WIN ON TIME

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26228, 12 August 1946, Page 6

WIN ON TIME

SOUTHERN BEATS DUNEDIN A last-minute try enabled Southern to defeat Dunedin by 10 points to 9 in a keenly-contested and lively game at Carlsbrook. Southern led by 7 points to 3 at half time, its points coming from an unconverted try by G. Little arid a field goal by D. Trevathan. while S, F. Easton kicked a penalty goal for Dunedin from 42 vards out. Easton added another penalty goal In the second half, and when 5. O’Connor broke through from a loose scrum and scored a try which was not converted Dunedin led by 9 to 7 with seven minutes to go. Southern’s hopes faded when Trevathan went wide with a penalty kick with two minutes to go, but instead of forcing Easton found touch, and from the line out L. W. Woodhouse launched passing in a final effort to retrieve the situation. J. Graham came over from the wing and made a fine opening for Howley to finish off on time. The scorer's kick failed. Southern would have (been unlucky to lose on the run of the play, and were the better-balanced team. R. Nieper, C Inglis, and G. Little were the pick of the forwards, and WoOdhouse, N. Chandler, and Graham were the most conspicuous in the backs. The Dunedin forwards played rather spasmodically, but rallied strongly in the second half, C. Todd, S. O'Connor, and J. Barry being often noticeable. A. Manion replaced B. Pettit in the backs in the second spell, and, playing at first fiveeighths, gave added thrust to the attack. R. McCormack was often prominent in attack. Easton gave a thoroughly competent display at full-back. Mr L. Millar was the referee.