West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Monday 29 May 1939, page 16


THRILLING LAST QUARTER. East Fremantle Finishes Strongly. Showing superior pace in the closing stages of the game, East Fremantle beat Perth at Fremantle Oval on Saturday before a fairly large crowd. There was little to choose between the two sides for the first three quarters and when the final term began East Fremantle had only a point lead. However, the home team finished strongly and although at one stage It looked as though Perth might make up the leeway East Fremantle, with an exhilarating burst, went further ahead In the last few minutes, Both teams produced a high standard of football and at times the play was brilliant. East Premantle included Donegan, Clark and Little (a newcomer from Collie), while Perth played Hetherington in place of Williams. The teams were:EAST PREMANTLE.--Backs: Briggs. Hunter. Donegan. Hal-backs: Gabrlelson. Hutebinson, Clark. Centres: Taylor. Seubert. Storer. Half-forwards: Migro, Little. Beccaria. Forwards: G. Dol. C. Dole. Prince. Ruck: Ebbs, Strang. McGlinn (rover). Nigeteenth man: McKay (did not play). PERTH.--Backs: Fitzgerald. Robertson. Love. Half-backs: Hilsz. Bailey. Hatton. Centres: Daver. Puddey. Lewis. Half-forwards: Ransom, Henfry, McKenzie. Forwards: Hetherington. Gook. Grigg. Ruck: Oliphant, Haddleton. Keightle, (rover). Nineteenth man: Rundeli (replaced Keightley. injured knee. in the first quarter). UTMPItRE: 0. Owens. Perth's defence was soon tested, but with Robertson setting a fine example in goal East Fremantle's attacks were nullified. The pace was fast and the play exciting. Puddey set Perth In motion and Gook goaled. Play see-sawed from one end of the ground to the other with neither side claiming an advantage. It was noticeable that when Strang and McGllnn were on the ball for East Fremantle they infused more dash Into the side. One of the features of the quarter was a brilliant left foot goal kicked by Henfry. At quarter-time each side had scored 3.5. McGlinn and Gook goaled for their respective sides early in the second quarter. A brilliant passage of play in which Grigg figured prominently was capped by a goal. Grigg extricated himself from a difficult position by handballing to a teammate; he then carried on with the play, and, receiving a hand pass, kicked a nice goaL G. Doig took over the goalsneak's position, while C. Doig went to centrehalf-forward, where Bailey had had the call over Little. The play was still fast, and although East Fremantle led 8.9 to 7.8 at half-time it was still difficult to pick the ultimate winner. Both sides played dashing football in the third quarter, with Perth having slightly the better of the play. Perth attacked strongly and a goal from Grigg made the difference a point. Robertson was still playing well for Perth, while McGlinn was continually putting his team into action. Puddey and Oliphant were doing many fine things. for Perth and goals from Gook and Haddleton made the three-quarter time scores: East Fremantle, 10.16; Perth, 11.9. East Fremantle started the final quarter at a great pace and a handy goal from Beccaria gave the side a seven-point lead. Perth could not match East Fremantle's speed and some of its players were guilty of not watching their men closely. Seubert and McGlinn maintained the fast rate of play oad with ten minutes to go East Fremantle had a lead of 11 points. G. Doig then goaled and Perth's chance of success dwindled. East Fremantle, well served on the halfback line by Hutchinson and Gabrielson, maintained its pressure and goals from McGlinn and Beccaria in the closing stages further emphasised the home team's superiority. The final scores were: EAST FREMANTLE 1521 (111 pt.) PERTH .. .. .. . 12.10 (82 pts.) Scorers:--McGlinn, 5.4; G. Doig, 43; Beccaria, 33; Prince, 1.3; Ebbs, 1.2; C. Doig, 1.1; Migro, 0.2; Strang, 0.1; two points forced through. Perth: Gook, 5.1; Grigg, 3.2; Henfry, 1.3; Rundell, O11phant, Haddleton, each 1.1; Hetherington, 0.1.For For East Fremantle none did better than McGlinn. Whether roving or In a forward pocket he made the most of his opportunities and maintained his speed throughout the game. Little behind him in efficiency was Hutchinson, who was often responsible for breaking down Perth's attacks. He received strong support from Gabrielson and Donegan. Strang and Ebbs, played strongly in the ruck. whileHunter, G. Doig, Beccara, Seubert and Taylor were often under notice. Perth was a well-balanced side. Ollphant was called upon to do a great deal of work and he stuck to his task well. But for Robertson's fine work in goal East Fremantle must have scored more heavily. His kicking-in was a feature of the game. Puddey played dashingly at centre, while Grigg roved intelligently. The half-back line, Hatton. Bailey and HBlsz, was solid while others to do well were Henfry. Gook and Haddleton.