THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22179, 5 August 1935, Page 14

THE LEAGUE CODE

ftEPRESENTATIVE GAME AUCKLAND TEAM SUCCESSFUL DEFEAT OF TARANAKI SIDE The Auckland Rugby League played two representative fixtures at Carlaw Park on Saturday, when Taranaki and South Auckland met the local thirtpons. Conditions were ideal and a large crowd witnessed the matches. In the principal game, Taranaki put tip a splendid fight in the first half and was only one point behind at halftime. In the second spell, however, the Auckland team outclassed the visitors and won by 37 points to 14. In the curtain-raiser Auckland defeated South Auckland by 17 points to 9. South Auckland led at half-time, but tired badly in the second half. Good forward play was a feature of both matches. The tMims in the principal match were as follows: Auckland, Fullback. !N. Campbell; threequarters, E. Mincham, L. Brown, R. Bright; five-eighths, A. Kay. E. Brimble; halfback, R. Powell; forwards, L. Hutt, F. Quirke. W. Telford, J, Laird. C. Sath erley, D. Herring. Taranaki.—Fullback, C. Hunt; _ threequarters, J. Tamatea, ,C. Bedford, W. Lewis; five-eighths. R. Arnold. M. Keogh; halfback, G. Moorheud; forwards, H. Davison, Leatherby. Yeates. Scott. L. Lewis. J. McLeod. Possession in Scrums The match was arranged with a view to giving the selectors an opportunity of chooßins the North Island team for the inter-island fixture on August 17. In the first half the Taranaki forwards made a good impression, and successfully checked the local backs from moving into action. The visitors gained possession from u majority of the scrums, but their backs lacked thrust, although at times the threequarters gained useful ground. ... . The Auckland backs were disappointing as a combination, after the excellent form shown in club footba'l. of Auckland's tries came from the play of individuals. and there was an absence of team work, The five-eighths. Kay and Brimble, were not a happy combination, while Powell, behind the scrum, did not show his best form. It took the local forwards a long time to settle down, and for this reason they were beaten for possession. The scrum formation could easily be improved. Most of the forwards were too anxious to break and take part in passing bouts. The Taranaki scrum did its work well and actually controlled the game just before half-time. Good tackling was a feature of the play. In the second spell Auckland gained the aseendancy, but it was only through superior condition. The visitors tiled badly, and moßt of Auckland's points were by superior pace. Although defeated, Tnranaki is a much improved team. With a better knowledge of the finer points of the game the Taranaki backs would make a much more formidable combination. Auckland's Best Back At fullback for Auckland Campbell played a sound game, and tackled really well. Brown was easily the best of the Auckland backs, although inclined at times to vary his play so much as to deceive his wing-three-quarters. Twice Brown raced Bright into a scoring position, only to cut infield when the wing had a clear run in. Mincham played well on the wing and showed a lot of pace. The five-eighths, Kay and Brimble, did not combine well. Kay is an individualist, scoring three tries through his own initiative. He may develop into a fine attacking back with more experience. Brimble played hie best football in the second half. Powell ran a little too far to be effective on attack. Hutt and Satherley were the best of the Auckland forwards, and gave a fine allround display. Laird was also prominent. Herring has shown better form in club matches. , Tamatea, who phyed on the wing in the first spell, ar.d later as five-eighths, was the best of the Taranaki backs. He showed more pace than the remainder and executed a clever swerve when running. Keogh was the best of the inside bncks. Bedford, at centre, took part in some promising attacks, _ but was outplayed by -Brown. Bedford kicked Iwo splendid goals from about 50yds out. Good line-kicking was a feature of Hunt's play at fullback. The visitors' vanguard worked hard throughout, and. while their condition lasted, more than held Auckland. J. McLeod, the third-row forward, was outstanding. He handled well and tackled hard. Lewis and Davison also plajed ?ood football. v Triet* for Auckland were scored by Mincham (3), Kay <2). Powell. Satherley. Hutt and Herring. Satherley converted three tries and Campbell two. Keogh and Scott Ecored tries for Taranaki. Bedford converting one and kicking three penalty goals. Mr. P. Rogers was referee. ANOTHER VICTORY SOUTH AUCKLAND DEFEATED WIN FOR B REPRESENTATIVES The curtain-raiser between Auckland and South Auckland at Carlaw Park was a well contested game, although Auckland was a little superior in the second half. The South Auckland backs did good work early ia the game, and looked like a winning side. The visitors led at half-time. The visitor* were a little uncertain in handling in the second spell, otherwise at least two tries would have been scored. At fullback for Auckland Dempsey played a splendid game. He was responsible for starting several successful passing bouts. The wings, McNeil and Hall, played good football and showed n lot of pace, Frtnich, at centre, was a little disappointing, being inclined to hang on too long. Watene spoiled a good game by kicking too much. Riley got through a lot of useful work at five-eighths. Behind the ecrum Hassan gave his backs plenty of opportunity®, although he wnß inclined at times to run across the ground. Keane and Tetley were the outstanding Auckland forwards. Fast following up and good tackling was a feature of Keane's play. Woods and Simpson also played well. , The best, back on the ground was W. Tittleton, centre-tbrecqußTter for South Auckland. He made many nice openings, and ran straight in passing bouts. G. Tittleton on the wing was also prominent. Shaw played a good game at fullback, but took malters too easily on occasions. Pawson and Peckhum combined, well and beat the local inside backs. Fleming and Timms were the pick of the South Auckland forwards. Hogan was also prominent in the loose. The teams were as follows: Auckland—Fullback. Dempsey: threequarters, Hall, Franich. McNeil; fiveeighths. Riley, Watene; hnlfback. Hassan; forwards. Woods. Flanagan. Simpson. Keane, Spiro a Tetley. South Auckland.—Fullback, Shaw: threequarters. G. Tittleton. W, Tittleton. McGreal; five-eighths. Garry. Pawson: halfhack, Pekham; frowards, Hogan, J. Hilton, Fox, Fleming. F. Hilton. Timms. Tries "for Auckland were scored by Watene. Telley. McNeil and Hall (2). Dempsey converted one try. Pec.khnm scored for South Auckland. W. Tittleton converted and also kicked two penalty goals. Mr. M. Wetherill was referee. LOWER GRADE RESULTS Senior Reserve Grade.—City. 5, Richmond, 2: Marist won from Devonport by defaultSenior Grade B.—Papakura, 8, Otahuhu, 7; Point Chevalier, 9, Green Lane, 7. Second Grade.—R.V. won from Manuksu by default; Richmond, 16, Mount Albert, 5; Ponsonby won from Papakura by default. Third Grade.—Otahuhu, 8, Richmond, 5; Marist, 10, Manuknu, 15. Fourth Grade.—Glenora, 22. Otahuhu, 18; City. 10, Mount Albert. 0; Point Chevalier A. 3, Ponsonby, 3; Northcote. IS. Point Chevalier B, 5. Fifth Grade.—Richmond A, 20, Newton, 5; Akarana won from Mount Albert by dofault; Devonport, 15, Richmond, 2. Sixth Grade.—City, 12, Northcote, 8; Devonport, 10. Glenora. 8. Seventh Grade.—City. 3. Avondale, 3. Schoolboys' Games.—Richmond, 37. Otahuhu, 0; Devonport, 20, Akarana, 0; Northcote, 02, Avondale, 0; Green Lane A. 13, Msrist, 8. Seven-a-side Games,—Green Lane. 0. Otahuhu, 0; Marist, 8. Northcote, 0. GAMES IN COUNTRY CENTRES [ FROM HERAT.]) CORRESPONDENTS] Whangarei.—Weather conditions were excellent when the Whangarei Rugby League code held a further round in the knock-out competition. The grounds were somewhut sodden after the heavy rains of the past week, but some very interesting games were played. At Hikurangi. in the senior competition. Hikurangi United, 30. defeated Hikurangi Colts, 8. At .Tubilee Park. Whangarei, the Kensington team, 13, defeated Tnkahiwai, 5. Juniors: City, 24, Onernhi 38. Tuakau.—Tuakan. 11. Huntly, 6. Christchurch.—Northern Union Cup: Canterbury, 28, West Coast, 15; Ngahere (West Coast), 16, Sydenham. 11.