Grand Kicking By Tommy Chase Brings 12 Points

Auckland Star, Volume LXXVI, Issue 105, 5 May 1945, Page 1 (Supplement)

Grand Kicking By Tommy Chase Brings 12 Points

o > First points of the match went to Manukau. Its forwards, with the burly Ririnui in the lead, drove to the City end as soon as play began, and from a penalty Chase kicked a beautiful angle goal. With hard raiding the Manukau forwards pinned City to a defensive game, and at this stage an outstanding plaver was S. W. Clarke, the City full-back, who was cool and clever in his positional play, and kicked a grand length when it came to finding the sideline. City worked through to the Manukau side of half-way, and from long range Silva, the City captain, kicked a brilliant long-range goal to level the scores. City again thrust hard. From a set scrum on the Manukau side of half-way, A. Donovan got his backs going, and both Silva and Salaia showed real speed and thrust when it came their turn to take up the running. The final pass was collected by Simpson on the City left wing. He went all out on a diagonal line for the corner and dived across before a converging Manukau defence could meet him. City 5, Manukau 2. It was fast and open football, and there were only occasional flashes of combined play. On the City side Silva and Salaia teamed well, and the inside back work was smooth compared with Manukau efforts close to the scrum. It was Silva who carried City further into the lead with a magnificent penaltv goal from nearly half-way. Then Simpson got his second try. the reward of keen follow-ing-up. and beincr on the spot to collect the ball when Chase made a low trajectory clearing kick. City 10, Manukau 2. Manukau rallied in an effort to improve its position, and there were several bright bursts of inter-play which severely tried the City defence. In a spectacular wav' Manukau attack came from several angles. On the City side E. Donovan was hurt and replaced by Cunningham. The half-time scores were:— City 10 Manukau 2 Manukau made the play open as soon as the second half started, raided in an attractive way, and worked deep into City territory. A sharp thrust at the City left wing was followed by a reverse crossfield move. The ball was thrown from hand to hand, Ririnui carved a way through, and then passed, to send Thomp- i son in wide. Chase converted. Manukau was soon back hammering at the City end, and when Chase kicked a short-range penalty goal the scores were: City 10, Manukau 0. From close, hard football the play had changed to the open kind, which the spectators wanted. City went further into the lead when Silva made an opening for Cossev to play the link game in a sound way before passing to Simpson. The young City wing showed great speed, evaded a diving tackle by Collier, and circled in to get his third try. Chase kicked his fourth goal—a penalty shot—to make the scores; City 13, Manukau 11. Manukau dived into the lead with attacking play marked by speed, changes of direction and combination. Murray was stopped near the try-line, and then Major snapped up the ball and dived over to score. Chase converted. Manukau 16, City 13. Manukau was playing Shilton off the scrum now to make an extra back in a search for more points. The play was fast and fluctuating, and the hopes of City supporters rose as its forwards, led by Jackson ana Sexton, tried to drive through. Even when its share became desperate defence, the Manukau players did not hesitate to throw the .ball about so that somebody could get in a clearing kick. The sharp contrast in play was that City carried along on orthodox lines, whereas Manukau's surprise movements were many. Right on time Webster followed an exploiting kick of his own and scored between the posts. Chase converted, to make the final scores: Manukau 21 City 13 Mr. J. O'Shannessey was referee. The teams were:— Manukau: Chase, Collier, Butler, Webster, Pai, Murray, Major, Ririnui, Ewe, M. Thompson, Te Tai, Rogers, Shilton. City: Clarke, Matthews, Salaia, Simpson, Silva, A. Donovan, Cossey, James, F. Donovan, Sexton, Gee, Jackson, Taylor. it

away and raced 30 yards 'before passing to Thompson, who was soundly tackled. Richmond was awarded a penalty kick and Furnell added a well-deserved two points. Mount Albert 8, Richmond 5. Play continued fast and the crowd rose in excitement as Padley dashed for the goalline. The winger missed by inches. Richmond attacked and Williams fired away a certain try by passing infield when Lowther had a clear run over. Fast and thrilling play followed attacks by both teams and the crowd appreciated the good football. From a scrum 25 yards out, Neary received and raced over to score a splendid try. Cranch had his day ofT, and his kick at goal hit the uprights. .Mount Albert 11, Richmond 5. Furnell kicked a penalty goal to reduce the lead. Lowther (Richmond), then Cranch (Mount Albert) made exciting dashes to alter the score. A brilliant passing bout by Mount Albert backs saw Cranch break through and Wiles made a brilliant effort to get over. The game ended: Mount Albert II Richmond 7 Teams:— , Mount Albert: H. Zane, Cranch, J. Zane, Wiles, Padley, Clement, Neary, Pike, Thomassen, Mllliken, Borich, Conza, Rosewarne. Richmond: Furnell, Lowther, M. Robertson, Magill, Kinney, R. Robertson, Williams, Satherley, Pinches, Hilton, Ryan, Potter, Thompson. Mr. G. Kelly was referee.