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Hanley, Thomson, Spencer played in every game; Sands, Hughes and Soutar missed only two each.
Southland Representa ves from the First Eleven
Junior National Cup (under 18): Hesson, Spencer,
throughout the season some very good games, capitalising on the opposition·s mistakes.
P. SANDS (inside right): Peter, a Fourth Former, was the youngest member of the side. The experience gained during the season will help him in future years. More thought to his next move will improve his form, which bettered as the season progressed. Careless pass­ ing was his downfall.
C. WARD (left-wing): Chris was played as an inside forward before proving himself of value on the wing. With his speed and keenness to train, he produced better football as the season progressed and was pro• minent in the last three inter-schools.
J. McEWING (inside half): Began the season as a forward but injuries in the half line gave John a chance to show his ball control and well-thou ght-out move­ ments in setting up attacks. L. Smith, G. MacGregor, B. Soutar and Mr. Franklin also played during the season.
INTER-SCHOOL G ES
· v. Otago Boys' High School (De Carle Park, Dunedin)
Conditions were extremely unpleasant-driving rain, low temperatures and a persistent southerly wind. Under hampering conditions the team began well and was rewarded by a goal from Soutar after ve minutes. Scrappy play set in but a strong, well-placed shot down the centre set Soutar up for another goal. The team's confidence soared but a good goal by O.B.H.S. had the team defending desperately. A long, Boating ball caused Hanley to dive into the upright and be knocked un­ conscious. This shot, resulting in a goal, was the equal­ iser. Shortly afterwards Hanley, who had recovered, but still concussed, could not stop two goals which to players on the eld looked easily covered.
The second half began with Hanley still in goal. but after another good long-range shot from the O.B.H.S. forwards he was replaced by Beer. The School defended for most of this half and Beer did well, conceding only two goals. The weather deteriorated and both teams were thankful to nish a disappointing but enjoyable match.
Hughs.
Wembley Cup (under 16): Sands, Hughes, McEwing. Under 16 Schoolboys: Sands, Hughes, McEwing. The team's fhanks go to Mr. Carter for coaching and
management throughout the season.
Cri ques
B. HESSON (centre-half, captain): Barry was the most experienced player in the team. He is a ne foot• baller and at centre-half he controlled the game well. As captain he led by example. His advice and experience were invaluable to the team. Overall he was the most outstanding player in the team.
M. SOUTAR (right-half, vice-captain): Mike played a good season as a solid defender and an aggressive attacker. Careless passing sometimes broke down attack­ ing movements but Mike was consistently reliable under pressing attack.
P. SPENCER (left-half): Peter's speed and tness made him a mainstay in the team's defence. A good attacking as well as defensive player, Peter set up many attacking moves. Reluctance to cover often left un­ marked forwards in front of the goalmouth but his speed and e ective tackling prevented most break­ throughs.
A. HUGHES (inside-left): Alan possessed the best ball control in the team but this was wasted due to the state of the grounds. His shooting ability earned him the highest goal-scoring total of the team. Lack of power in shooting on soggy grounds was made up for by his well-placed passes to stronger players. His con dence in tackling should improve with experience.
W. HANLEY (goalkeeper): Wayne's improvement from the beginning of the season has been pleasing. He was always safe with his hands and his distribution was good with most balls well placed. His failing in judgment of hioh balls was disappointing but throughout his keeping was consistently good.
R. BEER (full-back): Roy gave of his best in all games played. With greater concentration on ball con­ trol he could combine this with his speed and power to produce good defensive football. His patience as a reserve for many games was appreciated.
I. ALSWEILER (left full-back): Ian was a reserve earlier in the season but with his improvement his regular placement in the team was guaranteed. Ball control sometimes was lacking but strong tackling proved e ective. Improvement in accurate goal-kicking w l help Ian in future seasons.
D. WICKS (half): David was brought in from the Second Eleven during the season. He played well at half-back and full-back and proved a hard man to beat, but his ball control was sadly at a loss under pressure.
R. FROST (right full-back): At the beginning of the season the team's defence looked bleak but Roland showed con dence with his ball control and passing which made up for his lack of power in drives and tackling. He always thought well and judged all his actions to best advantage.
G. THOMSON (right-wing): Graham played well on the wing but was olten played out of the game by his inside forwards and half-backs. His centering im­ proved during the season and he soon became very reliable.
P. BROOKS (centreforward): With faster reactions Paddy could improve his goal-scoring chances. Most of Paddy's goals came from loose ba s and he played
Forty.-two
Half-time score, 4-2.
The nal score was: O.B.H.S. 7, S.B.H.S. 2
Team: Hanley, Frost, Spencer, Hesson (captain).
Soutar, Thomson, Ward, Brooks, Sands and Hughes.
Reserves: Beer, McEwing.
v. Linwood High School
(Linwood Grounds, Christchurch)
In complete contrast to the O.B.H.S. game the over­ head and underfoot conditions for this game were ideal. The team came on to the ground and played a style of football they had never been able to produce before. The game began at a fast pace with the School taking a worrying while to adapt themselves to the hard ground and the Linwood team's style, which was en­ tirely unfamiliar. Linwood scored rst from a corner ball which found an unmarked forward in front of the goal-mouth. Again Linwood scored from a good hard grounder. Up till this point the School had not seen much of the ball but gained con dence when they realised what they could do with it. Brooks scored from a melee in front of Linwood's goal-mouth and the team attacked for the remainder of the half.
Linwood scored again against the run of play in the second minute of the half S.B.H.S. still had the majority of possession, but after a long pass down eld both our full-backs left the ball for each other and the Linwood inside-left was quick to take the ball through
Half-time score: L.H.S. 2, S.B.H..S 1.