FOOTBALL MATCH.-NAPIER V. WAIPAWA.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3141, 22 July 1881, Page 3

FOOTBALL MATCH.-NAPIER V. WAIPAWA.

.. (By Onlooker.) I must have liberty withal Ab great a charter as the wind, To blow on whom I please. The above match has been the chief topic of conversation amongst our footballers of late, and i£ the weather is favorable on Saturday week no doubt there will be a keen contest. " Onlooker," who has watched the players for some time, thinks it prudent to quiz the team prior to the match. Mowbray. —An old Auckland player, without whom I should consider the match as a sure win for Waipawa. He is a cool steady player, but rather too self-confident. I daresay the Napier men will elect him for their captain, but at the same time I do not think him themest competent man for that position. He does not know how to place his men to the best advantage, and during the game he will, I fear, not sufficiently keep them up to the mark. In his place as " back " I have not the slightest doubt but that he will distinguish himself, but should warn him to play more for his side than himself. Gibbons. —I am glad to see this young player to the fore. I have carefully watched his play for the last few Saturdays, and I must say it has pleased me greatly. Begg.—A pretty half-back, and understands how to keep command of his legs. He has good judgment, which, if he exercises with his usual tact, will benefit his side much. Let him be careful, however, for who "knows" what may happen. Duncan. —This combatant showed very -good form last year, but is afc present, I fear, out of practice. St. HilL—This season is the first that I ] have had the pleasure of seeing this youngster play. He is just from school, and is a rising foothallist. He is a sure and neat kick, understands the game well, and is undoubtedly the best light man of the team. Owing to the unusual length of his understandings I should press upon him the desirability of keeping his equilibrium. Thompson.—An energetic player from the South, where I have seen him take part in some very stiff matches. I notice he is placed quarter back, but in my opinion he should be in full command of the forwards, where he would display his powers to advantage (especially the calves.) *Whiteombe. —An old Canterbury man. He plays quarter-back, and will prove himself no mean foe. Dove. —I have not had a chance of forming an idea of this player's abilities, but doubtless he is worthy of being placed in the team. Edwards. —This player, well named "streak of lightning," shines woll in the field. He has only recently found himself in the " society "of football players. He is a good forward, and I fancy will get on well. Kennedy.—A light player, with good wind. He should, however, learn both the rules of the game, and how to keep on his feet better. Gracie. —This youth, lately come to the " colonies," has graduated in many a stricken football field at " home."' I would advise most of our young players to carefully watch his play, as they may learn many useful hints from him. He is placed as a forward, and if he does not succumb from want of wind will no doubt make an exhibition of himself. Beamish. —A good steady player, but as he is out of practice I fear he will not benefit his side to any great extent. Barclay.—A hard forward player, bufc I am afraid his play is anything but scientific. He does not understand the game according to Rugby rules, and I should advise his captain to watch him carefully throughout the match. He appears to have no command over his temper, which, if not checked, may prove detrimental to his side. Price. —An excellent forward, a cool and good tempered player, and thoroughly understands what he is about. Ho will prove " a pearl of great price " to his side. Waterhouso. —Last bufc certainly not least. He plays well and pluckily, and tho committee have done well in picking him.