First Defeat Of Women’s Hockey Contest Leader

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31755, 12 August 1968, Page 15

First Defeat Of Women’s Hockey Contest Leader

University caused a major upset when it inflicted the first defeat of the season on the women’s hockey competition leader, Carlton.

However, Carlton still has a one-point lead and with only one round left to play cannot be headed for championships honours, although a loss to Rawhiti next week could cause a tie. Results:— University 1, Carlton 0. Rawhiti 3, Aranui 1.

Digbys 5, Teachers* College 1. Harewood 3, Burnside 0. Points: Carlton 11, Rawhiti 10, Harewood 10, University 7i, Aranui 6J, Digbys 6, Burnside i, Teachers’ College

University v. Carlton University’s win over Carlton was based primarily on teamwork. and upon sound application of the principles of concentration of play upon the right flank on attack and on reliable covering on defence. It was a good team effort. The defence played well as a unit, A McKenna at centre-half having an outstanding game. Both backs, L. Otten and L. McAllister tackled well and their clearances were always accurate. P. McMorran and S. Walter covered quickly and provided close support on attack. V Holmes in goal, although having little to do, played with assurance. The forwards linked quickly with their defence and often bustled Carlton into errors on attack. K. Pyatt and J. Timms made a number of penetrating breaks on the right flank, and G. McKenzie and J. Wells in the centre hunted the ball assiduously. K. Mclntyre on the left wing back-tackled well.

Carlton's form was disappointing even though its defence had to be reorganised because of the absence of the regular left-half, A. Geddes. The defence was reasonably sound, the backs M. Bruhns and H Jones tackling well. J. Buckley and L. Drummond made useful interceptions.

At centre-half. S Comer played with determination, but received little support from her own inside forwards.

D. Eddy was Carlton's best forward. A. Jones, on the right, saw little of the ball, but played with a determination that was lacking in the play of the three inside forwards.

J. Wells scored the only goal of the match for University. Rawhiti v. Aranui

This was a fast and relatively even game in which both teams made every effort to direct play to their respective right flanks. Rawhiti had more success in Its endeavours.

For Rawhiti, H. Walker made some dangerous breaks from the inside left position and her switching of play to the right enabled M. Bennett to make some lengthy and effective runs. Bennett also combined well with J. Millard at right inner.

A. Rouse at centre half anticipated well and her direction of play was of value to her team. Both halves, J. Bellaney and H. Warren, provided useful covering. G. Moher made good saves in goal.

Aranui’s forwards played with considerable dash and F. Thompson and J. Dann combined most effectively on the right. S. Cowie's at left-inner was a constant threat.

A Ruston and F. Musson tackled soundly and passed accurately to their forwards. In goal, P. Smith made fine saves

Rawhiti’s goals were scored by M. Bennett (two) and H. Walker. Aranui’s goal was scored by F. Thompson.

Digby's v. Teachers' College Digby’s experience and ability to direct play to their right flank pair, B. Turbott and J. Hardie, who combined most effectively and made many dangerous breaks, were decisive factors in their win over Teachers’ College. M. Morris provided useful support at left inner.

D Quinn at centre-half trapped soundly and passed accurately and the wing halves provided useful support on attack.

D. McKinnell at left-back was prominent on attack, but the backs were sometimes slow to cover.

Teachers’ College made every effort to direct play to its right, but sound positioning by Digby’s halves nullified many of its efforts.

J. Stanford and B. Hall, on the right, provided most of the thrust in the Teachers’ College attack, but lack of support in and near the circle proved costly.

L. Hill, at right-half, intercepted well, and A. Lawrence, at left-half, made every effort to transfer play to the right. Both backs, J. Fright and P. Hulme, covered quickly and trapped well. Digby’s goals were scored by M. Morris (2), B. Turbott (2). and J. Hardie. J. Stanford scored for Teachers’ College. Harewood v. Burnside Harewood’s win was based upon a combined effort by the forwards, with the three inside forwards, L. Rutledge, L. Baylis and P. Walker, in particularly devastating form. M. Poulsen was the best of the halves, her sound positioning enabling her to virtually cut Burnside’s right-wing out of the game. J. Capstick, at centre-half, broke up a number of Burnside’s mtd-fleld attacks. The backs, J. Poulsen and K. Wilkinson, had little to do.

Burnside’s defence, which was under almost constant pressure in the first half, played resolutely. C. Cusdin gave an outstanding performance in goal. Of equal value was the play of the backs, G. Falloon and V. Miller, who tackled soundly, cleared quickly and provided vital covering. S. Alleway revealed improved form at centre half.

The form of Burnside’s forwards was disappointing, and their inability to Clear away with the ball from defensive positions placed additional strain on their defence players. L. Baylis scored Harewood's three goals.

Lower Grades Second Grade.—Hinemoa 6, Burnside 1; Rangiora 8, Dental Nurses 1; Harewood 7, Teachers’ College 1; Linwood High 8. Carlton 0.

Third Grade. —Shirley 3, Hagley High 0; Hillmorton H.S. 8. Aranui 0.

Fourth Grade.—Digby’s B 15, Digby’s A 0; Rangiora 4, Shirley 2; Burnside A 12. Burnside B 3.

Fifth Grade.—Digby’s 1. Belfast 0; Rawhiti 2, West 1; Burn side 4, Hornby 1. Sixth Grade.—Shirley 4, West 1; Aranui 2, Rawhiti 1; Carlton 2, Burnside 1. Primary Grade. —-West 4, Rangiora 2; Hornby A 8, Hornby B 0; Digby’s 10, Shirley B 0.