ITEMS IN GENERAL

Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 30, 3 August 1940, Page 15

ITEMS IN GENERAL

The versatility of J. Gillespie was shown by his display as a forward for Marist Bros. Old Boys against Hutt. As the back-ranker he played an outstanding game, just as he can when^ on the wing.

Marshment lacks nothing in energy and was never far from the ball among the Oriental forwards in the match with Wellington College Old Boys. Dwyer, at half for Oriental, varied his tactics cleverly. His short, snappy linekicks • into the wind were" of great service to his forwards. .;

V. Gotlieb. was not the. least of the; hard-working forwards for Wellington College Old Boys. He gave good service in Ihie-out work and was untiring in the heavy rucking play. In Wright, Elliott, and Davidson Old Boys have a very effective three-quarter line. The trio combined well in a number of back movements that severely tested the Oriental defence.

There was no lack of sting in the tussle between the packs of. St. Patrick's College Old Boys and University. Conspicuous forwards were Todd, Hutchison, and Luones for St. Pat's and Burke y Meads, and McNicol for University.

Dance, the St. Pat's College Old Boys full-back, gave a fine display against University. At no time was he caught out of position, and his long accurate line-kicks gave his side many a needed respite. O'Connor and Patrick, opposite numbers as first five-eighths in the match, had a heavy day and both revealed considerable ability. The state of the ball hampered their passing,", at which O'Connor was able to do, more effective work than his vis-a-vis. ~

One of the best displays by a fullback in the senior second division this season was that given by O'Connor against Miramar. - ■ ■