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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 16, No. 17. September 11, 1952

Men's Hockey. .

Men's Hockey. . .

The absence of senior players due to the inconvenient period in which tournament was held was more noticeable in men's hockey than in any other action. Combine this with the [unclear: with] standard of hockey in the [unclear: University] Colleges in New Zealand and you can reach only one conclusion—it was not Kood enough.

It was also obvious that the team that represented Vic. had not played together before. It did not work as an integrated unit. At times individuals showed good form but then the necessary support to capitalise a promising movement was not forthcoming.

The forwards did not show any penetration. Their lack of finish in the circle nullified their other good points. There seemed to be too much jockeying for position and too little shooting. The persistency in a right-wing attack when no regular right-inside was available seemed to be a bad tactical error.

The backs had a great deal to do. This was due in part to weak tackling in the wing-half positions. The full-backs, Gatfield and Dry did their job manfully but could not stand the continued pressure. Coates in goal had an equally strenuous time. He did not show his true form and he seemed to lack confidence. Gatfield who gained N.Z.U. honours, did an excellent job of work.

The hockey was not a very successful section of the tournament as far as points are concerned. But the trying conditions under which the team was selected must be given its due importance.

Vic. results were:—
v. O.U. 1—4
v. A.U.C. 1—5
v. M.A.C. 7—3