NOTES ON THE GAME

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 26 June 1914, Page 4

NOTES ON THE GAME

[BY DROP KICK]

Had anyone predicted that Helensville would have-been beaten by Suburbs, it is safe to say that he would have been told that there was a spare bed at the Avondale Asylum. On nothing shown this season did the Suburbs Club look to have a chance, but once more the uncertainty of the game was brought out, for not only did Suburbs make a draw of it, but held Helensville safely right through the match. The result of the match has made things look bright for Waimauku winning the caps. • I attribute Helensville's downfall to underestimating Suburb's team, and the bad leadership of their captain, who never once altered- the tactics of play right through the game. Suburbs was without the services of that good -%, Mick Bradly, and had he been playing things might have been worse for the local team. Anyhow, Helensville were very lucky to make a draw of it. A word of praize is due to the referee, who controlled the game in a most efficient manner and to the satisfaction of all.

It would be very unfair to single out any of Suburb's forwards, because they all worked like Trojans, especially the hookers, who continually beat their opponents for the ball. Of the backs Geo. McDonald played a Stirling game and saved his side repeatedly. Sid McLeod (the Greyhound) also did his bit and his. try was solely the result of his pace. Hart at \i played a great game and more than once pulled his side out of difficulties.

Helensville forwards went to pieces and did not play anything like their former game. Jim Hafford battled hard and as usual lest a little skin. Snell, who is looked upon as a star, did not play up to his usual form. . Porter and Dormer did their bit of graft. Of the backs Lutterial was the pick. This player saved Helensville a lot of trouble, and would have been a tower of strength in the previous match with Wannauku. McLeod (%) has a swelled head. Individual play is not football. Would be better on % line, In this player Helensville is lucky to have a place kicker (?) Masters did his best' as usual. White (H) greatly improved on his previous display. H. Williams played his usual consistent game. Bob Williams (the old horse) kicks beautifully and his goa l was a splendid kick. Bob should have more place kicking. Fiefield (14) does not know anything about half-back play. He had opportunities, but did not possess knowledge to use them. Jack Masters would be a big improvement behind the pack.

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