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LEAGUE NOTES AND PERSONALS
a
E O'Brien, the Footseray wing-
\y whose ankle wa< broken recently,
the joint out of plaster on Au-
PkAYMAN will resui... lipht training this
U week. Baker, who was out with 'flu
on Saturday, will be fit for selection against
Hawthorn.
"SCOTCH" McDONALD. Footscray's penult
Jar head trainer, met with a painful
accident Inst week, when his hand was
caught in ij shaping machine while at
l^OOTSCRAY'S centre-line had the call
J- over Richmond. McAlpine in turn
outpaced Geddes and Judkins, while Hopkins
was loo heavy lor Zscheck. Grundy
also did well.
RASPING his opportunity. Richards, the
G much-discussed follower, did well
when, as Footscray's nineteenth man. he
replaced Mclntyrc. who retired ill at Richmond
on Saturday. After a period
ouii he replaced Rait ns full-forward, nnd
handled the greasy ball well. It was
Riclmrds's first League game.
A GAINST Soulli Melbourne. George Cluy-
^ den was (he dabliinc ClH.vticn of old
He kept DiRCins mile, at limes. Collingwood
supporters arc delighted at the big fellow
\ GAINST South. CoJJmgwood tried Ihe
experiment uf playing H. Collier it
the centre, und roving Beveridp,e. Collie
aid well—mainly by scouting near the half
•wards. Bevcridfie. a; rover, wbs an in
niaiiLOus .success. 1H> is almost bij
enough to he a follower: so at times tlu
Magpies practically had three followers o:
the ball, as Soulh found to liieir disconv
president, Dr. Mcsaid
thai lie lliouglil on perform-
'are muht t;c in llic running for
Uic Broujilotv medal.
lias dccidcd to continue in office until the
end uf the season This decision followed
word that his resignation had been deferred
by the V.F. League.
dashing defender—
. .. , rate—when Austin
Robertson left for America, they have found i
'orthy substitute in Laurie Nash, the I
fast bowler, nnd son of "Boh" Nash, ono- j
time "star" footballer for Collingwood. and. f
later. Footseray. Improving with each
game, young Nash reached brilliant heights
against Collingwood.
long great service _ .
period, played (he same of his career on
Saturday. He chcckcd Keith Shea. Carlton's
youthful doslier.
RATT (90 goals) and G. Coventry (SI
P goals) have a long lead on Vallcncc
(CO goals) In Ihe League goal-kicking list.
Both Pratt and Coventry are at the Sydney
carnival; so neither can increase his tail*
till AurusI 19. Pratt, who is * the hlgh- i
est mark In the League, and
;
ot
most deadly kicks, seems destined to carry i
off the honors. Coventry's performance, I
however, : . wonderful - * < 'nr a Vitlorfln.
CJ CjYD -_ COVENTRY, - the evergreen! The Victori
on carnival lain is a wonderfully
preserved veteran, Ele played his usual
solid game again < Saturday.
S
PINKS was in dashing form
North, his last quarter effort against
being
brilliant. Of solid build, he is not afraid to
consistency, and must surely have been very
to Carnival honors. His pace lor a bic
Is surprising.
standing. A little
ould make him i
for his spectacular relieving dashes
against North Until u bad knock, late in
the game, steadied him. he thrilled spectators
Willi his gamcness.
S
TEWART was again a tireless ruckman
for Hawthorn. Against the redoubtable
Johiuiy Lewis, he got his share of
nils-out. and was going great guns at the
a lot of heai'j'
The e.\-Wcstof
taking marks
(lit- ball
I EO OPREY dlepbved cleverness an
pac« against Geelong He frequornl
eluded Ills opponent and handled ihe bal
dexterously.
IIMMY CltOWIi was a useful dcfcndei
for Carlton. He came Uirough fcarle^t;-
ly. and is not afraid lo "mix it" with hib
heavier opponents.
/ iHARLIE DAVEY has u wonderful pair
* of hands, and at times marked the
greasy ball as if it were dry. He was
well supported by Clarke, who roved tlre-
Y MARTYN. who came on
man In Huxlable's place, was ph
big when he was unfortunate lo
knee injury, and retired at
end of ihe third
•elled tn the hcavv
civ "rnriinti *>in».
and was. one ol lli'c
, ,
W on -. pu, >
. who quickly HI aplrd
himself to the condllions. He received a
aUc
Umc
n " 0 bul
"' P'°J«ll the ball all the
C
T T . , i' as ./ t ff"! c<! ,0 Eee followers resting In
.the 'full-forward position at Ceelone.
Carlton utilised Bullen and Davev aftei s
half-time In this position
'.s i-.JyS^Jvt^vS ,4.-4
.
ir>IELD Umpire Ellingsen enforces author-
A 1
ity with a slight touch of the dramatic
occasionally.
Just
be!
W'liL..
rounds played
Rush worth
..
fealed. Tatura. with two defeats,
games ahead
of Shepparton. Mooruopna
filling fourth place
TOON. COOPEP. the ex-CIaremont-Colics-
-Li |oe utility player, was the best pla>cr
in the Carlton colors. Opposed lo Jadi
Collins, lie played a strong, scrviccablf
gamc. Cooper never wastes a kick.
RN JAMES, the nippy Shepparton rover,
E who Is In fine form, got five po§U
against Murchison. Elliot. Maher and Howard
are in rare fetlie for the Maroons.
\f OOROOPNA look like playing off with
*•»!• Rushworth in the Valley League final.
Strengthened by the return of old players,
and with their Juniors improving, tney
gave a good display against th«? stronfi
Rushworth side. K. Colllver received slight
concussion against the Dark Blues, but
L Elaine In bad a. well at good rniidllions.
Sniallliurii nilcd the hill In this irtperl
againsl St. Kilda. for in dash, nuliripsl °n.
and deverness lie gave a brilliant displa?'
and was (lie befit man on the ground.
l^OR consistency and brilliance week a'I"
i week Martin Bolger of Richmond is
hard to beat. He has so many
comrades on ttie back lines, however, tnai
his work lias to be very spectacular belore
Uie crowd notices It.
rare form against
Whether followine w
placed, lie was always conspicuous, ne
has been one of the Geelong s most «r>
vlceable players tills season.
. BOURNE, playing bis first gamc for SI.
Kilda, gave the club selectors somi-IWnl
to think about. Plttroy's centre line were
In great form, but In Uie second Mil
Bourne, a little over-anxious at the sun.
Into Ills stride and fairly outpointed
Nlciiolls, It WAS A most promising tint BP*
pearancc.
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