FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 May 1924, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

Will the New Zealander; ul 1921 he as fine a combination as those of 1993 asks n writer in the Sydney Relerce. On evidence of recent teams to Australia. til-- reply would be "No.” But the forwards should he as good as tho stalwarts of 19113. The hacks may he, provided that the selectors giv the closest possible attention to each position, and determine to unearth the best possible man for it. On tin- form sliown in Sydney hv the la-t two or three teams. New Zealand selectors need to give closer attention to the half hacks, live-eighths, and inside centres. Playeis possessing greater initiative and brilliancy individually are needed, and when these lire got together. they need to work up ton higher pitch of excellence, their collective attack. The great New Zealand teams of years ago were marvels of attack.

The men were oil’ the mark, anticipating the ball, bursting through with it. and supporting out* another with the speed ol greyhounds. It is Iti lie holed the hacks will lie ol that type, and play tin 1 game in tin 1 ,! way. II so. no one will need to worry about I lie niitt erne, of lb" tour, or of'their contests with the international teams in England. Scotland. Wales, Ireland and I l 'ranee.