FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 July 1924, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

It.’SritAI.IAN ANU N.Z. CAULK ASSOCIATION. TO-DAY’S OPPONENTS. SYDNEY. July s. The Metropolitan team is completely different from Saturday’s team. It Is regarded as tt fast, weighty combination. D comprises: Wliipp, ( . Walker, 0 Walker. Morrisey. Koote, Atlion, Oeorgestm. Elliott. Dotll.las, Twohey. I loldsworth. Erly. Hay Smith and Thompson.

MR F.. BOOTH'S COMMENTS. SYDNEY. July S

Writing to the Press. Ernie liootli. hunter New Zealand rep. footballer, says: "The. All Blacks defeat must have given New Zealand such a shock as ha's lately I wen experienced. Defeat in Sydney was never expected, and not even thought feasible; but. though totally unexpected, it is likely to bo a good, wholesome medicine, even if it is nauseous in the taking. It will steady this young team tor the remainder of the tour. He describes the. play of New South Wales as superb, and the whole game iis a wonderful exposition. He adds: • U is palpable plain to any qualihed judge that the All Blacks are much better than present circumstances s.tgm.st They possess all the attributes of great performers, and with judicious coaching. will worthily uphold the great reputation of the previous All Blacks and Wallaby teams." TWO INJI’HF.D.

Richardson sustained a damage ankle and Badeley bruised bis leg i Saturday's play. Though not ser.ou it may possibly prevent their playm further matches in Australia. SYDNEY. July 0. Parker is replacing Porter in the A Blacks match to-day.