AUCKLAND'S HOPEFULS

NZ Truth, Issue 1304, 11 December 1930, Page 14

AUCKLAND'S HOPEFULS

The Plunket Shield Nominees - (Prom VN.Z. Truth's" . Auckland Rep.) YWHILST picking a selection of "pos- " sibles" for the Auckland rep. tearr to go south at Xmas, Selectors Snedden, Duncan and Brooke-Smith are to be congratulated upon devising a method of m. trodiicing fielding practice before the team leaves. If there is one defect m most of the Auckland clubs it is their weak fielding and training m this direction is imperatime if Auckland wishes to take th« honors m . the South- Island. Eden and Parnell head the list witli five men apiece chosen for practice. On present bowling form, H. Roy, oi Eden, merits strongest consideration Nevertheless, though he has struck a burst of brilliance this season, he can b« very erratic. "When playing for Ponsonby.two seasons ago, he had one pater of very spectacular play and then wenl off altogether. . If the selectors can be certain that the tour will be one of his "on occasions," he will be well worthy of inclusion. Any signs of falling off, and it will not be surprising If he is left behind. He is a poor' bat and only a fair field, Skipper H. D. Gillespie can be regarded as more or less a certainty for the team. He' certainly played a bad innings last week, but past form and wide cricket ' experience will almost certainly grain him his place again. J. B. Mills, of Eden, can also book himself a seat. His season's average to date runs out.' at a bit over 34, and his last week's performance of 72 has again demonstrated his powers. A. J. Postles, of "Eden, is another with past experience. He's played rep. before and put up a good show against the Aussies a couple of years ago. He has been m splendid form this season and seems to be back m health again. It looks as though Eden will be well represented, because G. L. Weir, the bie cricket discovery of last year, is practically a moral both for the rep,