RUGBY LEAGUE Most Convincing Addington Win Over Hornby Since 1946

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31144, 22 August 1966, Page 15

RUGBY LEAGUE Most Convincing Addington Win Over Hornby Since 1946

Addington caused the upset of the season by defeating the previously unbeaten Hornby, 17-8, to lead both the Vivian Cup and O’Brien’s tournament Rugby League competitions on Saturday.

Addington’s win was thoroughly deserved, and its superiority was emphasised by its scoring three tries to none. The defeat created several records: it was Addington’s most convincing win overn Hornby since 1946 and only its second win against Hornby since the Second World War.

was the constant questioning-of the referee’s decisions by at least three of the winning side, and one, C. C. Worters, who argued, was warned and continued to argue, was sent from the field. It was only the restraining efforts of the experiecned players, Mohi and P. V. Smith, that possibly prevented other players from receiving a similar penalty. However, Marlst’s best football was played while it was a man short. In this period Anderson and Mohi scored tries which showed Linwood’s defence in a bad light. Both players were held in tackles, but the scorers were able to shake free of them and force their way over. For Marist the half-back combination of J. T. Wood and R. S. J. Irvine was good and Irvine’s judicious kicks made much ground at times. Smith also played well in the backs with Mohi, R. S. A. McKenzie and Keremata toiling well throughout in the forwards. For Linwood Godfrey was the pick of the backs and did a lion’s share of the defensive work. At full-back R. Haffenden did a lot of work with credit. In the forwards, W. P. Noonan, B. Williams and M. Whittaker worked hard. Referee: Mr P. Yaxley. Even Match SYDENHAM 8: J. Murdoch, R. Andrews tries; A. Tuuta goal. CHRISTCHURCH 7: J. Williams try; E. Bennett two goals. In conditions that did not suit the Sydenham pack, Christchurch went extremely close to causing a third upset. Neither team was able to win the initiative for long and play flowed from end to end with little scoring. No points were scored in the first half, but a fine up-and-under by R. Raistrick only one yard from the Christchurch line enabled Murdoch to score after a defender had fumbled the ball. From then on Sydenham had just enough In reserve to win. B. T. Barron led Sydenham astutely in the forwards and Raistrick, F. Clark and Andrews were the most Impressive backs. For Christchurch R.

Franklin played his usual dogged match, receiving good support in the pack from Bennett and R. H. Turton while Williams and D. Parker made the best of their opportunities in the backs. Referee: Mr W. K. Henry. Points Lead PAPANUI 26: S. Dunn, D. J. Alsop, P. E. Balllie. J. C. P. Hawthorne tries; Hawthorne seven goals. KAIAPOI 7: J. E. Bond try and two goals. With the 17 points scored against Kalapol at stand-off half. Hawthorne now leads the club points table on 136, one ahead of Bond. Hawthorne was a fine pivot for Pa'panui and B. Allen and Dunn were also versatile backs. T. L. Bisman played another shrewd game as Papanui's captain. He was particularly adept at drawng te defence before distributing the ball to his supports. Alsop was rugged in the tight play and Baillie proved deceptive in the loose. For Kaiapoi Bond did not have a happy day, his indivdual efforts being constantly nullified through a lack of intelligent support. Kaiapoi was too hesitant and slow in possession. Barry Williams made several sporadic forays in the centres, but B. McConnon was inclined to break back towards the forwards. Referee: Mr T. C. Houston.

Hornby also lost the Desmond Rogers Memorial Challenge Trophy after 14 successful defences this season. The loss was its first since midway through last season and ended a run of 18 championship matches without defeat. Should Hornby lose to Marist and Linwood in the next two weeks—an unlikely happening—Addington could finish equal first in the championship. Addington leads the Vivian Cup by one point and will challenge the holder, Hornby, should it retain its lead. Marist caused a less surprising upset when it also scored all three tries in its match against Linwood. The game was marred by the ordering off of C. C. Worters (Marist). Papanui and Sydenham lead in the Gore Cup. Results:— Addington 17, Hornby 8. Marist 15, Linwood 10. Papanui 26, Kaiapoi 7. Sydenham 8, Christchurch 7. Championship points with Vivian Cup points in parentheses) are: W L D For Agst Pts Horn. 10 1 1 232 95 21 (7) Add. 8 3 1 225 142 17 (8) Mar. 6 5 1 176 151 13 (4) Lin. 6 6 0 169 168 12 (4) Gore Cup points are: Pap. 1 0 0 26 7 2 Syd. 100 872 Chch. 0 1 0 7 8 0 Kai. 0 1 0 7 26 0 Hornby Bustled ADDINGTON 17: A. F. McNaughtan, R. Cotter, D. McCo-sh tries; P. M. V. White (three), G. Teaho, goals. HORNBY 8: I. T. Drayton four goals. The usually strong Hornby teamwork fell to pieces as the tigerish Addington defence bustled Hornby into errors. Led by Cotter, the Addington forwards gave Hornby no respite when in possession and Hornby threw away possession by making many handling and passing errors. Only Drayton’s kicking kept Hornby within range, but the decisive try came mid-way through the second half when Cotter intercepted a poor pass to catch Drayton completely out of position and scamper 40 yards to score. Hornby was not able to cope with Addington’s deft switches of play and while the worried defence was running one way McCosh or N. Dewes would be making a break on the other flank. M. J. Worters had possibly his most impressive game of the season, his strong running blending well with the more deceptive methods of McCosh and Dewes. In the forwards Cotter, A. McBeath, McNaughtan and the youthful B. Gillman were outstanding. Cotter never stopped working on attack and defence, harrassing Hornby into a state of near panic. R. A. Neiman was too slow in clearing the ball from the scrums and two or three times was robbed of the ball after it had been hooked by Hornby. His hesitation, and that of J. M. Bray, affected the whole back-line and it seldom looked dangerous. The Hornby forwards were kept under a tight control and only P. J. Tongue and D. A. Condick emerged with any credit. They were most impressive on defence and often the only Hornby forwards in sight as Addington surged upfield. Referee: Mr R. A. Pont. Sent Off MARIST 15: B. F. Dobbs. R. N. Anderson, M. H. Mohl tries; J. K. Keremeta three goals. LINWOOD 10: W. J. Godfrey five goals. Marist took full advantage of a Linwood side that only went through .the motions of playing football. Linwood’s approach to the game was most lethargic and Marist fully deserved its win as it captilised on every opportunity that came its way. The only blemish in the game