FOOTBALL.

Putaruru Press, Volume II, Issue 56, 20 November 1924, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

ALL BLACKS’ 18th WIN. Another Big Score. All Blacks .. . . . . . , 31 London Counties . . . . . . 6 The 1905 team did not play a match with this team. Viewing in conjunction the results of the All Blacks’ matches with Cambridge and London Counties the impression may be gained that there is an A and B team in the visitors. This may not be so much as any very great difference between the players, but rests rather in the ability of a few players to iead. One is apt to form the impression that Richardson, and M. Brownlie are the leaders in the pack. They may be very lit tie superior in play to their colleagues

but they possess Ihs ability to sc.*; openings and them. Parker appears to be almost cchji--mg the reputation Porter gained on the Australian tour. He has played in the threequarter line before >.n tour, but it is rather remarkable that he should replace a recognised threequarter during the game, a tribute quarter during the game. A tribute to his all round play. It is hard to follow the reports of the All Blacks’ play. Against Cambridge McGregor, at second fiveeighths, was blamed for slow passes. Against the London Counties at first five-eighths, the backs worked like a well-oiled machine. Stewart was not long laid up with pleurisy, for he was in the pack against London Counties on Saturday.