FOOTBALL SPORT ETC - Punch (Melbourne, Vic. : 1900 - 1918; 1925) - 24 Jul 1913 (original) (raw)

Thu 24 Jul 1913 - Punch (Melbourne, Vic. : 1900 - 1918; 1925)
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There were surprises in both

and Foo'.scray—met its Waterloo, Essendon

South'e exhibition was the worst ever—very different

from that handed out a fortnight ago.

are certainly the most in-and-out team in colours,

and o.i their day practically invincible.

Per contra, the Dons" display waE their best to

date—to be likened unto their very best premiership

getting in at early doors, held a twenty-scven-point

lead in the first term, Soiitii having failed to even

In the second act South managed

to get three scattered nointK, whilst Essendon increased

their tally to thirty-seven.

onlv seven points, whilst the 'Dons proudly pointed

It was a game of solitaries, for no fewer

than twenty-six behinds were

A furlong from home, and some forty odd lengths

to the bad, the Red and White jackets were seen

gamely, they failed to make up more than half the

ground, the Red and Black jackct romping home an

vaccination, playing very gingerly, but vaccination,

absence in the second half, through

internal injury, was very costly to the losers, who

who scored all their five sixers and practically half

of their dozen singles in the final stunt.

Les. Hughes was at his top at Carlton, the Collingwood

aeroplane being the pick of the market,

Magpies' proudest sixer-dnatcher.

in obtaining a quartet tc.

If South's goal-kicking was poor, what shall we

for each of the six goals obtained.

quarter a behind from Gardiner's boot was cheered,

the kick being a magnificent

his quintette being the result.

obtaining but one goal, the Fitzroyite is now but

easily head within the next fortnight.

Next to Park (37) and Freake

sixth place, owing to Brownle&s again

The brace of Geelongites are

proving rather deadlv members of the True

horse of quite another colour dowu at St.

His roving is quite a treat to witness, his playing

confreres being especially

Richmond was Lever, whose defence work proved a

rival to his fine ki&king-in.

Magpies, proved far superior to llaughton,

and Valentine, of Carlton, the trio of Black

and White artiste gaining possession of the sphere

more often than any other three in the game.

fact, their equals have yet to be discovered for the

Billv Dick, Clancy, and Cameron reappeared

constituting the Blues' second ruck, who, however,

had the worst of the tussle, with Seddon, Rowan,

during part of the second quarter.

Bracketed with Hughes and Wilson,

constituted the three best on the side,

if not in the match, the Magpie flier making

The nicest run at Carlton was made by Fielding,

and R. Gibb were brilliant in defence ;

also in the second quarter brought down the

house with a beautiful goal. Teddy Rowell's judgment

in all departments of the . game was especially

a battle royal was put ud by Percy Gibb

Both, however, seemed anxious about

an injured leg, which has kept them out of

arena for some weeks past.

Carlton have a find in Cameron, who should show

really first-class football with experience.

whilst Morals quarter amongst the repellers showed

the Carltonfan. staging off repeated attacks with a

near the half-way line, whilst Gotz, Gardiner, and

Brucc- were the pick of the forwards, the last-named

but sadly lacked direction.

against South Melbourne, putting up a

rattling performance ; but Baring was, next to him,

the 'Dons' finest player, the lean and lengthy follower

having regained his very best form.

him, "Butcher" Ogder., his roi'er, seemed never at

never the semblance of a mistake. Wally

completed a brilliant picture, suitably framed, and

kept D jn supporters • bubbling • • over • with enthusiasm.

Tait ably seconded Chalmers's efforts, and though

Mullaly's was a creditable performance, that given

by Hilly Sewart was equally meritorious, and

honours across the centre belonged undoubtedly to

the 'Dons, for whom Kirby was never idle, and

Hanley put in good work throughout.

It was a most one-sided game, the winners outclassing

the locals not alone in marking and passing,

but also in general play. Up to the middle

of the final spasm South had not succeeded in

raising the twin signals, but with ten minutes to

go they carne with a wet sail and scored five

Of a bad side, Caldwell was best, with Belcher

next in merit. Sloss, Charge, Webster, Strang, and

Thomas wera noticeable, but the Southern centurion

frequently dashed out of his citadel, without being

relieved by his fianksmen. and the score of the

opposing side consequently grew bigger.

An eighteen without semblance of a system. Such

is the verdict passed upon Melbourne on the side's

display against Fitzroy. Joe Pearce (between the

sticks) registered a fine performance, repeatedly

clearing his goal by means of some spectacular

dashes round the wings ; but their forwards are

weak as husband's tea. Where are the Couties and

Holden completely dominated the play on Robertson's

wing during the first, though in the second

"Robbie," transferred to amongst the forwards,

was brilliant. Tompkins, for once, though catching

the eye, failed to please as much as usual, and

Lilley, also, was not so assertive, finding in Lai.

M'Lennan a foeman of undoubted calibre.

Bill Allan was about best nian for the Fuchsias,

the long Blackburnian marking and hitting the

sphere out of the crush according to the very best

traditions- Of Len. Incigneri, we can write, "He

was one of their iairest and best players."

Best man in colours, George Holden never failed

to be present at the death knock. Nothing seems

possible to disturb the brilliant parting of the

Fitzroyite's hair. His most trusty henchman was

Tom Heany, whose marking and kicking earned

encomiums from all supporters.

The best trio of half-backs for this season are

claimed by Fitzroy. As usual, Bamford, Johnson,

and Cooper proved a wire-netting defence, which

was practically unpassable. The Melbourne attack

was forced to 6'now its weakness by comparison.

Norris, Wells, and Harrison, defending and' in the

crush, with Wiilougliby ai&o rucking, were never at

the first-named being in exceptional form.

Heron capped a tricky roving commission by snapping

better in the sharpshooting branch.

that his football days are by no means

were brilliant in deience, the former especially so.

were always in the limelight, and Woodcock was the

Richardson, Danks, and Moffat t (in defence), and

worked hard, though a trifle unsuccessfully, for the

Yellow and Blacks, who cued to nothing after an

With Reeves somewhat under form in the centre,

his fianksmen. Hall and Morgan, were working overtime,

place of "Grufl" M'Caslmey—a serious loss to the

showed the goods, though the last-named had not

for the nonce a complete range of samples.

Bill Barns made his reappearance. His injury

against Melbourne has not impaired his worth, his

play amongst the invaders being of distinct service

to his side. Billy Mahoncy roved trickily.

"Varsity journeyed down to Geelong full of

vaccine, and devoid of hope. They encountered a

rather cocky team of Pivotonians, who at once

commenced to d:ince a Haka over their opponents,

who for the first half put up a solid defence. Ihe

third and last acts found, the war dance at_ its

fastest, thirteen of the best going to the creait of

Rumour hath it that for next Saturday at any

rate a new rule will be administered by the knights

of the whistle, who, in view of the small-pox scarc

and its preventive, intend to penalise holding the

Ted Keggin once again scored triplets for Richmond,

for whom he now heads the goal-getting contest

with a total of twenty-one to his credit. The

burly naval carpenter is doing good service for the

Fitzroy, the dual leaders,

on the two latter's grounds.

are at home to Geelong, and on Saturday's form,

which, however, is too shocking for truth,

Carlton meet 'Varsity at Carlton, and should at

last find the turning in the long lane of misfortune—perhaps

the longest ever experienced by the

Blues. St. Kilda (who are two points behind Carlton

for fourth place) journey to Melbourne. The

positions of these two are hardly likely to be reversed

as a result of next week's play.

The Saturday following will provide St. Kilda's

change, that date being the occasion of their encountering

Carlton. A victory for the latter will

give them a solid lead. A defeat would cause them

to change places with the Seasiders. The Blues

expect quite a different side to represent them on

that day. Their casualty list will be reduced, and

Wilson, if well enough, will journey from Tatura

tos-tssist his side to victory.

A very interesting and useful book has been published

by Henrietta C. Walker (nee McGowan), on

" Iv'afia Work." The handy little volume is copiously

illustrated, and the different diagrams and

pictures are so clear that anyone perusing the

volume would find it quite easy to do this work.

The ornamental and useful articles galore that can

be fabricated with rafia include hats, belts, bags,

buttons, hat pins, beads, mats, baskets, flower pot

holders, chair seats, fringes, etc. The book is 3./-,

and is for sale at leading booksellers.

Tiie Toorak Branch of the A.W.N.L. held an enjoyable

annual meeting at the Methodist Schoolroom,

Toorak-road, on Friday, llth July. The

president (Mrs. George Fairbairn) was present. Mr.

Norman Bayles was in the chair. Business proceedings

included the annual report, treasurer's report

and an election of office-bearers. The speakers were

thi Hon. Agar Wynne and Mr. George Fairbairn.

\n enjoyable programme by well-known artists was

given, and the hon. secretary (Mrs. Roystone

Davey) is to be complimented on the success of the