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a capable leader and a competent footballer. During the May vacation
Graham went on tour with the Brisbane six stone team and performed
creditably.
Another promising player in his first season was Eddie Mattinson.
popular with his team mates for his tenacious tackling.
Record—Winners of the Wynnum Zone Premiership.
Matches—Played 17, won 15, drew 1, lost 1.
Points—For 268, against 32.

Coach—Mr. R. K. Mahoney.
Back Row (L. toR.): M. Graham, W. Petersen, G.
Forward, D. Ward, D. Nolan, N. Bahr, E.
Mattinson. R. Riley.
Front Row: M. Jowitt, R. Barr, A. Nielsen. G. Neville
(capt.). N. Bartlett, N. Brown, L. Roberts.

Cricket shows good Individual
Performances -------------

It is pleasant to report that in these times when the value of inter
school competitive sport as an adjunct to the curriculum has been called
into question, cricket continues to flourish in an atmosphere of true sports
manship and gentlemanly behaviour. In the A Grade competition this is
added to by the attractive setting of Victoria Park, where most of our
matches are played.
To bring the report of the 1959 season up-to-date our nearest.
approach to a premiership was in the B grade, in which Wynnum finished
well up in the points table. The A Grade team, appearing for the first time
in this grade, were far from disgracing themselves, earning three initial
selections in the representative team which visited Lismore in December,
including Alan Lentz as captain. T. Niebling and I. Amet were unable to
make the trip. Alan Lentz, who captained our own A team throughout the
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