Hall gets clearance at last minute - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) - 13 Jun 1947 (original) (raw)

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Fri 13 Jun 1947 - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957)
Page 25 - Hall gets clearance at last minute

"DEIGHTON selectors did not hesitate to include Ron Hall in

their team last night when it was learned that he had re-

ceived a clearance from Melbourne.

Hall appeared before the VFA per-

mit and umpire committee on Wed-

nesday night and received a pro-

visional permit to play with

Brighton. That was granted only

on condition that Melbourne gave

Hall his clearance last night. Mel-

bourne officiais had promised that

Surprise placing of Hall in

Brighton's team is as full back.

Brighton's defence has been the

greatest worry this season, and al-

though the team has kicked several

huge scores, equally large totals

have been kicked against it. Hall,

in his most recent games with Mel-

bourne, has played at centre half-

back, but with Brighton well served

in' that position by Turner it was

expected that Hall would be used

With Hall at full back, however»

and Rose and Bailey, who have also

successfully filled the position, stilï

playing in defence, Brighton's back

line may suddenly become one of the

Williamstown have also made a

surprise alteration. Bill Evans, son

of one of their selectors, has been,

placed on a wing after a brilliant

performance with the seconds, andt

Murray McRae, usually a follower,

will go to centre half-forward. It is

thought that his splendid marking"

and determined play »lay make hü»

one of the best men the club has