Strong Women's Team

In view of the impending departure of the Women's Senior A Hockey team for Otago, to add to the laurels already won by the Senior B and Junior teams in their games with Canterbury, opportunity is taken to consider briefly the talent available.

Vivienne Rich, as left wing, shows good stick work and consistent form in a difficult position.

Ruth Russell and Julie Flett play a sound considered game, and produce upon occasion a surprisingly fast hit.

Quona Turner fills the position of right wing competently showing good co-ordination and adaptability.

Doris Filmer, in changing her game during the present season from centre forward to right half, has experienced many of the pitfalls of her new position, and has now settled down to a quietly effective style of positional play.

Nan Thompson and Jean Miller play colourfully as halves, and have developed a style and stickwork that halves of lower teams could well study.

Sue Hott, right full back, during her first season in senior hockey, has shown the happy knack of turning up unhurriedly where required. We look to her future with interest.

Margaret Beatty, left inside, has given point to the attacks of the Senior B forwards. Her scoring shot, except for occasional lapses, is notably quick and forceful.

Joy Underwood, to play goalie, is showing considerable promise in that position. Her dash and discrimination as a Senior B half gives her a strong claim for promotion.

Margaret Ross, emergency and Senior B centre half, plays a determined and consistent game.

Daisy Filmer, left full back, makes an able captain, and is largely responsible for the team being the strongest fielded for many years.

It is unfortunate that two outstanding players, Marion Warwick and Una Renner (who have caught the eye of the Wellington selector) will be unable to make the trip, as also Mary Seddon, dashing Senior B right wing.

We wish the team every success and await results with confidence.