WINTER CAME

NZ Truth, Issue 1177, 21 June 1928, Page 16

WINTER CAME

But Triers Were Not Far Behind (From "N.Z. Truth's" Auckland Hep.) In beating Marist by 9 to 3, Ponsonby did well on the day, for they are not suited to the heavy, going. THEY were profiting by the mistakes of the- opposing team more than usual, and m a great measure theyowe their success to tbis. Marist, forwards again showed that they wefe -a .better pack- than even their supporters give them credit for being. Fraser was bustled once or twice. He does not stand,up to the pressure too well, but is young and will overcome that. R. Hook played a fine attacking game. He was always chasing the leather, hating to see a "ball to let." Lou. Hook did his job well, as was to be expected of him. His try as the finale to a nice passing bout was a good one. - Berridge showed to better advantage ln his defence work than has been the case| during the past few games. He will need to develop It to keep m with the big guns. HAD BUNTING FLYING Bunting is showing improvement m every game. Charles was not suited to the .going but played a nice game. Stoupe did some nice work and is showing up m rather clever corkscrew acts. He made some nice tackles when danger was m the offing. fStuart had not many chances, 'but he/made no errors m stopping some hefty rushes of the ponies. Howard: played the outstanding game for Marist. N He is a fine type of rover and can handle as well as any back. His side-stepping on Saturday on such a quagmire was splendid. . Marshall puts plenty of dash into •his work; Pity he had not some more -weight Peters is far from being a spent, light. He saved a couple of tries on the day by sound tackling. His goal-kicking is always worth while. y Varsity had.little trouble m- disposing of Training College by 23 paints to 3. At no stage did the College look like having a chance. Jenkin was well on his game. There is nothing wrong with this player' either on defence or attack. He will surely find a place ln the reps. • There was not much hooking from the scrum, so . Carter. did not have his usual heavy day. ( Math las again showed what a fine rover he is. • Always up with the ball, he scores frequently, and Saturday was no exception. Jenkin was sound ahd well on the ball m loose rushes. Sholto Black is. a ball chaser and (Scores by being one. ■ Vie. Butler is not getting any faster, but is sound. He was m a hesitating mood on Saturday. : Abbott played well until he had, to retire with a slight injury. Jensen could be seen 'doing some good work In the few.forward rushes the College were able to initiate. , SCORES'TELL. IT Scores at 6 to 3 m favor of Manukau against Grafton just : about indicate the difference of the two teams on the day's play. Finlayson again showed what a fine leader Of forwards he is. Like brother Bunny he is always at the front of forward rushes and was -Grafton's scorer oh Saturday. Sturmey was the -rock on which Graf ton split on • Saturday. Time after time the attack was carried right through to him and he settled it m one act. Albon was right on his game and made some good play. Falwasser put In some dazzling runs. His side-stepping and dum-. .mying' is a. ti*est to watch. If only "his side Would realize that he wants assistance it would make a lot of differenceato the team's competition position. . Lenihan was'r'well on his game" and made some., nice openings. , Taylor was very watchful of the Grafton backs- and stopped .one or two of the <intrequsnt movements, they attempted. -.'■: '--■'■: '■,'• .-'< -■» In beating-Shore by 14 points to 3, 'Grammar Old Boys showed probably their bej3t fdrm' this;' season.' There was a .combination amongst both backs . and forwards-.hat has- so far: not existed. ' ."V.".'"'.." '".'; Sclinaeur> was a very safe full- again. He was not overtaxed with-work. .V.Olsen was 'Very Safe and'played to' the conditions.;' ;-'•""''' Jack Wilson "displayed a great improvement m: form.and looks like being more than useful with a better team. . Phil. Skelton -played: another good game. He will be' amongst' the reps, m another season. -..-'.. -Weir,'who has played such a solid game behind the scrum, was tried out at 'nVe-eighths; so as to allow Don. Wright to come m. He did very well m the. new position. Don. Wright, made a great comeback. .It is several seasons now since Don. "had th 6, jersey oh, but on Saturday's game he will be knocking for his old'position behind the reps, provided, he can maintain form. -Waiter Batty let mighty little go : past him. Cathcart lost none of his lustre on Saturday's play.In Smith, Shore, have a great forward. He may see B. rep. this season. ..Qlarke is still .a bit wild, at times, and when he settles down will be ■classed a good forward. -. •-. City managed to beat College Rifles by 8 points to 6 after an uninteresting'4o•minutes' play. Tommy Heard stood out' on]his own as the best on the field. Crboke was good at times, but his waiting for intercepts instead of going for his man will surely get the team liitb trouble.