FOOTBALL NOTES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1479, 13 June 1905, Page 2

FOOTBALL NOTES.

By Critic. Kaiti-City’s victory over West End on Saturday did not come as a surprise to those enthusiasts who watched the teams line out. The combined team bad a powerful combination, . which will take a lot of beating. M. Murphy and Freer made a big difference in the forward division. The latter showed that the art of heeling out was not a lost one, and with Allen took the ball from his opponents whenever he wanted.it. Ha!y, half forfKaiti-City, made some nice openings, and fed his backs well, but the most of the passing was spoilt by the wing mon, who on both sides were allowed more than a reasonable degree of liberty. Bayly (Kaiti CityJ and Stewart (West End) were noticeable offenders. Delamere and Hay played well together, but Erekana at centre-threequarter was at fault both in taking the ball and in passing. Nolan and Schruffs, the wing-three

quarters, both did their work well. The former played a very plucky game, and was the one back on the side who stopped the West End foot rushes with anything like relish. Of the forwards M'artin was the pick, and did three men’s work. He was on the ball all the time, and worked like a Trojan in the pack. Leyden ren- ' dered valuable assistance, and proved him- ! self a forward of more than ordinary ability. Hansen, Allen and Freer were also in good form. M. Murphy, at wingforward in the second half, got his men away with the ball at their toes every time he threw in the ball. Bayly, on the other wing, was in fine form, his footwork being especially good. The West End rear divi, sion lacked combination, and, although

I playing well individually, were beaten by I the superior combination of the combined I team. Brown, Kelly, Tate, and Weka I Roderick each played hard, line games I and shone out in defensive work time and I again. Carr, at wing forward, .played a brilliant game, and gave his best exhibition this season. Pene was the pick of the [ forwards, and played from start to finish. Ho was on the ball all the time, and cleared his line repeatedly. His line work was also very oloan. Wepiha, Tier and Ellison also played hard games. From a spectator’s point of view the game was exoiting UDtil well through the seoSu&J' spell, when Kaiti-City indulged in passing tactics, scoring three tries in quick succession. The tries scored by Hay and Schrafft were both brilliant ones. The tackling on both sides was weak, and the lino kicking very indifferent. The handling of the ball, considering its wet and greasy state, was good. Kaiti City meot Huia next Saturday, and a very even contestis anticipated. .-/h.