STURT SURPRISED.
VICTORY FOR GLENELG.
Losing their grip of the game in the third Quarter of their match with Glenelg at the Glenelg Oval Sturt went to pieces, and, considerably surprised at the success of the shock tactics of their opponents, never again displaying the high marking superiority and accurate kicking with which they overwhelmed Glenelg in the early stages of the match. Glenelg played well together after they forged to the front, which they were on the point of doing twice during the second term, and keeping a strong division in the back lines, warded off successfully every attack initiated by Sturt. The weather was ideal for good football,and the crowd were not disappointed. The teams were as originally chosen. Among the Glenelg men was C. Wiess, who made his first appearance in league football. He played a solid game in defence. Sturt's chances of getting into the final have been made slender by this reverse, which they little expected. At the conclusion of the match the Sturt secretary (Mr. R. S. Beatty) visited Glenelg's rooms and congratulated them on their success. The game had been clean and of a high standard. Umpire S. A. D. Hill had charge of the match.
Sturt's First Half.
There was little advantage to either team from the slight breeze which blew across the ground at the start. Glenelg, with the assistance of Lloyd, went forward, but a mark by Stuart made Sturt's position safe temporarily. That team did not clear effectively, however, and the home men drove down the centre and Rosewarne scored their first goal. Sturt did not delay in retaliating, and smart combined play, together with the accu-racy of the forward battery, gave them a trio of goals in quick succession, those responsible being R. H. Whitehead, Rose, and Martin. The play of both teams was clean and their actions decided. Glenelg's ruck brought the play to their goal, but reasonable shots produced either singles or were stopped by Stuart in goal. Martin's work forward placed Sturt's fourth goal on the board. The visitors' defence division was cleverer in the air and quicker on the ball, and the home team's scoring chances were reduced to a minimum. Short passing by Sturt gave Bauer a shot, which he converted to full points, and solid defence by Wadham and Sharp kept Glenelg out. Lloyd, Keam, and Drew brought Glenelg forward, and Sallis and Hack renewed the attack, which thrice fell short of scoring, until Rosewarne snapped a goal from a scrimmage. At the other end Handby saved well, but mispassing spoilt the play by Glenelg which followed. Their faulty goal-kicking was another potent factor in their being in arrears at the bell. Interesting football was played on resumption by both teams, but Sturt held the balance of power. As in the first quarter. Glenelg broke away early, and from the crush Winkler goaled. More ginger was put into the play, and full pace was on. Realising the superiority of the visitors in the air the Glenelg men crowded the aerial work whenever possible, thus reducing the efficiency of their opponents. Glenelg's next move forward saw Owens kick truly. Vigorous play developed at the other end, and Handby limped out of one mix-up. Sturt opened their account in this term with a goal from Bauer, but even then the Bay men's defence was difficult to pierce, conspicuous work coming from Handy, K. Oliver, and O'Malley. F. Oliver, in goal, marked surely. Glenelg came within a point of their opponents when Owens sent a long shot through the posts. Sturt did not let them gain further advantages just then, however, and the ball, beating the crowd in the air, was kicked off the ground through the goal month by Weller. Glenelg put two singles on the board by vigorous play, and Sallis and C. Hill combined to give Owens a good shot, which he misdirected. Sallis again fed the pack, and Hack brought down a groat mark, which he converted to full points. The effect was countered immediately by C. Whitehead and Bauer, who goaled for Sturt. During the quarter Glenelg improved their position considerably, but were not uniformly good all over the ground. For the term Hack replaced Owens as goalsneak, the latter going into the half-forward position.
Glenelg Take Charge.
After half-time Glenelg went forward, and Winkler and Keam drive in. Owens fumbled the ball, and raised a point. Hack marked well, but also only scored a single. Determined to maintain their grip of the game, Glenelg kept their opponents' back lines busy, but they did not score from their frequent attacks. R. H. Whitehead and Rose figured in Sturt's next goal, which Rose kicked. Then Glenelg got through with a goal by Hack, and a chain of marks by Leverington, K. Oliver, and Johnston saw the lastnamed with a goal put Glenelg ahead. Owens gave his team heart with yet another goal, which performance he repeated in a few seconds. Riley's solid work for Sturt steadied his team's play, and Simpson, and Wadham played well in defence. Glenelg again got through, and Hack smartly shot into the unprotected goal for full points. Sallis once more brought his team forward, where Drew helped Owens to his fifth goal for the match. The home team now predominated in all departments, and Drew scored their thirteenth goal on the bell. Despite all their efforts Sturt were unable to steady their opponents, who had a lead of 32 points at the change over. With the best lead they have probably ever had to open the final term, Glenelg's shock tactics carried them forward, but a possible scoring shot was stopped short of the posts. From a penalty kick Rose scored a single for Sturt, and Handby marked a long shot in front. Wiess carried the play from two opponents and Handby and Lloyd cleared well. Glenelg were on their toes, and made effective moves through the centre of the field. They offended less against the rules. Sturt in their forward work were hasty and should have done better with two shots which only added singles. The double blues could not do anything right, and lost ground by giving away frees. Sharp, in front, raised both flags. This was Sturt's first goal for the quarter, which was followed by a snappy shot by Bauer, which registered a goal. Lloyd helped the Bay men forward, and the ball was bounced in front. Receiving the knock-out Winkler goaled, and with that score dwindled Sturt's hope of success. Wiess repeatedly saved in defence, and when Owens's shot was marked by Winkler, that player sent his team further ahead. Owens made sure of the victory with, an easy six-pointer. A final rally saw C. Whitehead raise one flag for Sturt at the bell.
Scores: —
First Quarter.
- Glenelg, 2 goals 6 behinds.
- Sturt, 5 goals 2 behinds.
Half-time.
- Glenelg. 6 goals 10 behinds.
- Sturt, 8 goals 3 behinds.
Third Quarter.
- Glenelg. 13 goals 13 behinds.
- Sturt, 9 goals 5 behinds.
Final.
- Glenelg. 16 goals 14 behinds.
- Sturt, 11 goals 10 behinds.
Goalkickers.
Glenelg— Owens (6), Winkler (3), Hack (3), Rosewarne (2), Johnston and Drew.
Sturt— Bauer (4), Rose (2), Martin (2), R. H. Whitehead, Weller and Sharp.
Best Players.—
Glenelg - Sallis, Hack, Owens, Lloyd. Handby.C. Hill, and Rosewarne
Sturt- R.H.Whitehead, Martin, Riley, Rose. Simpson, Stuart, and Bauer.
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