TRANSFER OF PLAYER

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22485, 31 July 1936, Page 16

TRANSFER OF PLAYER

NEWTON CLUB'S REQUEST The transfer of T. Toki from North Auckland to Auckland was the subject of a protest by the Northland' Rugby League to last evening's meeting of the New Zealand Rugbv League Council. The Northland League Htated that it was a clear case of "poaching" players, and all conditions of the transfer rule had not been complied with. The chairman, Mr. C. A. Snedden, said that no action could be taken until the Auckland Rugby League had dealt with the matter and been acquainted with all the circumstances. . . Mr. W. Liversidge expressed tho opinion that the Auckland League had no right to deal with the matter as it was apparently an arrangement with the Manukau Club and Northland. , Mr. W. O. Carlaw said that he was aware of the circumstances and the transfer was not in order. . Mr. J. Peterson, secretary to the Northland League, said that the transfer was ap- ! proved as the outcome of a tclc&r&rn to the I Manukau Club and it was granted under j Davidson asked the position if the Manukau Club played Toki. Mr. Snedden replied that the Manukau Club took that risk and it was also evident that the Northland League could not place any condition on tho transfer. In vie.w of all the circumstances the matter should be referred to the Auckland League. It was decided to adopt this suggestion. The Auckland Rugby League forwarded a I request from the Newton Club to reopen ; the case of one or its senior players who i was recently suspended. I Mr. Snedden said that no evidence was I submitted and it was impossible at this stage i to take any action. Mr. E. Redwood was appointed manager of the New Zealand team in the two test matches against England. Mr. A. llarlock was appointed referee for tho England and South Auckland fixture and Mr. P. Rogers referee for tho Taranaki match. SCHOOLBOYS' MATCHES ! The following schoolboys' matches will be ! played under the control of the Auckland : Rugby League to-morrow: —Junior grade.— ! Balmoral v. Newton A, Carlaw Park No 1, i 2.30 p.m.; Green Lane v. Richmond B. Carlaw I Park No. 2. 2.30 p.m.; Ellerslie v. Richmond i A. Carlaw Park No. 1, 3.15 p.m.; Otahuhu j v. Devon port, Carlaw Park No. 2, 3.45 p.m. ! Intermediate grade: Ellerslie v. Newton, : Outer Domain, 12.30 p.m., Mr. E. Korn; i Balmoral v. Manukau, Domain No. 1, 12.30 ! p.m., Mr. J. Short; Avondale v. Mount Albert, i Western Springs, 12.30 p.m., Mr. G. Barni hill; Green Lane v. Northcote, Domain No. r, 12.30 p.m., Mr. H. Tate; Otahuhu v. Richmond, Otahuhu, 12.30 p.m., Mr. J. Ryan. Senior grade: Mount Albert v. Richmond, Carlaw Park No. 1. 12.30 p.m., Mr, E. Butt; I'onsonby v. Devonport, Carlaw Park No. "J, 12.30 p.m., Mr. A. I'earson.