RICHMOND OUTPLAYED.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 172, 23 July 1929, Page 13

RICHMOND OUTPLAYED.

The wretched conditions prevailing on Saturday considerably affected play in the match between Kingsland-Athletics and Richmond, resulting in' a victory for the former by 6 to 0, as some places of the ground were a veritable quagmire. Whereas the maroons adapted their play to the conditions by keeping the ball at their feet/Richmond on the other hand, persisted in attempting to throw the ball about in combination, and mistakes m handling''contributed to their defeat. Both teams lined out below full strength, but whereas Kingsland only had two juniors/ in tV team, Richmond had to take the field ~ith four second-grade players: Right from the commencement Kiiigsland assumed the offensive, and although there was no score at halttime, there, was no doubt that the .inarodlis had held the •advantage.'; Lpon

resuming, Richmond quickly pressed, but although they took play'to the Kingsland territory it Avas only momentary, and it was not long before Kingsland were rewarded, List making a great solo dribbling effort to finalise by just beating Grace in the dive for the ball. Another try, added by Christmas shortly after, taw' Richmond six points behind, and the game terminated soon after, with Kingsland the victors. For the winners. J. Wilson, at fullback, although a junior, gave a great display, his handling and kicking being excellent. It would not be surprising to find him filling this position for the remainder of the season, now thai Longvillo is incapacitated. R. Carter and Christmas, on the left and right flanks, did not receive much of the ball from the inside men, but when it did come their way they made the most of the opportunity. List was prominent in some fine individual play, while Revell, playing his first match for the team, was a decided acquisition. He is a very strong runner, but is inclined to hang on to the ball too long. Lucas fed his backs in good style, but what was most impressive was the display given by the maroon forwards. Employing tactics suitable for such bad conditions, by keeping the ball at their feet, they always had Richmond troubled, with York, H. Carter and Wilcox standing out. Hanlon gave a very solid display, frequently relieving pressure by good kicking. Mincham made some spectacular runs down the line, and was unlucky not to score on one occasion. The centre, Hamilton, gave a fine exhibition, but did not receive the support warranted. Prentice gave a great display of tackling, and it was seldom that any of the Kingsland backs got past him. Davis toiled hard, playing behind a beaten pack. The forwards had an off day, but Jenkinsoh and Lennie went through a big afternoon's work.