Football.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3686, 14 June 1906, Page 2

Football.

E. A. COLEY CUP COMPETITION.

HUIA (8) v. ALBION (6.)

Too many infringements of the rules, which necessitated much whistle, spoilt the above game (at the racecourse yesterday) from a spectators point of view. As the teams lined out, it was easily observed Huia had a good conditioned side—a team which may be predicted to eventually win the Coley Cup. They must have been much heavier than the idolised Albion combination, of whom great things were expected. As events happened, the game, as it was played, was of a fairly even character, and the result have been reversed but for one or two bad faults on the part of green full back. A big fault of both teams yesterday was a distinct ignorance of the offside rule, and in many cases players seemed astounded when decisions were given against them for this foolish and unnecessary breach of the rules. . Huia were first to draw blood by converting a penalty kick, 3-0. Then C. Edwards was entrusted - with a kick from a mark, and the result was a beautiful goal for Albion, and matters were even. Albion had been playing with the sun in their eyes the first half, and with even scores to commence the second half with, it was predicted they would win. But fortune was against them, for Huia asserted their superiority, and after a few scrums near the green line, one of the Blacks scored, from which a goal was registered. Huia 8-3. Then Albion rallied, and with grim 'determination a green scored from a loose rush 8-6. No goal resulted, and from this out, though Albions persevered hard, infringements caused much whistle and there was no further score.

For the winners, Davis played a good game at half, while all their native backs and Pony Siville did splendid kicking. Their forwards worked hard,

though many of them had an inclination to handle an unplayable ball and point in other direction;. Alhions are all good workers. The full-back could be improved upon. He displayed |no idea of finding the line yesterday, a strong

point of full-back play. Edwards did what he had to do well, Read* 1 : may be tetter later on. William has no idea of playing a five-eight game. He has good kicking powers, though he must learn to pass a ball. Don’t b« selfish! Ken Furrie could not do his best yesterday, owing to the referee's over-cautiousness. Rimmer, on the wing, is a player of the right sort. He is heady, always on the ball, and good-tempered. Cummerfield, Whibley, Broad and Howan were noticeable, though -y , the latter takes too many chances of beating the rules and referee. The Albion bookers do not seem to understand the hooking art, and would do well to change their tactics of yesterday in future matches. Kicking straight . through the scrum to opposing backs is not giving your own team much chance.

Mr Sutherland refereed, while E. Dunn and Tatana held the touch flags.

SANDON (16) v. AWAHOU (3).

Awahou juniors journeyed to Sandon yesterday afternoon, and w'ere defeated b> Sandon by 16 points to 3—a try scored by Andreson. AH Geo, Nicholson, of Bulls, refereeu. NOT'ESJ Unfortunately the Albions are taking their defeat of yesterday very sore, and, as usual with youthful combinations round this way, the referee’s rulings are brought into comment. Albions, if you would keep your popularity* try and take your defeats as you take your victories. If you would learn the strict rulings of the game, club together occasionally and discuss same. The secretary of the sub-Union will only be too pleased to attend and impart his knowledge to you, -and discuss points which may crop up in any match. Once kept in tonch with new rulings, much of the unpleasantness existing at present over strict rulings of referees, will become extinct—-from players and public alike. From a rebound off the knee

yesterday, a cry went up “ knock on.” We would explain that a-P knock-on can only come from pro- ,v polling the ball by hand or arm in ■ direction of opponents in-goal. It would also be educating to explain that if a mark is taken from a knock-on, a mark must' be allowed, even though the whistle may have gone for the knock-on. Huia team against Sandon on Saturday .-—Full, Para _ Maihi ; three-quarters, T. Hikamata, Tatana, Marshall; five-eighth, T. Hikamata ; half, J. Dunn; for- • wards, T. Royal and R. Newth " (wings), J. Desmond, J. Dee, J. Puti, P. Tatana, H. . Tatana, J. Bowe, McKeown. Emergencies; Saville, P. Robinson, Powawha.

Tlie referee had occasion to talre one spectator’s name yesterday, but, fortunately, the wise counsels prevailed, and the unruly spectator referred to had the good manners to apologise after the game concluded. The apology was accepted, and trouble saved.

Position in Championsips. Senior. 0 ll , . S 5 s ■« | ! 3 1 H a, £ - Sandon 4 4 0 0 8 Awahou 5 3 I I 7 fTuia 4 I 2 I 3 Huitnai 5 0 5 o o Junior. Sandon 3 2 o 1 5 Huia 3 2 0 I 5 Albions 3 i 2 0 2 Awahou 3 0 3 0 0