SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1936. Volume 7. Number 11.
Football
Football.
The Seniors, after leading 5 nil at half time, and 13-nil early in the second spell, were unfortunate to be beaten 14-13 by Wellington College Old Boys. Varsity scored three good tires, which Fitzgerald converted, to their opponents' two. Two penalties gave Old oys the extra points.
The game was very keen throughout and from the outset Varsity attacked strongly. Parsons, playing he first game for us at first five, showed up well, making the first opening for Wild to score. For the rest of the first spell play was very even, both sides striving for the advantage, but good defending held play in the balance.
Old Boys' forwards carried the attack into Varsity's twenty-five on resumption, but Reid saved, made a good opening and sent on to Fitzgerald, who scored from a great run. Soon afterwards, the Green backs were away in a fine passing movement which saw Wild score again. After a successful penalty kick, Old Boys began to throw the ball about more and scored by teh posts. This was followed by another penalty and then some thugh going for both sides which ended in Old Boys crawling into the lead with an unconverted try.