TECHNICAL DEFEATED

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22421, 18 May 1936, Page 13

TECHNICAL DEFEATED

MANUKAU'S i STUBBORN DISPLAY ■ Mnking its first appearance at Eden Park 'his season, Manukaa created a very pood ttopression by its spirited cisplny against technical. Toe defeated champion team wufl just unable to make up its leeway m points the face of a very effective defence. L Teehnical's captain, Turbott, excelled all iis previous displays in the fullbnck posiand his was a stand game. He added •'■' en furt'ier lustre to a brilliant display by 3>aving the way for the final s':ore —a fine JH' which almost saved the day for his side, ftirne was up when the fullback raced into J'ne with his five-eighths, took a pars and «t sail for the line. Using his speed he made a great opening for Lash and the ?''Bger, taking a/well-timed l ass, raced over r n » handy position. The scorer, who had previously landed a good penalty coal, /pag entrusted with the kick, but the ball wit anc j t j )e [)Cun i s were not divided, fca. » pi * e " !R ideal conditions the match »«.') T , a large part, confined to the for•_J . lie Technical backs handled better Biiowed more combination than their tnovlT ?' spPds p Pd tackling frustrated their inii V , 8- f ev '' y passing bouts along the tht °f the line were indulged in by Ben#r n nU L au '"' c ks. whose rushes were Prally betwren two or three individuals. Kp«,„ "J tn tlip ronghneßS of the struggle thai CPl i two .pr.cks is borne by the fact the second spell, four men inlon.vj ,njnre d. Several forwards played Were j„ Karnes - Pepper, Moir and Pcarce thf-v ~ *' ays Prominent for Manukati and tall' . i l '' "k'v supported by C. Smith, a lenont ji forward from Waitara. who tho k u cr a3hed through the loose with toe. Fo - Technical August was 'tonimv Y- - ' n the line-outs, while Mont<dearie and McKenzie were "all m the loose.

When he played for Manukau three years ago, McLaren was rated as a good halfback but, judging by liis form on Saturday, lie will soon be classed as one of the best, in tho code. His passes were accurate and well-timed, while his cleih-ance kicks with either foot were very consistent in finding touch well downfie'd. The manner in which he wriggled through the Technical forwards to send Pearcc ovee unopposed for Manukau'n try was a treat to watch. The five-eighths were greatly helped by such fine play behind tho scrum. Hunkin was fast off the mark and elusive, while Stone's defence was excellent. At centre three-quarter Anderson made some pretty cuts-in, but spoiled these promising moves by holding on too long. A steady display of handling and tackling was given by Grant, at fullback, although his line-kick-ing showed room for improvement. A tribute to every Manukau back is the fact that not one hesitated to go down on the ball in the face of forward rushes. The manner in which defenders flung themselves under charging forwards and their solid tackling was very creditable. For Manukau Pearcc scored n, try, which Grant converted. Grant nlso kicked n penalty goal. Lash scored for Technical and kicked a penalty goal. Mr. G. Peace was referee.