THE THIRD TEST.

Hutt News, Volume 3, Issue 13, 21 August 1930, Page 10

THE THIRD TEST.

PXGiHTOTERS v. MQBRA. j '< (Bjr' Bight.") , ; ; The record crowd that gathered at Hutt Park during the last week-end to witness the third and final test between the Pighunters and Moera were treated to a fast, open exhibition of the Rugby Code, quite worthy of the ; occasion. . T.ho previous games between these two ftne teams have brought to light players that previously were unknown to the football world and might have continued to blush unseen and waste their sweetness on the desert air! And in this direction the final test was no exception. To enable Dick Lou. weight and dash to reinforce the forward division, it was necessary for the Pighunters to find a full 'back. The choice fell to Eddie Harman and th call was answered. Eddie, who had aot played since the days when ho wore "Tom Brown" suits, donned his black sateen tangoes of a decade past (beautifully preserved as they had been. iaifl to rest with a m.oth-ba-11 in each j y^kcl), txud turning out for the Hog Ma-rriers gave such a convincing display as to more than satisfy his most ardent admirers. Moera put up a great fight during tin 4rst spell to, win the rubber and should have no regrets over their defeat. They staged three very consistent performances and,if they keep together should ■be a much, more difficult proposition next year when Archie and Dick will "be at least a year older. Superior stamina won tho game for t&e Pighunters. Five points behind at the interval, they rose superbly to the occasion in the second spell and, playing with irrisistible dash ran out win»ers by eleven points to eight. .Little Brie from the WellingtoSuburb, who made a special trip out to measure up Cliff *s successor in the Wellington Fifteen, express-ed himself P aa more than satisfied with Archie's display. He was also greatly impressed toy Goldilocks who scored the first try for. the Pighu-nters. He did not see Dick Long at all in the second spell ibut was satisfied with the explanation tkat he was buried in the tight stuff.

Laugford, mating his final appearance in big football, as he is shortly leaving the district, was played on the wing. Judging by the way he overworked the dummy, he is certainly no Plunket baby; a Ford mechanic might be able to do something for -his selfstarter. Our gain will be Nelson's loss.

CoJri-c gave a much improved display on last week '3 form and quite a number of his club mates have also decided to take a course of Glaxo.

In the forefront of eyerry rush was the inimitable Tom Salbury, who is playing at the viery top of his ■ form. His try was a magnificent effort. Beyond the difference between a shingle and a permanent wave, there is little to choose between Tom and Salbury the younger, who is also playing great ■football. - ,

There .was perfect understanding between the Killeen brothers/ Short being •behind the .scrum, and Shorter first fiveeighths. - '

Ted Rea again proved an effective lock running and passing with judgment, but moat of Hank's friends went home early. Horrie Skilton, as a result, "was starved on the wing, having to mabe all his own play. On*1 one occasion he unrolled a phenomenal fourst of speed, finishing third. There were three starters.

The less said about Fitniaurice 's goal kicking the better, ft required considerable force of character on the part ,of .ChieiP-ighunterHarman-Trrwho again, officiated "as line-umpire, and whose movements were closely watched by. Moera \s supporters— to register one success for him. ,

Joe Silva, who was on the line with his sore leg, is doubtful if he will ever be able, to play football again.

In Saturday's game one of his most important leg muscles was badly kicked on. both sides.

Leg'gatt was again tho outstanding back for Moera while To Puni was a reliable last line of defence. Morris kept Archie's mind on his work at the side of the scrum, and Seotty Holmes >ably seconded by Garner and Marcel Salbury, strove hard to stage another ■?' Bannockburn.;'

As a contrast to Monigatti 'a last display, the Pighunters wene delighted with Mr. Bob Cameron's, judicious xise of the whistle and he is assured of many succulent joints during the com-

ing season,

The thanks of both" teams are extended to the representatives of the Moera Free Ambulance who rendered first aid during the afternoon.