Kicking Was Aimless
SUBURBS 22: V. C. Sykes. L. Cottrell, B. Metson, M. Chapman, W. Cottrell scored tries: A. White kicked two conversions and a penalty. MERIVALE 6: L. Deady a try and L. S. McCaughan a penalty. The margin of 16 points was represented by Merlvale’s pathetic tackling, otherwise the teams were uniformly incompetent. It was a match notable only for aimless kicking—the Merivale backs with, or against the wind, happily persisted in kicking ahead, and Suburbs, although showing some inclination to run the ball also seemed to consider that the short kick ahead was a profitable avenue of attack. L. Davis and W. Cottrell the Canterbury representatives, were not impressive for Suburbs. Davis was too easily bustled and Cottrell’s crossfield running brought few results. If the Merivale tackling had been even moderately determined, at least three of Suburbs tries would not have been scored. Referee: Mr P. S. Breach.
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Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30497, 20 July 1964, Page 14
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