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Hokitika Guardian, 4 October 1932, Page 4

The result of the second match against Canterbury on Saturday, a six point draw, would u.nd to show that the to of ball strength of the West Coast is of a very saisfactory nature. In the two games played Canterbury the forwards have shown t.-eir ability to hold rtiheir opponents in all departments of the game. In the Lne out they have more than held their own, while in the loose rushes and heavy scrummaging they have shown to advantage, The tackling of the West Cbasters has been recognised us very sound throughout, and it is this phase of ' the play that has such a very strong effect upon the -back play of opponents, With the man being tackled hard .and tow in every instance there is not the possibility of even fast and tricky backs geaiing through and thereby demoralising the defence. This feature was the brightest of their play, Though the backs individually have received special marks of appreciation for bright individual play, there has been an absence df combination and thrust to ensure . scores . resulting. East Coast oritics have stated that the three inside backs have done remarkably well, yet on Saturday with the having all the best of the play for three parts of the game, they could only cross the line' once, and that by means of a loose rush, There has apparently been the absence of thrust at the critical time, or a failure in handling, that has accounted for this failure, These are matters that should he able to he remedied, while the experience gained during the post sea-son should be of disitinct advantage to Coast football, if the lessons to be gained are carefully remembered and acted upon. 'On the season’s play there should be genera! satisfaction at the result thereof, which should have a beneficial effect on the players, and tire quality of the play next season.