Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Monday 3 July 1939, page 14
MOVEMENTS OF
PLAYERS
MacRae Cleared
Much surprise has been expressed in League circles it the action of Footscray in omitting Cliff MacRae and Collingwood has won the race for his services He has been cleared and will come before the permit committee on Wednesday
S Coventry and Edmonds both of whom were associated with Footscray spoke highly of MacRae s ability and he may be seen as Collingwood's centre half-forward
soon MacRae it will be remainbered kicked six goals for Footscray in the semi final last year
Roberts (suffering from boils) could not play for Melbourne and his place, was taken by Maher Harley was kicked on the head and was replaced in the last quarter by Giles Murnane had to use crutches yesterday He is believed to have chipped in ankle bone Fischer and Baggott will return from Adelaide to day and W Beames and Roberts should be in the team on Saturday Gibb has still to time and may have a run with the seconds soon to find form
Edwards (Richmond) had to be replaced in the last quarter by Guinane He suffered a knock above the knee which on examination yesterday was found to be less serious than at first supposed He may be fit to play on Saturday Dyer and Harris (in State team) Symons and H Smith should play on Saturday but Martin is still doubtful
Because of the death of his mother Harry Smith had to withdraw from the team and Currie took his place The players wore
but Cr armbands
Prizes were presented for Road plan to Laird Smith McDonald Bawden and Smeaton
Regan and Todd will be welcomed at Collingwood
next Saturday Ross is likely to play and Knight who played in difficulties on Saturday should be fit again
St Kilda expects that Kelly and Lloyd will pay y on Saturday. There is still a possibility that Jack Lowry will play He has resumed training after his operation and should be a valuable player in the vital games ahead Yewers was found to have broken a bone in his hand as a result of an accident in a match at the University during the week He was replaced by Hoppen a Queenscliff and Geelong seconds player who came to the club this season Hoppen a stocking built rover and forward showed glimpses of form and should be valuable
Chilli < Carlton) bruised his thigh and was replaced in the last quarter by Mcinnes Carne j broke his nose before half time but insisted on playing Wrout suffered concussion
All three are expected to play on Saturday Information was receded from Adelaide
on Saturday night that Half, s injuries were slight and he and Crisp will also play
Diggins is likely to wait until Saturday week before leading the side again
FITZROY INJURIES
Fitzroy may miss the services of Cahcrlev on Saturday. He twisted his knee in the
third quarter and was replaced by Rev Mr
Hart injured his ankle but should be fit Gillespie Jones who played one of his best games suffered concussion but was much better yesterday In addition to the two State representatives (Hall and Trcweck) Fitzroy should be strengthened on Saturday by the in clusion of Smith Knott Dennis and Curtis but will have to wait for another week or
so for Edward'
Tom Byrne In his first senior game for the season led Hawthorn when Mills (Influenza) had to withdraw Hird filled the vacant Blackman wrenched his ankle in the last quarter and was replaced by Williams With Thomas Spinks Mills Dower and Carter out of the team Hawthorn was in difficulties All should be available on Saturday in and!
was replaced by holes in the third quarter With the captain (Reynolds and Torney back from Adelaide Essendon will be stronger on Saturday when three or four changes are likely Wilson is still worried with a knee injury and is the only player not available three or four young players in the seconds have been so impressive that they may soon be promoted
When Glenister could not play for Footscray
on Saturday Greenham was Included but he also became a casualty In the third quarter He received a blow in the eye two stitches being necessary He was replaced by Malone a North Footscray and seconds player in his first game Jack Ryan had a stitch inserted in a wound in his tongue Ware and Joe Ryan will be available on Saturday
There is concern at Geelong over the injuries
sustained by Muller in the State side He seems certain to be an onlooker but Grant will be available Aga n Slack Dean Leahy, and Bethune are others likely to be selected
again on Saturday
As Carter is suffering from a cold his place
Saturday Adamson Cordner and Carter
available and it is likely that Ellis will give training and play prob fell in attack on Saturday Rann who came on as 19th on Saturday week again played well on the half-forward and Ryan a new player showed promise
South will welcome two of its best playersGraham and H Matthews to the team on Saturday Reiffel (Injured groin and a mouth injury) was replaced in the last quarter by Humphries but expects to be available next Saturday Whitfield who was cleared by Essendon
is expected to go through the League on Wednesday without a clearance from Coburg where he has played this season He is a possible
try for Saturday Cooper is still worried with his leg injury but may train on Thursday
Mitchell s shoulder should be sound before Saturday
MISS MARJORIE LAWRENCE, the Australian soprano, bounced the ball for the staff of the Port Melbourne v Prahran football match on Saturday. Players of both teams were introduced to the famous
singer before the start of play