Football.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3525, 23 May 1905, Page 3

Football.

By True Sport.” 1 The unexpected invariably happens, and so it was that the prophets who predicted an easy win for the KMd Boys on Saturday last were rffoomed to disappointment, for .Awahou, by sheer grit and energy, • combined with tact, mustered themselves up for the occasion, and lowered the blue and black colours to the extent of nine points—to nil. Perhaps the result will do more good for Foxton football than anything else which could have happened, for there were those who looked upon the Old Boys a lot of good—it will teach them that everything is not as they might like—but it will renew vigour into the Huia combination (who evidently feared meeting the redoubtable Viflea a week earlier), and it trill also instil into Awahou that hankering for further success which is a predominant feature in all Britishers. Once agivia I have to remind both last feiturday’s teams that their knowledge of scrum work seems very limited. Unless our packs club (themselves together occasionally and become more acquainted with the Intricate points and methods of this department of the Rugby art, tbe champion Foxton fifteen can etpect nothing but a severe drubbing from the winning northern team who happen to be pitted against our hoys in the final. Take the hint, boys, and my advice, as you will have a pack of scrummers agin* you, every one of whom knows hi* position, and who can always be found in their respective positions, A good set of experienc ed forwards /an always master, a brilliant opposing rearguard. It was like looking at six* # ’ h .ol ass football to watch the “ gcrum formation” on the raceco’ jrße j as t Saturday. You have tb; a material, and why don’t you Utilise it ? Get together once or twice a week, and go about your ’work as if you meant business. Surely there is one amongst your number whose experience can be sough? to effect. Until you do this, you Will find yourselves “out o! igear.” ' I speak to both sides alike. As to the game, Awahou had considerably tbe best of it, as the scores may indicate. Their backs seemed to realise that combination meant success, and certainly attempted to play accordingly. Fred Robinson made the best showing, whilst bis brothers, and the Coley Bros, were conspicuous throughout. Bedes made a successful full-back. Of the forwards, W. Robinson, J. Jillett, Saville, J. Joe, and Browny showed to advantage. Jillett and Brown scored tries, neither of which were converted, and Fred Robinson kicked a penalty goal. For Old ■ Boys, who played short most of the . game, Barker was easily first in the backs, though he was too well watched to do much good. Shadbolt was in good form, whilst J. Dunn and Marshall battled well against overwhelming odds. The scrum—well, it was considerably off! However, Hooker (who seemed to be regarded by his opponent as a mighty Achilles or, at all events, super-human), and Bert Dunn Worked hard, while Wright made his debut as a “ winger.” Desmond and Curtis were sorely missed. Mr J. Frew held the whistle.

NOTES. The taking# at Saturday’s match •mounted to £1 6s 6d. m Tuck ” Robinson is about to don the guernsey for Old Boys. The Annual is just receiving the finishing touch, and will be on sale in Foxton by the end of the week. The Awahou Club held a special mealing at Laing’s Hotel on Saturday night, and finally decided to become attached to the Manawatu Insurance Fund. It was pleasing to note on Saturday that some players, who usually appeal unnecessarily, dropped the habit altogether. It is well that such is so. Barker seemed afraid of his ferow-backs on Saturday last, by unnecessarily hanging to the leather. What a pity the Old Boys combination could not find a reliable centre three-querter. so that the ex-Horowhenua rep. could be played on the wing. Then we would get bii true worth. However, throw the ball about, Norm., at all cost, as one man cannot play a team. A regrettable incident occurred in connection with the Awahou-Old Boys match, which the Executive will deal with at a special meeting to be held on Friday night next at Haywood’s Hotel, Until the Executive hear the case in point, and while such is sub judice, I will not express my opinion. After that, if rrtseds bp, I shall speak! However, for the present, anon ! THE HANKINS SHIELD. The following are the points scored by both divisions for tl)(3 Hankins Shield»

Southern Division. By Huia forfeiting, Old Boys haye gained two points for the Shield. Old Boys have been beaten by Awahou, which gives the latter two points.

Northern Division. » B « _ a p a JB T* o <* n o £> f A S H S' P ° h a •& Lost Poin sfor Shield. Feilding 3 3 0 0 6 Old Boya 8 2 0 1 4 Palmerston 3 1 1 1 3 Institute B 1 0 2 2 Kia Toa 3 1 0 o 2 Iwiroa 3 0 1 2 1