BETTER COMBINATION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22415, 11 May 1936, Page 14

BETTER COMBINATION

MARIST BACKS IMPROVE The better all-round combination of Marist cave jt a margin of 11 points over Newton in the curtain-raiser to the principal match, llie Marist forwards kept together better than the opposition and controlled the majority of the scrums. Newton's forwards . • , on occafllo nß. but the backs as n combined unit were disappointing. W. Brimble, at half, was below form, and sent out some poor passes. On the other hand. t 1 '. Brimble, five-eighths, was outstanding on attack, and made several fine openings which went begging owing to lack of support The threequarter line rarely had a chance, although Sissons did good work. Dempsey, fullback, again played an outstanding game. Clemm and Johnson were the best Newton forwards, while Hutt shone in the open. Marist has a back line which showed on Saturday promise of developing into a strong attacking force. The backs were well supported by the forwards, who at times, btv sides handling well, displayed ability in dribbling. Some of the Marist back utatcV.s were spoiled through a tendency on the part of Bakalich to go too far affir running his wings into position. Glover; who filled the fullback position in the absence of Campbell, played a sound game and started several attacking movements from defensive positions. Loader was the best of the threequarter line, and was good at anticipating the trend of the play. Haslam stood out for sound defence, while lie run strongly in possession, and was hard to bring down. Chalmers, first five-eighths, quickened the attack to advantage, while Aro got the .ball away nicely at halfback. Breed and Anderson etood out, among the forwards, while Clark ir. the breakaway position played a good game. It was Clark's first appearance for nearly twc. seasons, and he showed that he still maintains his form, Marist led by 8 to 0 at half-time, the final score being 11—0. For the winners Anderson, Loader and Breed scored tries, one of which was converted by Aro. Mr, P. Rogers was referee.-