FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12450, 5 September 1902, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

NORTH OTAGO v. SOUTH CANTERBURY. (Per Unm-bh I'juws Association.) TIMARU, .September V. TTie football match North Otago v. South' Canterbury was won by North. Otago by 5 points to nil. Tim home team had (he best of the'game, but the visitors scored just on the elqse of time. NORTH v. SOUTH MATCH. (Per United Puess Association.) "WELLINGTON, September 4. A meeting of the Management, Committed of the New Zealand Rugby TJniou last night decided.that inasmuch as sonie-of the provincial unions refused to pay the expenses of their respective representatives in the North v. Synth Island match the New Zealand Union would defray- the expenses of transit, etc., out of the gate proceeds of the match. .Arrangements for suitably entertaining the teams, also for a public reception, have been made. ASSOCIATION. OTAGO v. WELLINGTON. The following teams will represent Otago and Wellington in the. interprovineial contest to take t>l aco at Oariebrook to-morrow afternoon: — .

Otigo (Blank-aiid-whi^e).—Goal, R. Murray; backs—A. Dobson, T. Ashton; half backs .■—Cγ. Middlemass, D. M'Millan, W. Kilgour; forwards—S. Brown, H. Robertson, G. M'Millan, A. Ferguson, R. Irvine. Wellington (Black-and-gold).—Goal, M. Fitzgerald; backs—L. White, H.- Renai; half backs—E, L. Renai, R, Nagla (captain), J. Taylor; forwards—A. Wells, A. Smellie, G. Brodie, W. Morrison, C. Hathaway. Linesmen: Messrs H. Godlier (Wellington) and G. Caddie (Otago). Goal umpires: Messrs 11. M'Keowcn (We!lins;toh) and J. Sparrow (Otago). Referee: Mt Ncwall. The northern representatives arrived last night, and wc-ve driven to the Criterion Hotel, where they wore formally welcomed -by the officials of" the-O.F.A. The team as originally selected has been slightly altered. They are confident of giving a good account of themselves-, and consequently Otago have a hard task set them to win. The Mornington Band have offered their servicss, and will march from the Criterion Hotel to the ground. The following critique on the players by " Soekerisfc" should prove of interest: —, Otago. Murray (goal-keepr-rj—First representative match; uses fine judgment and clears well, especially when in a tight corner; kicks \voll, but rather inclined to keep tho bail in possession too long; has played creditably in club matches. Dobson (left back) —Representative of some years' standing; perhaps the finest player in his position in Now Zealand; plays with wonderful judgment, and a particularly hard man to pass; undoubtedly./ Otago's strongest defence; fine command over the ball. Ashtou (right back) —Represented the province in 1894, 1896, 1538, 1901; a reliable player; kicks well, but rather yjeak with left foot; good tackier, and makes a wonderful recovery. Middlemass (left half)-r-liepresented in 1900 and 1901; understands the game thoroughly; works like a Trojan, and a big order for the opposing wing to cope with: a splendid player. P. M'Millan (centre half) —Representative of 1892, 1693. 1891, 1896, 1900. 1901; one of tho finest half backs seen in Dunedin; gives the forwards plenty to do, and places the bill! with splendid judgment; a dangerous man near goal, and host a very taking style. Kilgour (right half)—U'irst inte'rprovincial cap: Hip smallest member of (he team: a Holid worker; cuts up tho opposing combination in fine stylo: a fine daphy player, and will prove a veritable thorn to Wellington's left wing. Brown (left wing forward) —Represented in 1893, 1900, 1901; the fastest man in the team, and particularly hard to check; pretty foot-worker; lias proved Hie most; prolific scorer during tho past season; revels ii! his work when ho has plenty to do: will prove a source of trouble, to the invincible Renai. Robertson (inside left)— First representative cap: a fine, sturdy stamp of player, «nd earned his place by ■sheer hard work; lacks devil, but should w;:rk in harmony with his winjr partner. G. JYl'Millan (centre)— The oldest representative in (he team, having represented Ota go _ since 1890: ono of the fine-it exponents, of the game in the colony: knows over point, and has proved a firstclass general of past teams; brilliant, very fast, and tho most reliable shot in tho team; an unselfish player, and his wings p'nce every confidence in him, and can (lopenil f>n getting plenty to do from-his sphere of piny. Ferguson (inner right)— First representative match ; a gnod shot, and a playor with plenty of dash : is inclined to give hi' outside pnrlner lif.tlo room to work in,; should lujh (hi; ball in quick f.imt! on the attack. Irvine (outside right)— First cap; 'when in the humour is one of the most dashing forwards in Dunedin; centres well, and is also a good shot; plays well on the attack, and will give opposing half backs a busy time. Wkmjxcjto?.'. Fitzgerald (goalkeeper;—Heprnßented in 1901: saves tind clean; in I'mf> eiylo ; very cool, has a splendid record in club matches; a fine goalkeeper. White (right back)—A really first-class back, a powerful kick, and invariably watches his ohtmc.o to place tho. h?.~'\ ocnvenienlly; a representative in 1901: well known in .Cuncdin. IT. Renai (left back)— First representative cap; strong on tlie defence ami a good kick; should back up his partner more; was sclcctod as nmergenev. K. L. Jtenai (right Inst year; is claimed to be one of the host half

backs in New Zealand; a very heady ; player, neat, and places the ball with perfection ; plays hard on the attack, and •, particularly strong on defence; has a pretty style;. i Nagle (centre half)— Represented Otago in • 1898 and last year; captain of the team; i a most brilliant and consistent psrformer, i and indulges in plent yof work; very rough on opposing forwards, never allowing a ■ chance. [ '•■ I Taylor (left half)— Usually plays in the I centre: is prominent both on the attack and defence, aaid shines brilliantly all [ through; a good, all-round player; last i represented in 1898. Wells (outside right)— This position could i not be bettered. He plays a dashing game • all through, and is mainly responsible for • combined forward mshes; represented his . province last year. Smellio (inside right)— Represented last ■ year; resorts to more cohesion than brili h'oncy; plays well in partnership with Wells; an erratic shooter. Brodie (centre)— Has a fine club performi anco; not too good a shot, but, neverthe--1 less, a fino player. :He had slight opposition in the trials; first representative match. Morrison (inside left)—A brilliant performer ; a dangerous man near goal,; ! centres in fine style; usually plays on the i wing. He is well known in IJunedinJ hav--1 ing' represented Otago in 1898, 1900, and' ;1901; very fast. ; Hathaway (outeide left)— The finest for- ! ward in the team: plays with much dash, and is a source of extreme trouble to oppos- ' ing half backs; centres to a nicety, and , particularly smart; represents his province \ for tho time.

At Wakari Park on Wednesday the Normal SeliQol Association team, who were leading by 2 points in the competition for the cup, wore defeated by the Kaikorai School team by two goata to one. Throughout the gamo was interesting, and was wotched by a large number of interested spectators. Irvine (back), Marshall and Irvine (forwards) played a sterling game for the Normal, while Robertson, Jamieson, J. ■ Scott, and Millol , fu'ly sustained the credit of the hill team. Mr W. Young controlled the game in an impartial manner.