M.B.O.B. AND ATHLETIC

Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 112, 15 May 1939, Page 6

M.8.0.8. AND ATHLETIC

fhe score. In the Marist Bros. Old BoysAthletic match at Anderson Park was little Indication of Marist's superiority. The light and versatile pack more than held its own against the heavy Athletic forwards, whilst in the rearguard Athletic were overshadowed In most phases of play except defence. Much of Athletics trouble was brought about by losing possession of the ball to. a fast and dangerous Marist • backllne. ,^,\, In fast breaking and backing up the Athletic Back was sjuggish compared with their opponents and a slight advantage. in the hooking department was nullified by poor penetration by tho Inside backs. - The Marist three-quarter line again'demonstrated. ability and, given fine service by the hal^and.five-eightns, the members provided numerous -exciting episodes as a Lt and did some brilliant work individually By half-time Auid ( Jjad.kicked, two splendid penaltiet for AtbJ&O> a try by Wareham and a penalty by O'Malley for Marist. OMalley later repeated his performance and gave Marist a thoroughly deserved win by 9 points to 6. The referee was Mr. A. Hooper.