WAVERLEY EXTENDED KAIERAU

Wanganui Chronicle, 7 July 1947, Page 6

WAVERLEY EXTENDED KAIERAU

While Kaierau ran up a convincing winning margin against Waverley, in the senior fixture on the Racecourse, tne half-time scoie of 8-3, and Waverley s try on time showed that the maroons could never take their opponents lightly. On the day, Kaierau were superior in all departments, but the epen and fast play was more even than the final score might suggest. Four tries, three of which were converted, plus a field goal, gave •! e winners their points. Waverley scored an unconverted try and a penalty. Undoubtedly the splendid worrying forward play of Gerrie and J. Whale contributed much to Kaicrau s victory. Beilis worked solidly in the tight. The pace of Henderson and Bason in the backline compensated for handling lapses. Duncan was very safe at full-back.

O’Kane and Ingram were honest toilers m the tight for Waverley, while Goldsbury and Halley shone in lhe loose play. The backs gave an improved display with Alexander impressing and Dallison showing kicking and handling ability. The teams were:

Kaierau: A. Duncan; P. Henderson, B. Bason, J. Bailey; I. Whale, S. Takarangi; J. James; E. Bellis; G. Gernc, R. Ward, K. Dunbar, J. Whale; C. McNichol, R. Crombie, M. Fifield. Waverley: C. Dallison; T. Hughes, A. Alexander, J. Couchman; E. Bradley, D. Aiken; 1: Henderson; W. OKanc; M. Hailey, B. Munro, L. Ingram, D. Goldsbury; S. Stewart, R. Dallison, L. Hone. Mr. J. Ross was the referee. KAIERAU SCORE.

Waverley attacked from the outset and tested Duncan with two free kicks, but the Kaierau backs were quick to retaliate. Whale received and kicked dangerously. The defence was slow in covering, and Henderson gathered the ball in from an opportune bounce to sprint across the line. Duncan's kick missed.—Kaierau 3, Waverley 0. Playing Waverley at their own game, Whale and Gerrie initialed a loose spoiling rush from the twentyfive. A ruck developed by the Waverley nests and J. Whale forced his way across to touch down. Duncan added ’he extra points to put Kaierau in a handy lead of 8 to nil.

Scrappy play followed with Waverley attacking. Kaierau were penalised for the fourth successive time when a Waverley man was downed without the ball. Alexander succeeded with an easy kick. —Kaierau 8, Waverley 3. The spell ended with a strong run by Bason being checked by a free kick to Waverley, and the latter team contriving to maintain a lively offensive. SECOND HALF. Lengthy line-kicking gave Waverley a territorial advantage, but Kaierau were hooking consistently. Finally, Gerrie and Whale again led the maroon pack on attack. 11l a good position outside the Waverley twenty-five, but with players hearing down on him, Duncan fielded a cleaning kick and potted a lofty and certain goal.—Kaierau 12, Waverley 3.

Determined efforts by Waverley to remain "in the picture” were repulsed oy the heady play of Bailey, Kaierau's winger. A second fast back move and the Waverley defence was caught hopelessly oui ol position. Bason crossed the goal-line in a good position, and Duncan converted. —Kaierau 17, Waverley 3. Dunean was saving well in the face of repeated Waverley attacks, in which backs and forwards combined. With Gerrie to the fore, Kaierau pushed out and quickly made a successful sortie upfield. Gerrie got possession from a fierce ruck and made a 'spectacular dive to score wide out. I. Whale kicked brilliantly to make the score—Kaierau 22, Waverley 3.

Following up a penalty, Waverley’s persistence was at last rewarded. An extra man in the backline resulted in Duncan oeing eaught alone on defence. A scramble near the line ensued, but Henderson slipped over for C. Dallison to convert. Time was immediately called with the final score— Kaierau 22, Waverley 8.