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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 13, No. 20. Thursday, September 7, 1950

Green and Gold Forever

Green and Gold Forever

With valiant heart and sturdy optimism a small band of last ditch supporters journeyed into Kelburn Park in hopes of seeing VUC's senior A football squad pull off a meritorious win against WCOB, and thus retain honourably their place in the top grade.

However, the resulting scramble which at bests rose to mediocre primary school level did little to gladden the tired old eyes of the valiant few. From the outset VUC's back-line-ably served by hooker Shannon and a band of energetic if somewhat haphazard forwards—seemed unable to do more than plan a series of brilliant retreats from possible attacking positions. Lissome red haired speedster Meagher on the right wing did make several piercing dashes down the sideline but the defence of the Collegians combined with the capacity of his in-sides to crowd him proved somewhat frustrating. Hipango playing "somewhere in the five eight line" showed glimpses of the form that gained him selection for the "B" reps. but did not we feel emerge from the game with quite the same glow of satisfaction as his play in other games has merited. His handling was somewhat erratic but on occasions he made some neat penetrations. At full-back VUC was ably served and the excellent line kicking of this newcomer to the position played a large part in keeping the WCOB score down to eight points.

On the same day Tatta ran Onslow very close at Rugby H.Q. and were it not fur the superior pace of the Onslow back-line VUC would needs muster large quantities of hope, optimism and pure luck in the relegation match with Tawa.

However freshers may breathe freely and may continue knitting the green socks for their heroes as VUC are assured of a place in 1951's Jubliee Cup competition.

In a season which Varsity started with a victory over Petone at Petone the Senior's struck a bad patch largely due to the loss of severals good men through injury and transfer, but the success of several of the lower grades two of which won their respective competitions should mean that next year's Seniors will be able to present a more stable picture to the football public.

Forward freshers, fresherettes and tired old mudlarks, to next season and a resurgence of green and gold supremacy in the Wellington football world.—Yours in hope.

J.D.M.