WAIMEA V. WAKATU

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 2 June 1930, Page 6

WAIMEA V. WAKATU

WAIMEA SUPERIOR

As usual when Waimea and Wakatu. meet, an interesting game results, Waimea being just a little too good. Brooks, tire ex-Bay representative, playing behind the scrum for Waimea, strengthened the team very considerably. After

the kick-off Waimea at once sot up an attack. Brooks got the. ball away to Wallace, Watson and Wells, the lastnamed giving a, silly little kick into Ins opposing haems’ hands. Wallace cut in nicely, the ball going to Rogers who just missed a pot from the 25. Soon after Rogers passed to Watson who struggled through for a good try near the posts. Wells converting. Waimea 5, Wakatu nil.

Wakatu bucked up and from a penally in a good position Russell converted. Waimea 5, Wakatu 3. A period of willing play followed till Grocolt broke through to the 25 Tho Wakatu forwards, led by Ilollyman and Wells, found an opening, and rushed play to their opponent’s 25, hut Waimea retaliated and Wells found the line at the 25. Lusty, who was the smartest forward oil the ground, made a good opening and sent to Watson, to Wells, who let himself go and scored near tho corner. His kick just fell short. Waimea 8, Wakatu 3.

Soon after Russell missed an easy three points from a penalty in front of the goal. Wakatu forwards were now keeping Waimea busy. Craig, a Waimea junior who filled a gap for Wnkatu on the wing, was offside, and Wells piloted the ball over. Waimea 11 Wakatu 3.

Chapman made a great effort to score but Lusty got him. Bird led a rush buck to the 25. Brooks sent out to Watson, to Wells who fumbled. Wakatu rushed play back, Brooks saving cleverly. The Wakatu forwards came ll again, but Fowler was safe. The Waimea forwards led bv Mellarg and Bird nearly scored, the latter being held up when near the line. The spell ended with play at halfway. The second half opened with an attack by Wakatu backs. Watson intercepted and turned the tables. Waimea continued to throw tho ball about, a force being very bandy lo Wakatu. Waimea came again, Watson losing a chance through attempting to pot. A force down resulted. Wakatu attacked from the kick out. Sutton secured* and sent to Watson, to Wells, who was grassed by Scholtock. Waimea forwards pressed hard, Allport, Sutton and Lusty being prominent. From a penalty at half way Russell took the ball from his toe and play was carried to the 25, Grocott and Lusty heading a return rush. Allport, who was playing a good forward game, broke through, but was penalised for obstruction. , Wakatu now had the upper hand and Barnes got the ball away to Russell, to Chapman, who dashed over the line. Russell missed the uprights. Waimea 11, Wakatu 6. Waimea livened up and look play to the line and kept it there, but failed to score. Finally Wakatu cleared and Chapman, kicking and following, looked dangerous, but Fowler saved. Waimea cleared to half-way, McHarg and Hart going strongly. The ball came out to Craig, who dashed down the line, but Rogers upset him. Wakatu hammered away, the ball going into touch-in-goal. Waimea charged up from the kick-out. Rogers, being blocked near the line, sent a 20-yard pass to Watson, but Wakatu backs smothered. Willing play followed but the whistle sounded without further score. Mr Eastgate refereed a good clean 'game. At half time the Richmond school

haul tuns played a learn of College trainhoys. The school boys won by 8 points to nil. Tanner scored a try, converted by Lenny Best, and Fowler crossed again, Gomez missing the kick.