LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Grey River Argus, 28 July 1941, Page 6

LEAGUE FOOTBALL

ANISY SHIELD West Coast Beats Canterbury West Coast retained the Anisy Shield yesterday, when they defeated the challengers. Canterbury, by 11 points to 5. In spite of inclement weather there was a large crowd 'at Wingham Park to see the game, which produced some good football, considering the muddy state of the ground. The play indicated that had the day been line, a very fast game would have been played. Both sets

.of backs were speedy, and handled the greasy ball well. Another feature was solid low tackling by the West Coast backs, which averted what looked like certain tries. The forward play was even, but the Canterbury nack hooked on practically every occasion. The visiting pacK was also superior in locse movements The West Coast forwards however, distinguished themselves in dribbling, which gained considerable ground on numerous occasions.

Of the West Coast backs, J. Burns was the most conspicuous, at least one trv being the result of his alert ness. while several individual efforts by him nearly added to West Coast’? lead. R. Pollock at full-back was not hard worked, but acquitted himself well on all occasions. P Mulcare, the only player making his first appearance for West Coast played a sound gamp as half-back when J. Curnow retired injured. L. Beban. who took Mui care’s place on the wing, made many line runs, and his tackling did not allow the opposing winder many opportunities. W. Mann. C. Mountford and F. Pascoe plaved good football, but th P conditions of the ground and ball made any open play by them practically imposs’b’e. J Curnow also impressed until his retirement about five minutes after the commencement of play.

R. Brown and C Davidson were easily the best Canterbury backs. Brown was unlucky not to .score on several occasions when he broke away, not having th e pace on the slow ground to outstrip the opposition. Davidson’s speed brought Canterbury into a scoring position often, but his handling was not too good. Solid tackling by Burns increased his difficulties. G. Nuttall was hard to stop once he got away, but he had tew opportunities. L. Brown at halfback shone on many occas.ons, ana was well- fed by his forwards. At times he tried to do too much on Ins own, and would have done better to pass out. C. Buckley and J. Anderson had few opportunities owing to Brown’s’ deficiency, ’l. Roacn was often caught off position, and although his handling was good, h.s kicking was weak. P. Mountford was West Coast’s best loose forward, and with R. Clark and R. Leg was up with tne play ail the time. W. and R. Glynn and 3. Williams used their weight to ti;c best advantage. L. Wehner was the _ most prominent of the Canterbury forwards following up well and hooking consistently. V. Scott and R. Dunlop supported well. Mead. Waghorn and Fraser also put in usefu‘ work. The teams were:—West Coast. —R. Pollock; P Mulcare, W. Mann, J. Burns, C. Mountford, F. Pascoe; J. Curnow; P. Mountford; R. Clark, W. Glynn, R. Lee. R. Glynn. J. Williams.

Canterbury.—T. Reach; C. Davidson, R. Brown, G. Nuttall, C Buckley, J. Anderson; L. Brown; V. Scott, D Mead, N. Waghorn, R. Dunlop, L. Wehner, B. Fraser. Canterbury kicked off, and With forward rushes they had soon advanced well into West Coast territory. J. Curnow then received an injury to the face and L. Beban took his place. Securing from a scrum on West Coast’s 25 line. C. Mountford sent on to Mann, who, following; up his kick, secured and looked like having- a e'ear run. However. R. Brown overtook him and brought him down at Canterbury’s 25. West Coast then advanced to within five veards of Canterbury’s line, where they were awarded a penalty kick. Mann failing to goal. There was hard forward pla-y for some tirpe in front of Canterbury’s, posts, but repeated efforts to score faded in the face of Canterbury’s strong- defence. A good back movement by Wed Coast nearly brought in a trv. Burns he’ng tackled in the corner after all the backs had handled. However,

Mounuora securea ana sent on io IvlLUm, \»iiu muue uii M iseuaii to uive over xor a mw t.y. ronock iadea to convert. West Coast d —ciinteiumv u. uuiieriKry iui..x>i ed. -11 l 11U11L Ml u xU.UiUm movement, rufficK tnrew a iwuxu pass to ivxann. a pena-tv awarded to canttruury m iroiu o. toe posts, h... mown goaiea. we.v coast o —Canterbury 2 wnen vves, next pres-Cvi tiiv-n, L.auCi -m.., were compelled to lurce. west Coast again advanced and looxieu likeiy wnen a penalty k.ck was awarded to Uamexumy. Canterbury was given tenet shortly aiterwuriu wnen wee, coming rnrougn witn tne bad at ms reel, Kicked too nara miu tne ball went over the dead ban tine, west coast were awarded a free kiva in a handy position wnen wuniop was caught offside. Manns kick fen snort. A canterbury kick was secured by Becan, wno lost possession and the ban went out in tne corne;. For an infringement in the ensuing scrum, Canterbury were awarded a penalty kick, Dav.dson narrowly missing K. Brown failed with an-

other penalty kick awarded to Canterbury Burns, foi-owmg up ia.J, caught Davidson in possesion, ana following a series of scrums, \vest Coast, advanced to Canterbury’s line, where a loose scrum was formed anj W. Grynri collected to force his way over in the corner. R. Lee failed to goal and half time sounded immediately afterwards with the score West | Coast 6 —Canterbury 3. I West Coast had the better of the opening stages of the second hah. and alter a dribbling rush by Lee,

Canterbury forced. Another West Coast back movement ended when #eoan was forced out in tne coiner when Pascoe was tackied m possession in front of the posts, Anderson kicked through and c.eared. Dav.dson seemed to be away ror a try, running stronglv on the wing, but w.tn a line taci-ae C. Mountrord grounded him A Canterbury back movemen. took place at half way, and after all the backs had hand.ed, Dav.dso.. secured, only to lose passes.son, wherefrom Burns collected and racea through the visitors,, passmg to Mann who scored under the posts, and converted the try. West Coast 11 —Canterbury 2. Canterbury attacked with loose forward rushes, and when Mountford carried the ball over and j forced, a scrum was formed near West Coast’s line. Canterbury hooked and L. Brown sent the ball on to Davidson, who collected at top speed and forced his wav over for a spectacular try. Davidson narrowly missed with a kick from a difficult position. West Coast 11—Canterbury 5. Canterbury again attackect, and I Davidson missed a penalty kick. West Coast looked kkely when Pascoe caught Roach in possession, and ; Mountford following up, dived over <

by the posts, onlv to be recalled for ; a previous infringement. Canterbury now attacked again, and a scrum was formed five yards from i the West Coast line. However, I Davidson missed a pass from Brow n, I and Clark cleared with a good kick. The Canterbury forwards later had a clear run, but Wehner knocked on near the line. L. Brown secured from a scrum, and Buckley and Anderson handled to send on to R. Brown, who cut in and nut in a fine run. though he lacked the pace t°

outstrip the opposition and score. West Coast advanced, with Burns prominent, and were awarded a penalty kick in a handy position when R. Brown infringed. Mann failed to goal. Canterbury soon recovered and were again pressing. Nuttall being forced out bv Beban after a fast run, Full time, sounded shortly afterwards with West Coast attacking, and the score, West Coast 11—Canterbury 5. Mr J. Griffen was the referee JUNIOR GAME. • In a friendlv game at Wingham Park. Blackball defeated Sea View bv 15 points to 8, after an interesting game Owing to wet weather, the curtainraised between Marist and Brunnei juniors was postponed. 1 QUEENSLAND v. N.S.W. (Rec 6.30). BRISBANE. JuK 27. In the inter-Slate Ruffiv League i footba’l match vesterdav. Ch’een-’nnd defeated New South Wales bv 27 to 91