Representative Soccer

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1075, 12 September 1930, Page 6

Representative Soccer

AUCKLAND V. SOUTH AUCKLAND An Attractive Programme FOR the second time this season the Auckland Soccer reps. will he seen in action at Blahdford Park tomorrow, when tlie South Auckland team drawn from the Hamilton and Iluntly clubs will play Auckland. South Auckland has held the Brown Shield* ever since it . was allocated to the minor provinces, and as the Auckland team has been selected largely from promising players new to representative honours a good game should be witnessed. A.curtain-raiser of more than usual interest will be the meeting of the Auckland champion-—Y.M.C.A.—with the Hamilton Y.M.C.A.

The South Auckland team chosen to meet Auckland at Blandford Park on Saturday is a very sound eleven, although, differing slightly from the original choice, but it is considered that the replacements have strengthened the team. The goal, Hunter, has such a long career as a representative player that, but for his known skill in the gym., would be considered a veteran. However, it will take a good one to beat him, and the tally against him on other occasions is not likely to damage bis reputation. The fullbacks are last season’s Brown Shield players, with Dodds at riglit-back, as captain. The team is well served, for this player has never yet shown any weakness in representative football, and his partner, English, while not so reliable, is not likely to give much away. In the half-line changes have taken place—Robertson, in the centre, is not new to representative football, and is capable of holding the team together. He will be supported by Latimer on his right and Crabb on the other side*. The former has represented the Association before as an insideleft, but the exigencies of club football having made him adopt the role of halfback with such success as to cause the selectors to entrust the position to him. At left-half Crabb, a young player from the Y.M.C.A. team, has justly earned the right to representative play by bis consistent brilliance for the team during the past two seasons. Of tho forwards (Sandy) Johnson, centre-forward, Dei kin, inside-left, and Adams, outside-left, are newcomers who have yet to justify their selection. On club form they are a strong trio, and arc expected to acquit themselves well. Black and Bate are a club rightwing and those who saw them against Hawke’s Bay will not forget their display on that occasion. A repetition of that would considerably enhance South Auckland’s prospects of success, and would ensure a treat for the spectators. Hamilton Y.M.C.A. has had a most successful season, especially so when one considers that this is its first appearance in senior football in Hamilton. Tho team finishes the competition as runner-up, and has been particularly successful of late. It will be well represented on Saturday despite the fact that two of its players have to don South Auckland representative colours that day. It can hardly be expected to lower the colours of Auckland’s leading team, but its noted determination and “esprit do corps’’ will arouse the enthusiasm of Auckland spectators who always enjoy clean and plucky footba 1. It is captained by an ex-Canterbury and Manawatu representative who lias put all his energy into forming the team and bringing it up to its present standard. The team plays a fast, open game, and will uphold the Y.M.C.A. principles of good sportsmanship and clean tactics. THE PLAYERS W. Eyre, who keeps goal for Hamilton Y.M., is a marvel to those who have seen him play. At the commencement of the present season, he had neither played in nor even seen a Soccer match, but turned out at a few minutes’ notice when Y.M. was short. His only instructions were brief, and ho was simply told to do his best to keep the hall out of the net, but not to carry the ball. He did this so well and brilliantly, that he was persuaded to play again. His progress was amazing, but he seemed to be a born goalkeeper with a very safe pair of hands and it occasioned no surprise when he was selected to play in a trial representative match—Hamilton versus Huntly—and he would undoubtedly have been in the South Auckland team, but pressure of business (he is the very busy secretary and physical

director of the Hamilton Y.M.-), prevented him from finishing the season. Eyre will be a rare treat for Auckland spectators. B. Heeney, right back—A cool, sure and resourceful defender and a great tactician. He is certain to please Aucklanders. G. Deacon, left back, is perhaps the cleverest footballer in South Auckland, and though essentially a halfback, should give an excellent display at back. Has represented South Auckland on several occasions. J. Coronno, right half —Just a youngster from Wellington. He has • yet to learn the finer points of tho game but lie is always popular with tho crowd for his doggedness in defence. F. Mills, centre—Has had a long and successful career at Soccer. Ho has played for the British Army and also assisted the “Spiers’’ at Home. Ho was the star of the North Auckland team against the Canadians. Tie is a great tactician and plys his forwards with perfect passes. Holder of Pickford Cup Medal. A. Smith, left half —A clever wing half. He is a fine tackier, and knows how to feed his forwards. He is an old opponent of. Tom Chalmers and a renewal of their old rivalry should be worth watching. He has represented South Auckland on many occasions. G. Crabb, outside right, is a product of South Auckland football. He is very fast and can be a very dangerous winger. J. Neale, inside right, is the trickiest of the forwards. He has perfect bail control and is always one of the hardest workers on the Hold. He played for Island Bay, Wellington, prior to joining Y.M., and lias since proved himself to bo one of the best inside forwards in South Auckland and seems almost certain of a place in the next representative team. F. Phillips, centre forward, is still another product of South Auckland football. He has plenty of speed, good ball control, and is a dangerous marksman. He has a sensational dash down the centre of the Held that is most disconcerting to the opposing defence. He is undoubtedly South Auckland’s future centre forward, and with Ranson and Neale as his inside forwards, forms perhaps the most dangerous inside trio in South Auckland. A trio that will certainly make things “hot” for Auckland Y.M.’s defence. E. Ranson, inside left —Captain of th© team, has represented Canterbury against Auckland, Wellington and Otago, and also played for Manawatu against the Canadians. He commenced his football career at Manchester, England, and played in the Manchester Amateur League. He is extremely fast, clever with his head and always in the thick ot it: in fact, his energy and enthusiasm is liable to make him attempt to do too much. It is on rare occasions that he is not among the goal scorers, and he will undoubtedly bo a thorn in the side of the Auckland Y.M.’s defence. He is-a popular skipper who believes in encouragement and advice, and he is confident that his team will fully extend Auckland Y.M. G. Williams, outside left —Has represented New South Wales on many occasions. Though not as fast as of yore, he has a perfect centre, which the fast inside forwards are not slow to take advantage of. Senior A. Grade Onehunga.—Zuill, Shepherd, Peterson, Woodhall. Dick. Alexander, Sager Henderson, Whimster, Jackson, Scholes. Senior B. Grade North Shore.—Boyne, Hart, Gerrard, . Colebourne, Tadman, Smith, Hutter, Blackie, Chapman, Bradshaw, Wilson. Rangers.—Birkenhead, Bradley, Coyle, Tlall, Mallett, Jackson, Marks, McKain, Polwin, Riddolls. Smith, Stephens. Newmarket. —Lloyd, Smith. Brockley, Wade, Harrison, Allen, Curtis, Paterson, Craig, Bennett, Ritchie, McLellan, Black. Northoote.—Craxton, Munro, Dormer, Elsby, Meek, Simpson, Rodwell, Newman, Sait De Rose, Poole, Sanford. Tamaki. —W. Hoyte, J. Barry, S. Diamond, S. Bowlei - , J. White, K. Caldwell, J. Reeves, R. Diamond, G. Diamond, T. Barry, T. McDonald. Fourth Grade Metro-College.—Turley. Haggett, Lawronre. P.nskeU, Dallimore, We.< t, Woods. Cosslett, Rogers, Atkins, Dixon. CAUGHT SELECTOR’S EYE Y>. Williamson, the popular inside right of the Manurewa Club, has at last caught the eye of Mr. A. P. Neesham, the solo selector of the A.F.A. He lias chosen him to represent Auckland at inside-right tomorrow against South Auckland. His partner, Bob Innes, of Ponsonby, should, be well suited by Williamson. Ho plays good Soccer and has a powerful shot at .goal. “Harry,” as he is popularly called by his club mates, has been with the ’Rewa Club since it was formed, and as ho has youth oil his side should go far. in the Soccer code. The ’Rewa officials are proud of this player and are looking forward to many more good games from him in the future. MID-WEEK COMPETITION SHELL V. GRAND HOTEL The Auckland Football Association's mid-week competition was continued this week. Shell Oil, proved too good for Grand Hotel and during the first spell Kay and Davis scored, although Surtees and Innes played well for Motel and kept th© scores down. In the last spell Shell Oil had it .ill its own wav,’ Chalmers did the “hat-trick,’’ scoring three times in 15 minutes. Shell Oil will be a hard proposition this season. . . . , Bradley worked hard for Hotel. The score was s—o.5 —0. TRAINING COLLEGE WINS The second game was between Training College and Customs and Was of a more even nature. The game was fought out in a good-humoured spirit, Phil Neesliam turned out for Customs. Ho saved his side repeatedly. Herbert scored from close rang© for the College after five minutes’ play. The rest of the spell was fast, but no further score was registered. Sealey scored the second goal for the College just be-

fore the final whistle. Guy and Connolly were also prominent. It was a very interesting bout. Training College 2, Customs 0. FARMERS’ GOOD WIN The Farmers’ v. Telephone Exchange game was fast from tho: kick-off and the Telephonists scored in a few minutes per medium of Robertson. This surprised the Farmers’ and put them on their mettle. Woods scoring from close range. Not to be denied, the “Phonies” retaliated by a vigorous forward movement. Humphries secured, passed in to Brown. who sprinted through and scored a beautiful goal. The Farmers’ were gain surprised and then settled down in earnest, equalising just on . half ti ne. Score, two all. Woods scored again soon after the commencement of the last spell. Crocker and Kean also increased the tally, leaving the Farmers’ winners by five goals to two. Farmers' was "extended to the utmost during the first spell. Morrison and Bush were prominent for the “Black and White Stripes. MILK COMPANY’S WIN Milk Company met Abel’s on Tuesday afternoon. The game was very evenly contested, A few minutes before half time Peterson soared for Milk Company from a well-directed, dropLshot which just skimmed under the bar. The last spell was faster and even more closely fought out. Petersen, Stone and Flashman were the best among the winners. Abel’s were un- . lucky and missed several chances, ! Flashman saving a re-taken penalty kick. Mellor (back), Morris (goalie) and Lindsay (outside left) were the; mainstay of! tho losers. Result: Milk Company 1, Abel’s 0.