OLD TIME "SPORTS."

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLII, Issue 9601, 8 September 1921, Page 7

OLD TIME "SPORTS."

"KhIIGHTS OF THE HAMMER."

AND OTHERS OF LIKE ILK. TEAM FOR THOMAS CUP MATCH. Not to be outdone by the opposition, the Ashburton mercantile firms have determined to include m thedr team which is to do battle m the Rugby football match for the David Thomas Cup on Saturday as many ' 'oldtimers" and "comebacks" as possible. Therefore they have sorted out a likely looking fifteen which they expect to be well represented m the final selection. The list is as follows: — Fullback : D. McDonnell. Threequarters : J. Smith, H. iStephenson, and W. C. Smith. Five-eighths : W. C. Brydon and D. Friedlander. Halfback : L. M. Espange. Forwards : H. A. Lloyd, H. L. Barker, E. A. O'Mailey, U. Cochrane,, F. W. Seldon. Front rank: E. C. Rawnsley, T. J. Hunter, and H. Thomson. Emergency: W. G. HiUier. It is stated that some of the abova players, * ; anxious to show some of the younger' members that they have not lost their prowess m the football field, have been doing a bit of training "on the sly," but "Onlooker" has kept his eye on them, and appends a few comments as under: — D. McDonnell is a fullback of the G. P. Morkel type. He is very fast, and is a great punter. If lie gets a chance of making a run he will have to be timed by seconds and not yards. Some good work is expected of this player. J. Smith is a good "stock" player, and is sure to make a big "bid" for the "line." His side need have nofear of being "sold" by him. H. Stephenson has been training steadily tor some time, and should "offer" a fair display and make a thorough "clearance." He should, however, be warned against talking too much on the field. The referee will probably see to this. W. C. Smith will undoubtedly prove a great success m "co-operative" work. He is certain to pass the ball out, and not under any circumstances to "pass it m." W. C. Brydon is an old Scottish in-ter-"National." He "cuts m" well, and is a very "heady" player m all department® of the game. Another strong point about him is that he is always willing to take "risks." In fact most of his movements will probably be at a "premium." D. Friedlander is another nippy player. "Dave" has been training all the season on whistles and rulings, and has plenty of nerve. It is feared, however, that his "charges" •will not be as powerful as they used to be, though he is very solid m "stringent" moments. L. M. Espagne has got "Savagery" reduced to a fine ait, but he must be reminded that such methods are not appreciated m the game of football. He is expected to rise well to the occasion. At any rate if things are not going too well for the auctioneers at half-time, "Leo" can assist very considerably by haranguing his side. H. A. Lloyd is a player of whom much is expected. He had no need to "pine" for a place m the team, as his record m Ashburton has shown him to be a citizen of una- "Lloyd" good qualities. H. L. Barker has not come into much prominence as a footballer. As a "Barker," however, he is much worse than his bite. E. A. 'O'Mailey likes hard work, and will probably get plenty of it on the side of the scrum. G. Cochrane is swift and at times hard, to follow. His physique would make him suitable for the position of half-back. His favourite pastime is billiards. He should play a good game provided he thoroughly impresses upon himself the fundamental difference between football and billiards, that the former is played with one ball and the latter with three. F. W. Seidon has taken a prominent interest m football this season, having attended most of the meetings of the Rugby Union. He was "seldom" absent from a senior competition match, and football supporters are rather anxious to see how he will shape. E. C. Rawnsley is a nippy forward, but is at times rather "seedy." It will certainly not go against his "grain" to do his best for the mercantile side. , Harry Thomson will make a great front ranker. He is a real dv Plessis for i speed, and can "tackle" and "«top" anything. The selectors showed great discretion irf putting him m the front row. With him m this rank is T. J. Hunter, who . has been brought up on groceries, stock sales, --drapery, insurance policies, etc He is a firm, be- j liever m "co-operative movements," and his "association" with the teaxn should be of great value. His "security" will be unassailable. W. G. Hillier isi listed as an emergency. Should his services be necessary, he will be assured of plenty of barrack from the Borough School children. It is practically certain that he will "land" a score, but as football is hard work, he will probably require a "Guinness" at the end of the game.

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