Second Semi-Final 1934

PORT OVERWHELM GLENELG

Port combined brilliantly on Saturday against Glenelg in the second semi-final, and left no doubt as to their superiority and to their claims on the 1934 premiership.

Although the umpire appeared to favour the magpies in the first half, it was not sufficiently so to give the Bay team an excuse for the whipping which they received.

Marking at will, and foot-passing accurately, Port played like a machine. Their clever checking of "Blue" Johnston, the only high-flier in the Bay side, early in the game appeared to demoralise the remainder of the team.

After half-time it was no race, and Port gave the spectators one of the finest exhibitions of football seen in Adelaide for some time, but it must be remembered that there was very little opposition from their opponents.

If Sturt succeed, as they should, on Saturday, Port will not have the same advantage in the air. Their combination, however, is working so well that they can afford to go in for spoiling tactics against the double blues provided, of course, that Sturt beat Glenelg.

Hooper roved perfectly, and was ably assisted by Quinn. Not once did they fail to get rid of the ball to advantage.

Hollingsworth played fairly fairly well, but is not yet in the champion class.

Reval was without a doubt the outstanding man on the field. His fearless ruck work should be an anspiration to others.

Darmody, at centre wing, did more than was necessary for Port.

Others to shine were Prideaux, Hender, Bampton and Obst.

Leak was brilliant for Glenelg. His foot-passing was better and safer than any shown by Port, and his determination in itself was worthy of praise.

Sallis was good at centre, despite poor treatment from the umpire.

Bergin was the most effective man in the air for Glenelg. James and Griffith defended well, but not soundly.

Umpire Thomas gave only a mediocre display. Early in the match he favored Ports to such an extent that some of the Glenelg men appeared to get very disheartened.