HUNTERVILLE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 179, 1 August 1933, Page 3

HUNTERVILLE

SENIOR FOOTBALL OLD BOYS 11, HUNTERVILLE 8 According to reports, Old Boys have been a Jittie lucky to have won all i their games, but in no previous game have they had a closer call than they experienced on Saturday when Huntervillo (who arc at the bottom of the ladder), came within an ace of defeating them, and when virtually a draw would have been the result but for a lamentable error by which three points were thrown away. To this, and to the wonderful goal-kicking of Gil bert Havre, the Marton team owes its win. Even so, Old Boys’ total included two penalty goals and one try, .whereas Huntervillc crossed the visitors’ line on three occasions, one effort being disallowed, when K. Follas infringed on the dead-ball area after having crossed the goal-line with the ball in possession. Hunterville won the toss and played off up the grade and despite this handicap they were first to score, Watt crossing close tu the goal. The same player added the extra two points. Play throughout th*e spell was comparatively even, both teams taking turns in attack and defence. Gilbert Haire brought the scores even by scoring ana converting his own try. Boon after the same player placed Old Boys ahead by kicking a wonderful goal from a penalty Kick. At lialrlirne the scores remained unchanged, being B—s in favour of the visitors. For the opening part of the second half Old Buys held their own and from a further penalty Harrc again goalcd with a great kick. From this stage onwards Hunterville were unquestionably the better team and, the further the game proceeded, the more they dominated the play. Watt attempted to goal from practically straight in front, but his effort was weak. Then from a passing movement Ken Follas secured and raced down the side-line to cross the blue goal-line at the corner. With three defenders hot on his trail he endeavoured to run around behind the posts with visions of an extra two points, but in his attempt he got too close to the dead-ball line and, realising this, fell to force the ball and so slid over the “dead” line and the try was thrown away. Play was now practically confined to the visitors ’ twentyfive and Hunterville made attack after attack and at last succeeded, the ball travelling through the backs to Gordon Follas, who sped down the sideline to score wide out. The kick at goal failed. —11 —8. Play continued fast and furious, the home team making desperate efforts to score. Junes, Walker, Al. Follas and Ross made attempts to get over, but the defence held and the final whistle came with the scores unaltered. —11—S. Mr. W. H. Rowe proved an efficient referee. Among the visitors Wilson was outstanding in the forwards and proved a tower of strength to his team, excelling in all the functions of a good forward. Lindsay McLean was the best of their back line, while Duncan proved a» dangerous three-quarter. MacDonald, at half-back, gave a decidedly better display than did his vis-a-vis, Watt. McPhpe seldom looked dangerous. Harley Jones, together with Wilson (Old Buys), must share the honours of being the best forward on the ground. The rest of the Huntervillc scrum played very well, Walker and K. Follas being worthy of special mention. The latter occupied a roving position and gave good assistance to both backs and forwards. Hayward and M. Follas proved a clever pair, varying their play cleverly in attack and both being practically faultless on defence. Hayward paved the way for Gordon Follas’ splendid try. Powell and G. Follas did not sec a great deal of the ball, but both made some good runs. Reid also did not have many opportunities, but when he had an opening ne lacked the determination required in a wing three-quarter. Watt and Barnes, half and full-back respectively, were not in the same class as the rest of the backs. Watt’s defence was unsound and his passes! from the scrums, etc., invariably lacked “sting.” Barnes was, as usual, far too slow and uncertain and never will make a capable full-back. One prominent Rugby Union official who was present at the game, said, in his opinion, Hunterville was an 8-point, better team than Old Boys on the day’s play. Thirds Flock House 24, Hunterville 6.

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