FAST LEAGUE MATCH

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21611, 2 October 1933, Page 12

FAST LEAGUE MATCH

ST. GEORGE TEAM BEATEN GOOD WIN FOR MARIST VISITORS SUFFER INJURIES In a fast and spectacular match at Carlaw Park on Saturday the St. George Rugby League team, Sydney, was beaten in the third game of its tour by Marist by 25 points to 11. Especially \n the first spell, both sides thrilled tho crowd bv clover play, the advantage going to* the homo team, which led at half-time by 15 points to 8. The second spell was not plavt-d at such a fast pace, the visitors being unfortunate to lose two players throng i injuries. Mork, halfback, was unable to resume after the interval owing to a dislocated collarbone, and 1 ipping, three-quarter, retired shortly after the second spell commenced with an injury to his ankle. . Marist played a fine game, and, judging on tho first spell, would have won even if St. George had had a full team throughout the match. The Marist backs were superior as a combination to the St. George rearguard, especially fine games being played by L, Sehultz, Dunn and Brisbane. Hassan, half, was also in great form, but later spoiled a lot of his good play by holding on too long and attempting too much individual work. "White, on tho wing, n new recruit to the club, was one of tho most impressive players on tho ground, while Campbell, fullback, played his usual sound and cool game. The Marist forwards gave the backs fine support and all played well, their tackling and team play in tho loose being a thorn in tho side of tho opposition. White, Laird and Ivosen were perhaps tho best, but there was little to chooso between any of tho set. Marist seemed to let up a little in the early stages of the second spell, and during this period selfish play on the part of one or two players and mishandling at tho critical moment lost tries. Mork's Clever Play

St. Geovgo battled gamely against odds, but even in the first spell could not produce its usual combination, the insido backs being overshadowed. Up to the time of his retirement there was no better back on the ground than Mork, and his clever play on attack was deserving of a better reward. The' St. George forwards were faced with a most difficult proposition in the second spell, when their number was reduced to four, in order to fill gaps in the back line. Nevertheless, they put up a splendid fight. The game was played in the best spirit throughout. Conditions were ideal and there was an attendance estimated at about 13,000. The teams were: — St. George.— Fullback, S, Robinson; threequarters, L. Brennan, G. Ward, N. Tipping, 13. Martin; halves, 11. Daley, H. Mork; forwards, A. Sprouster, P. Fairall, T. Hayward, L. Kelly, J. Rutherford,. W. Killiby. Marist.—Fullback, Campbell; threequarters, White, Brisbane,. List; fiveeighths, Dunn, L. Schultz; halfback, Hassan; forwards, Herring, Campbell, Flanagan, White, Laird, Ivesen. Play started at a fast pace, Marist attacking strongly, but it was beaten for the ball in the first three scrums. From an early penalty against St. George N. Campbell was successful with a good kick. Marist, 2; St. George, 0. The Marist backs wero throwing the ball about freely and had the opposition troubled. Campbell failed from another penalty and St. George gradually worked to the Marist twenty-five by short passing bouts. Mork was instrumental in starting many clever movements which wero only checked by sound tackling. N. Campbell cleared splendidly on his own line, and a little later Dunn made a great opening in a rearguard attack. B. Schultz, however, just lacked tho necessary pace to score, being caught bj' Robinson. Marist maintained the pressure and Brisbane was almost over. From a penalty N. Campbell added two more points for Marist. Marist, 4; St. George, 2 V A Fine Try

St. George by clevor passing gained a lot of ground, but Robinson then failed from a penalty in a handy position. However, Mork made a splendid opening by eluding several opponents, and a short bout of clever reverse passing saw Martin score a fine try in a fairlv good position. Robinson goaled. St. George, 5; Marist, 4. Marist was not to be denied and was playing the visitors at their own game. Although a rearguard attack broke down 13. Schultz gathered and passed to his brother, who came round fast and scored wide out. Campbell "failed to convert. Marist, 7; St. George, 5. A few minutes later a St. George back attack broke down and Brisbane kicked through from his own twentyfive. Following on lie gathered possession on the bounce from Robinson and outpaced the opposition from near halfwav to score a brilliant try between the posts. Campbell converted. Marist, 12; St. George, 5. The fast pace was maintained. St. George worked to the Marist line, whero Killiby scored from a scrum in a handv position. Robinson failed at goal. Marist,, 12; St. George, 8. Good Solo Effort Hassan mado a brilliant run through the opposition and repeated his effort a little later to score a fino solo try. Campbell failed to convert from a good position. Mork was injured and changed places with Ward, at centre. Halftime came with thse score: — , Marist . . • • . . 15 St. George 8 Mork did not resume and Hay ward, a forward, played half. Marist pressed from the start, close exchanges following in St. George territory. Tipping rereceived a knock on tho leg and retired soon afterwards. Marist was continually on the attack, but twice lost tries through the final pass being wild. St. George made a short-lived attack, but Marist was soon back. Carter gathered a short kick by Hassan and, on drawing Robinson, passed to Herring, who lost a great chance by failing to take the ball cleanly. A splendid reverso passing movement between Hassan, Brisbane, B. Schultz and L. Sclrultz from halfway saw the lastnamed go over, but ho lost the ball in a tacklo. A little later Herring threw away a try by failing to pass with plenty of support offering and the defence practically beaten. St. George rallied well for a period, and when a Marist rearguard attack broke down Ward dashed in and passed to Rutherford. N. Campbell mado a brilliant tackle, but Hayward gathered Rutherford's in-pass and scored at the corner. Martin failed .to convert. Marißt, 15; St. George, 11. The reverse roused Marist, which Suickly went to the St. George twentyve where, from a scrum, L. Schultz dodged his way over between the posts. Campbell converted. After the bell had sounded Dunn scored easily by the posts. Campbell converted and the game ended with the score: — Marist . . . . . . 25 St. Goorgo 11 Mr. P. Rogers was referee. The St. George team left by motorcars for Rotorua yesterday morning. It will play a South Auckland combined club team at Huntly on Thursday and Taranaki at New Plymouth next Saturday.