FOOTBALL

Northland Age, Volume III, Issue 34, 2 September 1931, Page 5

FOOTBALL

MANGONUI v BAY Ofc" INLANDS. In a Brake Shield match, played'at Kaitaia, before a fair attendance, Mangonui Juniors had a decisive win of 32 points to 3 over Bay of Islands. The Mangonui Juniors outweighed and outclassed their opponents and it was mainly due to the former’s efforts, that such a marginal score was Registered. The Mangonui backs showed talent, but their handling, especially in the first half, was shocking. Easdy half a dozen scores were thrown to the wind through dropled or faulty passes. * 1 he Bay forwards were a hard winking pack, but their weight was not sufficient to keep the Blacks in check. The Blacks appeared to lack initiative and hid the habit of receiving their pisses standing, so that they ni i.i- I 11*e In-rdw v. ii win gave the most impressive display in the Mangonui backs. Walters, the first %ths, starved his outside men by either cutting into the ruck or dropping his passes. The forwards were an even lot and had among them no shiners. THE GAME. Mangonui played with a strong down field wind, and their forwards quickly took play to within a few yards of Bay's line. From the lin eout Mangonui secured but the five eighth missed his Dass. Reds forced. From the 25 kick Blacks worked back to Red’s V\. The forwards took the ball by a series of loose attacks to the Bay’s goal line, where in a scramble W. Lloyd dived over for a try. at goal was unsuccessful. Mangonui 3 Bay nil. The Reds were again defending in their From a scrum near the touch line Blacks centre kicked and G. Walters went over for an easy score. Walters failed to convert. Mangonui 6 Bay nil. Mangonui were penalised for picking out of the scrum. Reds lined at half way. Bay hooked but their backs were standing to receive the pass. The Black forwards again swept play into Bays 25. Reds sought relief in a free kick, Irwin secured but kicked over Reds dead ball line. Bay forwards broke away but a knock on held up their attack. Black’s forwards retaliated and carried all before them, for C. Tatana to score the third try. Walters again missed the kick. Mangonui 9 Bay nil.

Play returned to Red’s l /\. From a scrum Blacks hooked but the % was caught in possession, but Reds were penalised, Walter’s shot at goal went wide. Shortly afterwards lor a scrum Blacks wers granted a penalty, C. Tatana kicking a good goal. Mangonui 12 Bay nil. Tatana started a passing movement from a line out at half way. The backs handled in fine 'style, Irwin finishing off the rush with a strong run. Walters made a good

attempt at conversion. Mangonui 15 Bay nil.

Mangonui secured from a scrum in neutral territory, Irwin making a good dash of 20 yards. In front of Red’s goal Blacks were given a tree kick. Walters kicked a good goal, but as a forward was standing in front of the ball, the kick was disallowed. Half time shortly called.

Upon resumption Blacks again scored. The forwards worked their way near the Red’s line where Tatana crossed over. The kick failed —Mangonui 18 Bay 0. From mid field G. Walters bloke away and scored a good try. From wide out T. Walters

made a great attempt at goal the ball struck the crossbar and rebounded. Mangonui 2t Bay 0. Offside pi iy gave Reds a penalty shot in front of the posts the kick however failed. Mangonui" forwards carried play into Red’s 25, Irwin finished ofi the movement with a .veil earned try and converted a good goal. Mangonui 26 Bay 0. Reds had a shot at goal from half way, the ball fell short. Their forwards followed through and caught the defence napping— Kelly scored a well deserved try. The kick failed. Mangonui 26 Bay 3.

Te Paa was the next to increase Mangonui’s lead with an unconverted try. Mangonui 29 Bay 3. In quick successioa Irwin scored Lis third try making the final score 32—3. Mr. McLeod controlled the game.

Brake Shield,

We have received advice that Northern Wairoa Junior reps, will not challenge Mangonui for the Brake Shield, this being the case Mangonui will hold the Shield for another season.