhiti’s goals. DIGBYS v. WEST Dlgbys was never in danger ot defeat in this match, and a pleasing feature of its victory was the increased reliance placed upon the right flank as the main avenue of attack. The forwards also showed Improved form and combination, particularly In the circle. M. Morris back-tackled well and was responsible for returning play to her team’s right flank, where B. Turbott made some dangerous and penetrating runs. S, Riches provided her forwards with good support and D. McKinnell, at leftback, tackled well and broke up a number of West attacks. For West, J. Moher had another busy day In goal and made many good saves. She received little constructive help from the rest ot the defence, while. D. Donaldson, on the right ’ wing, faced the same problem.

Digby’s goals were scored by M. Morris (2), B. Turbott, N. Stupples, and B. Fowler. HAREWOOD v. HORNBY Harewood had little difficulty In defeating Hornby, which nevertheless provided spirited opposition. J. Murray, at rightback, tackled well and initiated many attacks with her accurate passing. G. Saunders made a number of good interceptions and both backs covered well The forwards continued to show improvement and their quick passing would have provided more goals if the trapping had been better. L. Rutledge dribbled skilfully and fed her forwards with quick, accurate passes, and she received good support from L. Baylis at inside-left. All the forwards back-tackled well and were lively In the circle For Hornby. C. Chaplin made some good saves in goal, but it was largely a solo effort. J. Finnle trapped well and dribbled elusively. She recelved good support from B Tate and M. Bennett, but their forwards are handicapped because of the inability of the defence to provide them with an adequate supply of the ball. Harewood's goals were scored by L. Rutledge (3), N. Motz (2), L. Baylis, and S. Turner. J. Finnle scored for Hornby. Lower Grades Senior Reserve.—Digby's 4. Shirley 2; Harewood 6, Burnside 1; Teacher’s College 7. University 1; Granmer 4, Rawhiti 2. Second Grade.—Christchurch West 4, Digby’s 0; Burnside 3. Harewood 3; Aranui 4, Linwood High School 1. Third Grade Belfast 2. Shirley 2; Burnside 0, Hagley 0; Digby’s 2, Hornby 2; Carlton 2, Pacific I.

Fourth Grade.—Aranui 5. Burnside 0: Carlton 6 Christchurch West 1; Rawhiti 3. Belfast 0.

Fifth Grade.—Hinemoa 4, Digby's 2; Shirley 3. Rangiora 0. Sixth Grade.—Shirley 3, West 0: Rawhiti 6, Digby's 5. Seventh Grade.—Digby’s 1. Belfast 0; Rawhiti 1, Hornby L.