FOOTBALL

Hokitika Guardian, 29 May 1930, Page 3

FOOTBALL

WEST COAST RUGBY UNION.

The Executive met at Greymouth last night, Mr J. Guy presiding in the absence of the President. The application of A. Fran’ie for a transfer from Blaketown to Cobden juniors was granted.

Blaketown Club applied for the transfer of R. Hay-MacKenzie from Kiwi Club, which was granted. “I presume it is quite clear that a player who has not been in the district fourteen days is unable to play for that district,” said Mr I. Steel, in referring to the player who had changed his residence from Hokitika to Greymouth.

Mr Ryan: “This Union, controls the West Coast competition, and has made a rule. What right have we to make a new rule regarding being, in the district fourteen days?’’ The Chairman: “I was of the opinion that a matt transferred from Hokitika to Greymouth -wild play for a Grev team immediately.’’ Mr 1. Steel: “Hokitika is in a separate district. If we allow a man to play without being fourteen days in the district, we are as much as saying there is n.o boundary. J. Guy was granted n. transfer from United Club to Brunner: It. Dutiwoodie from Brunner to United juniors; and C. A. Richardson from Stars to Blaketown juniors. Mr N. Parata wrote asking if the Union could recommend any Maori player from this district to play in the South Island team fee the Prince pf .Wales, Cuo against the holders at Christchurch on June Trd. U vi’s stated by the Secretary that he had replied to Mr ‘Parata stating thatthere was only one player, and he was not available.' Westland Sub-Union wrote accepting a match with Merivale <m Wednesday next, June 4-th. The SubUnion n'lso asked thntur future, teams as instanced last 'Saturday in the case of Brunner, who did not turn up to play Rivals, be asked to advise of their inability to travel. Mr MacLeod stated Brunner could not field a team 'a«t Saturday. Rivals were awarded the match. The action of the Westland Sub-Union dealing with two players ordered off last Saturday "’as approved. The Westland Sul>Union applied for permission to deal with men ordered off in senior matches. Tt was decided to notify them that the new rules as set out had ko be adhered to. It was decided that the same procedure as adopted by the Sub-Union in the cijuse of Hagar and qtevens, who were ordered off Install turd ay, he adhered to, the SuhU tion to forward recommendations, and the Union to approve of same. Mr R.var moved that a. deputation from the Union consisting of Messrs Ryan, Jones, Kyle and MacLeod wait upon the Railway Department to ascertain, particulars of the train,, arrangeiheirfs'' for, • th§ - second Rugby test match, N.Z. v. Britain,, at Christchurch on July sth, it being the geheral wish of members to have the return train on Sunday. Tt was decided that the matter be left in the hands of the deputation to make the best arrangements possible.. The Railway Department forwarded particulars of train arrangements from out district stations to Greymouth o” June 11th. the date of the British match at Greymouth. , It was decided to admit prim an school children, accompanied bj> a teacher, to the British match at Greymouth free of charge. Air Eggleton reported that iRu R“ Kotuku and Te Kinga had given their assurance of nominating a combined senior team in the competition, and he expected that their nomination would be soon received. Mir F. Wilson asked if provision could be made for the playing of the curtain raiser to a d.A match on r Saturday between the Grey Main School and Hokitika, the matter being held over. Afr Kay asked if it would be within* the right of the Westland SubUnion to write other unions to arrange matches and then ask for the West Coast Union’s permission to play. ... The Chairman said that the appica.tion would have to be originally made through the AVest Coast Union. Mr Kay: “That is, you object to us sending to these teams or unions?” The Chairman; “No. We want it to come through the Union.” Air Bring: “It costs but a penny stamp.” - Mr E. Dewar: “Cobden Club nave had occasion to make arrangements and then obtain the Union’s sanction, r\nd why not allow the Westland SubUnion to do the same?” Air Ryan: “AVe are all here for the sport of the game. If they make arrangements and we agree to them, it is quite in order.” * Air Alelntosh: “As long as they don’t go along and play without sanction.”

It was agreed that the Sub-Union should be allowed to arrange any games it wished; but that before these are played the sanction of the Union must be obtained.

FIXTURES

Seniors: Blaketown. v. United, at Victoria Park, at J p.m., A. ground (Mr T. Mclntosh) ; Excelsiors v. Rivals, at Hokitika (Mr D. Heenan) Kiwis v. Stars at W<.+ o ria Park at 3 p.m., B ground (Air A". McKay) ; Cobden v. Brunper, at Cobden, at 3 p.m.. (Air W. Pring).

MAN A WHEN U A BEATEN. ’

BY 31 TO 8

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In a game that must he considered ('o ■ have been the best of the three matches so 'far played on their tour, the British Rugby Team to-day defeated Alanawheiiua by 34 points to 8.

The visitors played with perfect coordination between their backs and forwards, and, particularly in the second spell, the visiting rearguard gave an indication of a waring strength, which threatens any side in the l Dominion.

There was evidence that the tourists are imvoviiK' a c the- tour proPresses, for in both their standard o r fitness and the finish nf their movemeets there was an itrprove riiePt todav over their two previous games. MeimwheniiA was by no means a weak s : de. tnP it was dominated, for and aft, hv. fife combination’ and speed, of the visitors.

A a’■void- was the . opt,standing, back on the fi.pl 1. lie making niifirier.'Mis openings. and participating in. all ; o*f the movements.

Poole at scrjim half, was very ••ri'M’uV tricking the oppo«itiqh on severe]; dee fb-i ftp's “it'h

The B'Utish backs were very v.ersar tile, handling the ball often from their own twentv-fivo, and turning their defence into attack. The Pri+’sh forwards fed their backs well, and they participated in many roflvarnard movements. Dribbling wn« also a feature o 1 ’ their Play, and this proved very dangerous when they were near to the h'ne. Tlie visitors again were not partieularlv successful in the h'ne-onts: th° Afanawhenua forwards kept securing the greater portion of possession in the line-outs, and also in the set scrums.

PRENTICE OUTSTANDING

The British captain. Prentice, who was making his first appearance of the tour, was the outstanding forward on the ground, and with five conversions one penalty, and one try, he contributed sixteen points to the total.

At periods during the game, Mannwhenua more than held its own. hut the ability of the visitors to turn the tables on them with lightning rapidity was often demonstrated. A crowd estimated at 12,000 watched the game, nhd the town was en fete for the occasion.

Despite a boisterous morning, the afternoon was cold but fine, a westerly wind keeping; . the .ground in. fair condition. There were- no. alteration? in the teams as wired; At half-time the British team did not leave the field, but the Manawhenua skipper, asked permission o f the referee, and the home side went iff. - ■ Prentice took all the- kicks for the visitors,-and- he missed only Pne;

FIRST SPELL

Afanawhenua were playing against {he wind in the first spell, but tlrev held the visitors to an eleven-poin 'ead, consisting of a penalty goal bv Prentice and tries by Jones-Davies and Aarvold respectively. The two tries came from concentrated rearguard movements, in which the visitors were seen at their best.

SECOND SPELL

In the second half a try was scored v Prentice, following an opining caused by Aarvold sending a beailfifui dummy.

Britain 16 ; Manawbehua 0.

A few minutes later, off-side play saw Prentice given an opportunity t add another penalty from a good position. Britain 19 ; Alanawheiiua M. With nineteen points Against them Manawhenua opened their- account from a spectacular solo run, by-the full back, Johnson; who intercepted a pass in his own twenty-five.. Conrad followed up Johnson’s kick,- and then T. Parata scored for Akiiira to add the extra points.

Britain 19; Alanawheiiua 5

The next try came from a bright opening hack movement, in which Aarvold made an opening for JonesDavies, and Wilkinson to handle before sending Novis over to score. Britain 24; Alanawheriiia 5.

,4t this stage of the gaine the British team were at their best. Hodghnison and Novis each scored tries in quick succession from fast open movements. which had Mnnawhenua badly hustled.

Britain 34; Manawhenua 5

The last score of the game was registered by the home side, when Page chased the ball half the length of Hhe field foV Fletcher to score. Almiras’. kick failed, and the final score was 34 to 8 in favour of the Britishers.

Mr J. King (Taranaki) was referee