Club Games

Seniors.—Under the leadership of Gil Johnstone, the seniors are showing a steady improvement from week to week. Although no competition games have been won so far, the defeats have all been by small margins, and only the lack of effective circle-play has kept the scoring so low. Its centre-forward Hec Lawry makes an able leader and his team-talks have brought about a distinct improvement in the tactical play of the whole team.

Second Grade.—Although handicapped by a constantly changing team, they have turned on some really fine games after recovery from the heavy defeat inflicted by Training College. On the right wing, Allen has been showing great promise in his new position, and Orman is showing signs of settling down after his absence from the game and combining well with a strong set of forwards. The halves, Nash, Sutherland and Kennerley are playing steady hockey but show weaknesses in defence which have been an important factor in the defeat they have suffered.

Third Grade.—To date the Hockey Club has won most of its victories in this grade. The first division team has had some very convincing wins this season. Captain Tom Oliver has a strong half-line and thrusting forwards in Carran, Brown and Briggs. The second division teams found difficulty in fielding full teams over holiday periods but nevertheless managed to turn out on all but one occasion. These teams enjoy their hockey and should form more effective combinations towards the end of the season.