Junior A

The season has been a disappointing one so far as it may be gauged by championship results, but the team has had some enjoyable football and has performed creditably against the top teams in its section of the competition.

Calls from the Senior side, the requirements of military service, and injuries to players have affected the strength of the team to an unusual extent. No less than thirty-one players have turned out during the season, and in these circumstances it is no wonder that there has been a lack of cohesion and of constructive football.

The forwards have performed with merit and have been able to give a good account of themselves against any pack produced. They have paid reasonable attention to training and as a result have worked well together. Outstanding among them have been Roley Webb, who has given great service to the Club for many years, and Gordon Duncan, who is an improving forward from whom big things are expected. Creed and Fraser deserve mention for their keenness and perseverance.

Among the backs there has been a lack of determination and understanding of each others play, which can be attributed to inattention to training. No set of backs can function properly unless they consistently train together, and there is no opportunity to eradicate faults unless there is a full muster on training nights.

It is to be hoped that next year there will be an improvement in this direction as the players have enough latent ability to make the necessary effort on their part worth while. Barry O'Regan has given good service at centre and at full-back, Jim Annand has played soundly and courageously, and Gordon Smart, when available, has shown flashes of promising form.