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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 119, 22 May 1928, Page 15

Y.M.C-A.'S DEFEAT. Both Y.M.C.A. and Ponsonby took the field under disabilities in the way of sick players. The former were keenly disappointed in the absence of Chalmers. Grant, who was resting for the day on account of indisposition, showed a fine club spirit in taking the field to htjlp his team out of an awkward predicament. Ahem also donned the jersey for his old club after several days of sickness. Ponsonby's three-goal-win on the day was no "fluke" and was attributable to some nippy forward work in front of goal* and to good shooting by Morrison •t half-back. On the whole the YJI. •ppeared to be demoralised for the* day Md their best play was certainly when they had ten men at the start. Paton did not get rid of some of the shots that **tne his way as expeditiously as he ■Mistimes does and he has saved many better shots than some of those which Sot past him on Saturday. Clanachan Mid Otter were played closer than they been for some weeks and that may Wttwnt for their more frequent falterDick was the outstanding man in |M. defence. Hi* tackling, placing Twderaft were the features of bit

play. Kiddolls and Dawson were only fair. The attempt to bring out a centre in Hoban has not been successful so far and thert is no doubt of the fact that Humphreys is missed in the centre of action. Grant was not up to his usual on Saturday and the most was not made of Goodman who, nevertheless, got in some flue work. Mowat came into the team in the forwards and he must be credited with a plucky, well-intentioned display much better than he has ever given on the half-back line. Hoban is willing, but appears to lack a knowledge of the duties of his position. Ponsonby were well balanced. Miles and Williams sometimes showed lack of understanding, and more care should be shown. Morrison was steady and reli-

able at right half, though Wright has not yet struck his game after his recent accident. Bell was introduced at left half, and was seen much more often in position there tlian in the forwards. He has the ability to turn defence into attack quickly. In ! the forwards Stewart had a successful day's sharp shooting,

and took every advantage of the opportunities that came his way. He distributed the play well, and was always in the goalmouth to receive centres. Innes ifcTif:-,,. ener *y into the attack, While Williams showed clever footwork and made Wilson's position secuie on many occasions. Wilson is learning the senior game satisfactorily, but should throw himself on his own resources in dual combat. Ahern, who has been out of the game for some time, was far from a failure. Ponsonby are liable to repeat their performance against Y.M. any Saturday, and are certainly an uncertain quantity.