BELMONT PROMISE.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 142, 18 June 1929, Page 15

BELMONT PROMISE.

For the second time this season. Belmont opposed Ponsonby, and they made a far better showing than on the previous occasion. The Belmont forwards, however, still show too much hesitation when in front of the goal. They should certainly have scored at least on one occasion on Saturday. In goal for Ponsonby, Lyon played a safe game, but was never seriously troubled. The fullbacks Lornie and Williams played more sound in defence, with Williams the more prominent of the two. The half-back line was a solid department, both in defence and attack, with Dick at centre showing up well. Osborne and Balloch, the wing halves, were both bustling player 3, and were always on the ball, allowing the opposition no chances. The Ponsonby forward line played a good combined game with Innes most prominent. Stewart, on the right wing, was well up to form, his placing being very accurate. The inside right, A. Morrison, never let any chances go by, and always knew what to do with the ball when it came his way. On the left, Ward and Wilson combined well together. The Belmont side 13 undoubtedly much improved with every game. Wylie, in goal, did not seem to be quite as safe as usual, but played a fair game. Bach, at right back, tackled well, but should give more attention to placing the ball when clearing. Kemp was the best back for Belmont, playing a line game and placing carefully. In the half-back line Lithgow, at centre half, was hardly up to form, being inclined to miskick. Woodall, at right "half, was always a hard worker. The left half, N. Bach, was reliable, but his : clearances were not over carefully judged. Belmont's forwards were all hard workers, but lacked finish. On the right wing Cleal was responsible for many clever moves. Bowden, inside right, who was handi-

capped, by an injured leg, missed several chances. The centre forward. Stewart, worked hard, but was inclined to dribble too much. Austin showed improvement, and with a few more games should be able to hold his own. The most prominent forward for Belmont was Allen on the left wing. His passes and placing of the ball were noteworthy.