![]() Big and tough, he is right up to senior standard. His place should be certain this year.Ĭuming was the best of the youngsters. ![]() That good forward, Roly Webb, proved beyond all doubt that he has been wasted far too long in the Seconds. They will form a solid nucleus for a fine scrum. In the pack Meads and Shannon were outstanding. Cooney are two youngsters who will improve with further experience. Much was expected of Martin, a big fast three quarter from O.U., and his early injury was a great disappointment, but Mummery played with great dash, and his tackling is strong. ![]() When his passing improves he will be something more than just a useful half Practice that passing, Wally! Following a long tradition with 'Varsity half-backs, Boyd has all the courage in the world, and his defence is first-rate. Cooney's speed and his undoubted flair for finding the gaps, together with his versatility in being able to fill capably any position in the backline, make his prospectus seem somewhat better than Wally Boyd's. Neither of the halves tried were up to standard, although G. Pilling was moved into second five-eighths, the two combined admirably, Pilling's speed enabling him to finish off the openings made by Skelly. Sound on defence and brilliant on attack, he directed the back play with great skill and linked up well with his forwards on occasions. five-eighths, was the best back on the field. Meads, our pack bustled them all the way, and Innes gave his backs plenty of the ball, and they certainly appreciated the service. The opposition forwards were tough and weighty, but, ably led by O. The first Club practice showed plenty of talent, and in the second, where a scratch Senior XV trounced a Marist side at Athletic Park, the writing was clearly on the score-board-a 23-5 win. In spite of all Brookie's forebodings we are going to have a good season this year.
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