Football

Although none of our sides managed to win a championship, the Club has had a very successful season. Four teams were maintained in the competitions and, in spite of losses throughout the season to the Services, each side finished well up in its grade.

The Senior team was a good one. Young, fast and determined, the forwards were a great pack, with Meads, the captain, outstanding. Shannon, MacLennan and Guy Smith represented Wellington during the year, and Meads and Shielley were also selected but were not able to play. Rowell, Cuming, Murphy and Masters were youngsters who impressed, while Webb finished off a solid year's work by being nominated for a New Zealand Blue. Other nominations were Meads, Shielley, Shannon and Grieg.

Owing to frequent injuries, the backs were never quite able to settle down, but Reilley, Shielley and Swinburne played some excellent football at times, and Stuckey distinguished himself by his tigerish defence. Mummery showed much promise as three-quarters.

The Juniors improved greatly during the season, with K. Smith, A. S. Mason and Coutts their stars.

Not the brilliant combination of former years, the colts, nevertheless, were a solid crew. They had an excellent forward trio in Bridson, R. K. Smith and Caldwell, with Annand and Berg the best of the rearguard.

Congratulations must go to Coach Bill Joll and Skipper Vance Henderson on the splendid showing of the Third B's.