Senior A.

Saturday's game, if disappointing in result, was useful in revealing the many weaknesses in the Senior team. The defence certainly proved lamentably weak. In fact, it is doubtful if more than two of the halves and backs are really up to Senior standard. With one outstanding full-back the team might have a chance of keeping the goal score down to a reasonable figure; but time and time again the full-backs failed miserably in their pathetic endeavours to clear the ball. They should realise that one clean hit is all that is wanted of them. The wing halves were little better. Positionally, their play was bad. They were rarely where wanted, and they would help their team more if they concentrated more on feeding their forwards, or making their opponents, than an aimless wandering across the field. Speedier stickwork, a more-accurate placing, would help considerably.

A re-arrangement of the forward line made a world of difference to their play. As a whole, they did well, except inside the circle. Here they badly need a forward who can shoot—clean and hard. More finish and better centering from the wingers would double their goal tally.

Taken all through, the game revealed bad positional play, weak clearances, poor tackling and a lack of good clean hitting. Above all, a lack of determination throughout. You can do better. Victoria.