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Hutt News, Volume 11, Issue 11, 9 August 1928, Page 7

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The writer travelled to Athletic Park to witness the Town v. Country Senior B match. The Country team «**-; had to make several changes in the forwards owing to the inability of some players to take the field. From I a local point "of view it was very unfortunate that Peck was amongst the , absentees, developing quinsey a couple | of days before the match. There is ! no doubt that this player has improved | considerably upon last year's form ) and in the opinion of the coach (Mr. I Osborne) is amongst the best .seven I forwards in Wellington and it is hard ; luck for the player concerned that he : nad to miss his opportunity of appearing before the selector. Jarman played very well but is inclined to look | for an opportunity to "in-pass instead \ of clapping on pace and going right j ahead". In-passing is alright at times, but it should not be overdone. The try he scored in collusion with Chancy -was a very neat piece of work and -was deservedly' applauded— by the crowd. George was brouglit on in the second spell and played as wing threequarter, a position in which he has not played before. No doubt the idea was to keep the Johnsonville inside backs together, but as neither of the nve-eighths showed very good form, George could, quite easily-have been played in his usual position without weakening the attack. He is. a very straight runner, the dearth of which is noticeable in Wellington football just now, particularly in inside • backs. However, George made the most of his limited opportunities cand scored one Very nice try after beating half a dozen men and was responsible for another. Fawcett was always in the thick of matters and was noticeable for Ms following up. Sundgreen played in the second spell and played his usual hard game. Chancy was undoubtedly the outstanding back and made quite a lot of play for his side, and it was pleasing to note how quickly George and Jarman were able to jEollow his movements. Fisher behind -the serum made the most of his opportunities and gave a very sound display revealing quite a good understanding with his five-eighths. All senior players are reminded of Thursday night's practice and are requested to roll up as early as possible. Another social evening will be held in the Gymnasium on Saturday evening at 8 p.m. ' All players, hon. memTaers and vice-presidents are cordially invited. Two. shillings per head will T»« charged to defray expenses. All those players who intend turning *»t for the Third Grade team this week, are requested to hand their »unes in to the secretary or to Messrs [Roberts or Wright by Thursday evening. LOWER GRADES. defeated Berhampore 22 —3. "This team was almost at full strength ;&gain. MeDougall, Alexander, Adams, Wickham and Foote showed good form in the backs and A. Clendon, Synott ;and Tuppen shone ou in the forwards. Fourth A defeated Marist 13 —3. .Fourth B lost to Technical 15—5. Fifth lost to Berhampore 11 —0.