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
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The ornamental and useful articles galore that can
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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