LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 93, 21 April 1937, Page 18

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

EN ROUTE TO ENGLAND. VISIT BY KANGAROOS. SUGGESTION FROM QUEENSLAND. If suitable arrangement* can be made through the Australian Rugby League Board of Control, it ie possible that New Zealand may' have the pleasure of seeing the Kangaroos in action on their way to England and France. ' \ According''to a' letter received , in Auckland yesterday from Mr. Harry Sunderland, a suggestion has been made by the Queensland Rugby League that the team, instead of leaving Australia by the Jervis Bay, should come to New Zealand, play Test matches apd'depart by the . Arawa (previously the Eeperance ' Bay), via Panama, en route to Southampton, which would be reached on September 15, only a week later than, would be the case if the trip was made by the Je'rvis Bay from Australia by the regular Bay Line routed The proposal hae created keen interest in Rugby League official circles, ae, in addition to giving the public opportunities to become acquainted with the calibre of the tourwte, who will later feature in a strenuous programme abroad, there will be ample time for'-the. Dominion authorities to prepare for such outstanding fixturee, following the valuable experience gained last season.against the Englishmen. No doubt the New Zealand , Council will give the matter immediate consideration to facilitate the suggested, alteration in the Australians' itinerary—-an - adjustment.- that may' become a precedent in connection with Kangaroo world tours.

JUNIOR MANAGEMENT.

FINAL GRADE NOMINATIONS. In the absence of Mr. D. Wilkie, Mr. E. Chapman presided at the meeting of the junior management of the Auckland Kujrby League last evening, when it wae decided that final grade nominations were extended until Friday night. The resignation of Mr. A. W Wilson ae, secretary to the Green Lane Club was received with regret. It wae decided to recommend a letter of thanke to the Auckland Racing Chib for the use pf ite ground at Green Lane. The weighing-in committee ie to attend at Northcotp this evening, Dovonport tomorrow, A.R.L. Friday, and at Grey Lynn at the week-end. C. C. Mutton. Ellerflliei£hird« fo MannV"" seniors; G. Dynee, RicHwond tr-rd to R.V. . Rp«rrf»de: Greenwood, Otahuhu Senior B to third grade. .... There were 14 new player registrations.