SUPERIOR TACTICS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22730, 17 May 1937, Page 15

SUPERIOR TACTICS

FORWARDS PLAY WELL The match between Ponsonby and Manukau developed into a battle in tactics in which Tonsonby proved the superior side. Adapting themselves splendidly to the conditions the Ponsonby forwards, by keeping the ball at toe and fast raiding, worried Manukau throughout and caused the backs to make numerous mistakes. It was surprising to see Manukau persistently attempt to handle the ball and thereby play into the hands of the opposition. Manukau was unlucky on a few occasions but Ponsonby well deserved its victory. Although the forwards were lighter than the opposition they outplayed (lie Manukau vanguard and were much superior in i no loose. The handling of both sets of backs was erratic, players finding the greasy ban difficult to gather. However, there were good combined efforts on occasions. One of the features of the game was the excellent tackling of the Ponsonby players, which went a long way toward giving the team victory. The Ponsonby backs, too, use the short kick to better advantage than their opponents and repeatedly made forwards. 'Under the conditions these jar cs proved profitable and often jards of were gained as a result. . ~ Manukau led by three points to nil at the interval, but soon after the sAart of the second spell Ponsonby to°k the lead vit h a penalty goal and a converted tr . P • did most of the attacking during the spelt and its victory was a very popular one. For Ponsonby Rush played well at fillllback but was inclined to speculate on oc casions. Nurse played a wing, while Jones was Prominent for M»d defence. Kay was seen in some m u d ments on the few occasions < on whiich ho hajj an opportunity. The -Raiioran and Stockley, were too Halloran often taking his passes from the standing. Stockley was too slow in his transfers and on occasions . , movements broke down w '^ en Jf® u ' pio'vcd a in possession. The halfback, Blfick, j . Us». -j;; SftiSit 4 Especially in the his speed and fast following proved a great thorn in the side of the opposition. Morgan. Keane and Blackman gave Priersen rme sup port, but the forwards all played well. Watene was a little slow at fullback foT Manukau and was caught in Pfssession a r * times. His kicking was not nearly so acnir ate as usual. The changing of Broderick, wing, and Broughton, centre, from their usual positions did not make for bination. Mahima was the best of ! a " Vsm backs and was prominent for good allroundwork Cult. Cickit and Kawe were the best forwards. , , For Ponsonby Middleton scored a try which Jones converted. Jones also kicked a penalty goal. Mahima scored a try for Manukau. Mr. M. "WetheriH was referee.