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Hokitika Guardian, 4 February 1929, Page 5

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WARNER’S COMMENT. (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph .—Copyright.) (Received this day at 12.25. p.m.) LONDON, Feb. 3. Warner in the “Morning Post” says: “I never liked our tail. It is our Achilles heel. Otherwise we have a great combination. Few have confidence in the last five batsmen. It may be an exaggeration to say that Jackson is an embyro Trumper, but it certainly looks as if we shall have some highly interesting and capable youngsters here in 1930.” WOOLLEY’S VIEWS. LONDON, Feb. 3. Woolley, Writing in tliie “Daily Chronicle” says Australia’s potential Trumpers, Hills and Nobles are gaining invaluable experience. We must expect an extremely strong team here in 1930. England’s total is not enough to guarantee success. If Ryder and Jackson remain long enough to overcome the exacting new ball period, the Australians should gain a lead enabling them to win. The game resembles the fateful match at Adelaide in January 1925. Jackson’s success is the more notable as he had the unnerving experience of seeing three of Australia’s best batsmen sent back. CLEM HILL’S COMMENT. LONDON, Feb. 3. Clem Hill in a message to the “Daily Telegraph” says-. “The chances are about even now, though England has a slight advantage, in Australia’s last use of the wichpt. Much depends on how Jackson and Ryder fare on resuming. Australia needs a lead of a hundred. Wc will not be lucky enough to dismiss England so cheaply on the second innings. Duckworth’s dismissal of Woodfull was the finest I have ever seen. Jackson is the opening batsman we have been looking for. Ryder is as game as a pebble. I would like to see him go in first wicket down.”