FOOTBALL.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XLIX, Issue 150, 10 September 1928, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

REPRESENTATIVE GAMES. NAPIER-HASTINGS v. CENTRAL. Two representative games were played at Waipukurau on Saturday last, when the Hastings juniors met Central Hawke’s Bay juniors and a Napier - Hastings combination m.et Central Hawke’s Bay senior reps. In the first contest the visitors secured a win, whilst in the senior game Central added anothei win to their season’s successes with a margin of

nine points. Central seniors by this win rounded off what must he considered a very successful season, they having played six games, winning foil”, drawing one, ntul losing one. The senior contest proved to be one of the most interesting staged this season. Keen play by both combinations kept the spectators —a large attendance—interested throughout the whole contest. Colin Campbell, who was unable to obtain leave to travel with the Hawke’s Bnv touring team, skipped the visitors, B. Parker acting in a similar position for Central This player’s dash was an outstanding feature of the game, he having a hand in almost every movement bv Hie home side, and was ably seconded by Nieol, the try secured by the latter being a fine effort. Central were w*thout the services of their usual half. F. Smales. and their hooker. P. R idgman. McCarthy replaced the former and Taylor (Onga Onga) till - "cl the other vacancy. To the Sub-union’s selector. Mr J. Tliissell, Onga Onga, a word of praise is due. Tn addition to his work ill selecting the teams, hr has devoted n lot of time in travelling with them, and Ids advice to the younger players Iris helped considerably towards the e mbination’s success. JUNIOR, GAME. Hastings (8) v. Central (0). This game was played as a curtainraiser to the senior contest, victory going to Hastings bv 8 points to nil. The first spell ended without any s- ore being registered. In the second half the visitors were successful in c-ossing their opponents’ line on two occasions, Nesbitt registering the first t'v, which Renonf failed to convert. Thomas was the next scorer, Renonf this time successfully putting the oval oyer the bar, making the final scores— Hastings 8. Central 0. Mr Nicholson was in charge. SENIOR GAME. Central H.B. (18) v. Napier-Hastings (9). THE TEAMS.

Napier-Hastings (black and white). —Full-back, Farquhar; three-quar-ters, Brodie, Seal, White; five-eighths, Kirton, Bramwell; half, Evans; forwards, Blake (wing), Cairns, Michael, Campbell, Roach, Single, McDonald, Kakahia.

Central (red and black)) —Fullback, Ryan; three-quarters, Cairns, Nielsen, King; five-eighths, Nicol, Ashby; half, McCarthy; forwards, Parker (wing), Dillon, Stephens, Rust, Smith, Scherf, Taylor, Nic.kalls. THE PLAY.

The wearers of the magpie colors

attacked from the kick-off, and for a time kept the Reds busy. A scrum ended in Evans fumbling and Nicol sent the Black and Whites back. A passing bout by the Black and

White backs ended in the threequarters being crowded on the line, Cairns grassing Seal. Farquhar was soon after in difficulties hut made a good recovery. Parker was next prominent in a good rush to the Black and Whites’ 25. Line play f( llowed, the Black and Whites sending the hall to Ryan, who found the line. The Reds set up several onslaughts hut a. solid defence held them up at the corner flag. The Black and White forwards, led hv

Campbell, set up counter-attacks, Ryan checking one, and shortly after, in attempting a speculator, Neilsen let them through, hut King came to the rescue and made a good save. The Reds then took a turn, Parker taking tile oval to the Black and Whites’ full-back, who sent play back to mid-field. A serum was followed by Dillon coming through with the ball at his toe, but he over-ran the oval and a good chance was lost. Keeping up the pressure, the Reds

worked the oval to the corner, where fiom a scramble King snapped up the oval, and going down the blind side drew first blood for Central. Taking the kick himself lie added the major points with a good kick. Central 5 Napier-Hastings 0 This success seemed to enthuse the Reds, and, despite strenuous play by Single, Roach and Campbell, the forwards, as the result of a dash by Rust, were again on th 6 attack. Parker then secured and started the Red backs going, King, Ashby and Nieol participating, the latter finalising with a good try. Ryan converted. Central 10 Napier-Hastings 0

From the kick out. Roach, McDonald and Bramwell were responsible for play going to the Reds’ 25, where a penalty kick gave Evans a chance. This he availed himself of, making the score Central 1(1 Napier-Hastings 3

Central then took a turn at passing, Ashby setting them off, but a knock-on ended the effort. The White and Blacks set up a counter-attack, Bramwell being held up on the line. Keeping up the attack fumbling by a Red hack let them through, but Ashby saved with a line kick. Blake and Cairns came hack again to the Rods’ quarters; where a dash by Bramwell was ended by Parker. Half-time was sounded shoitly after. SECOND SPELL,

On resuming Parker, Ashby and Cairns were in evidence in a rush, the latter being pushed out. Evans, Bramwell and Brodie were associated in a good Black and White movement, but Nieol cheeked it. Parker headed another Red rush, a knock-on spoiling it. Central were shortly after on the defensive as the result of vigorous attacks by the Black and Whites, Brodie being prominent. Central were compelled to force. Not to be denied the Black and Whites came back to the attack, and after play nt tho corner Roach got over. Evans failed with tho kick.

Central 10 Napier-Hastings 6 The visitors were now making great efforts to equalise the scores, but bud handling by the hacks spoilt good chances. A short punt by Ashby was taken by Kakahi, who started a passing rush, but a forward pass ended it, McCarthy brought play back to half-way, where Campbell secured and a passing bout between Brodie and Bramwell ended in the latter going out at the corner. A penalty kick to Central was taken by Dillon. Line play followed and Parker hi ought the leather to the Black and Whites’ 25, Smith finalising the attack by getting over. King failed with the kick. Central 13 Napier-Hastings 6 Fast following up by King of a kick by Neilsen had the Black and Whites in trouble, and shortly after the. same player just failed to gather in a long pass by Parker. Keeping up the attack Central were rewarded, Smith securing his second try. Ryan converted. Central 18 Napier-Hastings 6 A penalty kick shortly after gave another score to the Black and Whites, Evans succeeding with his shot at goal. Central 18 Napier-Hastings 9 From this on Central more than held their own and had the visitors busy in checking further attacks, but no addition was made to the score by either side, the final score remaining as above.

Mr Cutforth, who took his first rep. game, was referee.

MIDGET GAME. A midget game was played during the interval in the senior game, Mr Smyrk being in charge. PRIMARY SCHOOLS. The Waipawa and Waipukurau pi imary schools tried conclusions, victory going to the latter by 15 points to nil. Mr Sayliss was referee.

SECOND TEST. WARATAHS AGAIN DEFEATED. BETTER SIDE LOST. There was a crowd of 16,000 at Cnrisbrook, Dunedin, on Saturday to sec the second Test match between the All Blacks and New South Wales, but the majority must have been disappointed with the play, which was below international standard. It is safe to say that the better side lost, and it was only in the last few minutes that the All Blacks looked like a winning side. The New South Wales team has a

set of fast backs, who throw the ball about with abandon, even on their own line. The forwards played the 3- -O —3 formation in the scrum, and g( t more than their share of the ball. M aloolm, the visitors ’ serum half, was the best player on the field and his play throughout was stamped with cleverness.

For the winners Robinson and Knight scored, while a try was given for obstruction. Bradanovitch converted two of the tries and kicked a penalty goal. For New South Wales Cerutti, Loudon, Hemingway and Malcolm scored, one of the tries being converted by George. Mr G. McKenzie, of Dunedin, was the referee.

WIN FOR WELLINGTON. HAWKE’S BAY DEFEATED. Wellington and Hawke’s Bay tried conclusions on Saturday on Athletic Park in the presence of about 8000 spectators. Tile day was cold and windy. Owing to the adverse weather conditions neither team played up to form. Poor goal kicking lost Hawke’s Bay the game. For Hawke’s Bay tries were scored by Pearson and Botherway, McDonald converting the latter’s. Setford was the hero of the Bay side, playing a brilliant game, and he laid the foundation for both tries. OTHER REP. GAMES. Playing at New Plymouth Taranaki heat Manawhenua by 13 to 12. Wanganui were defeated by Auckland on the latter’s ground by 16 to 3. AUCKLAND v. HAWKE’S BAY. Auckland’s Rugby representatives will he engaged in a match against Hawke’s Bay at Napier next Saturday. The following players have been chosen for Auckland to make the trip:—Bush, R. Hook, Jeffreys, Goodwin, Cammiek, Berridge, Mason, Keene, Finlayson, Hindenaeh, Fell, Righton, Fletcher, Strange, Schnauer, Stuart, Jamieson, Brookcr.