MARIST BOW TO MANUKAU.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 109, 10 May 1937, Page 14

MARIST BOW TO MANUKAU.

Dashing runs by the husky Maori Brodrick, who on one occasion perfectly hurdled an oppuut nt, and siv.ft tackling methods and aoiiity by Marist Old lioys to profit by mistakes, hau Mauukau more than puzzled for tne greater part of a spectacular No. 1 curliiiii-raiser upon which the crowd eiiI illlsctl.

'lea minutes from the vnd the enterprising lit mi, at live-eighth, with a short lie..ally, tricKed Marist, to win a solo try. a penalty goal by Watcne gave Manukau a two-point lead, and a remarkably opportune move, with Brimble, Broughtou lieini and Murton in the picture, enabled Manukau to win by 17—10. The buoyancy of their play was no ltss to be admired than was tiie brilliant individualism in both teams at times.

For Marist Glover was a clever and consistent full-back, Midgeley a lively threequarter, but with a tendency to set out i>l position, Donovan a mercurial inside back, and Crocker a half-back showing much promise. The latter's departure in the second spell was a distinct loss. Murtou s two tries tor Manukau were the result of good backing up. Donaldson (Marist) and Meredith (Manukau) divided hooking honours bit ween two hard-rucking packs, which had their tempestuous moments, but it was good football all through.