DALLEY'S DONE HIS DASH

NZ Truth, Issue 1286, 31 July 1930, Page 13

DALLEY'S DONE HIS DASH

Old Boys' Half-back Weak When On Defence (From "N.Z. Truth's" Special Christchurch Representative.') The final score in' the big game at Lancaster Park, when High School Old Boys finished with a margin of eleven points over University, was by no means a fair indication of the game, The combined work of the 'Va.rsity forwards and backs deserved better recognition.

ON the day, High School was not greatly superior, but it was a better understanding among the backs that won the match. Luck also played its part m the Old Boys' victory, while fortune did not favor the Varsity backs. The School pack hooked for Dalley, and he had a fair share of the ball, but he is no longer the Dalley that Canterbury knew some years ago. Speculators were the half-back's long suit on Saturday, and he was very lucky to get out of some awkward situations'. Dalley's display on Saturday was below par, and his days as a half-back of note are numbered. When Dalley. whipped the ball out,

than decent latitude by referee McLaehlan. Had ' referee McLaehlan had a more efficient control of the game, there might not have been such a large margin of points m High School's favor; but he could not keep pace, for it . was one of the fastest games the two teams have staged for s ome time. From start to finish the match was a willing battle, but luck ran hand m hand with the Old Boys, and Varsity's defence was of no avail. Fed at every angle by King and Bennett, the Varsity backs lost many an opportunity to penetrate the High School defence. Calder and Bean m the fiveeighths line had plenty of work, but the backs were frequently starved through Calder's persistency m cutting them out and trying to break through on his own. Partly successful m many of his endeavors to penetrate the defence of the School forwards, Calder showed up. to advantage m the open rushes, and it was here that High School's flrst line of defence was weak. Undoubtedly the most spectacular back on the field was C. McPhail, High School's second five-eighths. His score after a thrilling race down the line, was the best piece of play, and his pace was surprising. Once again Oliver has silenced those who criticised his defensive work. Playing against Linwood, the Merivale five-eighths proved his worth when the opposing forwards came through. He went down to some heavy rushes, and his tackling was sure. High School Old Boys are half a point behind Christchurch. The competition has now reached an interesting stage, and the next match when Christchurch participates should provide some excitement.

Oliver