JUNIOR JOTTINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 129, 3 June 1930, Page 11

JUNIOR JOTTINGS.

Tin* (tlpii Tniics Y.M.C.A. 33 second grade game looked like a ru" TV^ a^^ic allv for .Glen .Innes, as they had pracUMUj dominated the piny throughout the 1 spell and had a live-goal to one lead 1 a~ half-time Y M put up a poor display tnis spell, and could not. hold their opponcnt«, who played with dash and comb uation, the forwards in particular doing foodx \or . The second spell saw a con of form by Y.M., who put on three: goals to their opponents' one, of the time. " Their forwards liened up considerably, and played with nu dash and cohesion that was entirely iibsrnt - first spell. The backs also showed imp:ro\t 1 forin, both on defence and attack, an supported the forwards well. 1 he Glen defence was severely tested at tuui-

in the closing stages, but proved very solid. When the final whistle went Y.M. had got to within two goals of their opponents' lead, losing by 6 goals to 4 after a very interesting game.

Swanson (who made their first appearance on a city ground for some seasons) met North Shore, who are the leaders of the second grade, on the, Domain last Saturday, and were unfortunate in being beaten by a penalty goal, at the second attempt. Shore only fielded ten men, but in spite of this handicap had slightly the better of the game, playing with better combination than the opposing side. The absence of a forward spoiled several promising movements, the country defence being more thai} equal to the four forwards. The backs placed with judgment, but were inclined to be shaky on defence, miskicking at times when, hard pressed. The Swanson fprwards brought off some good combined runs, but were weak in front of goal. The full-backs were sound, but the wing halves did not impress, resorting to aimless kicking, and their positional play was weak. Seme coaching in team work would be an advantage to the side. For Shore, H. Smith, Morris, and Walters worked hard, and Constable (goal), Smith, and * McFayden rendered good service for Swanson.

The Onehunga v. Comrades A third intermediate game resulted in a draw, two goals each, after a hard and fast contest. Both sides made several attempts at combined play but solid, tackling frustrated several good movements by the forwards on either side. In spite of this, the game was interesting to watch. What was lacking in combined work was more than compensated for by the dash and vigour that were infused into the play. The pace was a cracker right up to the final whistle, and the result just about indicates the run of the play. For Onehunga, Sager and Linderyon played splendidly, while Cullane and Hooton were prominent for Comrades.

> Comrades B had no difficulty m accounting for Burnley in their third intermediate game, winning easily "by seven goals to one. Burnley put up a much better game than the score , indicates, but weak finishing in front of goal was the chief reason for the disparity of the scores. While Comrades took advantage of every scoring opportunity that presented itself, their opponents threw many chances away. Comrades played with cohesion and purpose, but Burnley adopted kick and rush tactics, which were easily countered by the opposition. There was some verv doubtful tackling in this game, and the offenders were lucky to escape the notice' of the referee. The finish of the game saw the, Burnley defence demoralised, and Comrades rattled on three or four goals in the last few minutes. Skinner, Wright, and Evans stood out for Comrades, with Spry, Young, and Colthurst prominent m efforts to avert defeat for Burnley. The effective combination, both fore and aft, of the Metro-College fourth grade team proved too much for Tamaki, who suffered defeat by six goals to none. The winners gave a splendid all-round display of team work, the ball control and footwork of the forward line reaching a high . standard, while their combined rims were a feature of the game. Territorially Tamaki had as much of the game as. their opponents, but the forwards lacked cohesion, and their' shooting was not as good as it might have been. The half-back line was good, and opened up play well, but the full-backs could not cope, with the Metro-College fast moving front line. On their present form it will take a good team to head MetroCollege off for the championship of this irrade For tlic winners. Atkins and Jepem were about the best, but it is hard to individualise where all played so well. Austin and Turner were most prominent for Tamaki. . Onehunga, the leaders of the fifth grade B section, suffered a check when they met Comrades B, the game resulting iji a draw, one goal each. Onehunga attacked for the greater part of the game, but the Comrades defence was equal to every call, and when they invaded their opponents', goal strenuous idefence was needed, to keep them out. The game was inclined to bo ragged, but much keenness and vigour were thrown into it,' and play was very hard in con sequence A breakaway, by the Comrades forwards towards the end of the game nearly resulted in a winning goal, the ball iust going outside the post, with the goalie well beaten. JlcKeiinn and Ellis stood out for Comrades for their strenuous defence. Lang (goal) and Lainond played well tor Onehunga.

The Metro-College v. Y.M.C.A. fifth grade match resulted in a win for Metro-College by six goals to two. The game was more even than the score indicates, but MetroCollege played with more combination, the forwards especially so, being very deadly in front of goal. Y.M. lacked the combination of their opponents, but piit up a good game, the backs showing sound defensive work. For Metro-College, Grant, Speed, McGregor, and Miller were a sound quartet, while Horrocks, Berriman, Darwin, and Riggans played sound games for Y.M.

The sixth grade game between Comrades A and Y.M.C.A. A was a bright and interesting match, and some clever play was shown. The Comrades forward line worked well together, and were mainly instrumental for the two-goal lead held by their team at half-time. The second spell was very evenly contested, and with more combination in the Y.M. front line the score might have been reversed. The Comrades backs, however, prevented Y.M. scoring, their defence being very good, and Comrades held their lead until the close of the game. • For Comrades, Stubbing, McLachlan, and Fielding were the best, while Sims, Dobson, and Vost were good for Y.M.