STURT SURPRISED
GLENELG'S FIRST WIN
A brilliant opening quarter, in which Sturt were given little chance to get going, laid the foundation for Glenelg's first win for the season at the seaside oval. To those who saw the play of the Glenelg team against South on the Adelaide Oval on the previous Saturday, the exhibition on Saturday was a revelation. The last few minutes of the play were full of excitement, and when the final bell rang Glenelg players and supporters were wild with enthusiasm.
Glenelg Open Confidently
When the game started Glenelg appeared to be playing In great confidence, showing flashes of combined work. They were quicker to the ball and had a slight advantage in the air. Coller, who replaced Morrow owing to the latter arriving late, showed up against Simpson in the half forward line, marking like a veteran. Johnston, too, exhibited some of his old time aerial flights. Glenelg were persistent and determined, and gave their opponents no Quarter.
Owens In this term had four goals to his credit. In the pivotal position. Coleman had the upper hand of Batman. Handby played no small part in the first term success of his side. Glenelg were superior in all departments.
Sturt Recover
Glenelg continued to press the attack with the change of ends. The game was fast, and after many futile attacks Start temporarily overcame the opposition. The double-blues maintained the pressure, but Glenelg were well in the lead and determined to stay there.
Handby beat Riley for the best part of the game. The play was now of a strenuous character, both sides taking and giving hard knocks.
Sturt for a time secured the upper hand, and it looked as if they were about to turn the tables against the home team, as four goals were registered in quick time, mainly through the agency of Williams. He kicked three goals in this term.
Glenelg Again Break Away
With only 17 points in arrears, Sturt made a determined effort to wipe out the deficit, but they could not get through Glenelg's solid bade line. Coleman dominated the centre. Congested play, in which Glenelg revelled, comprised most of the quarter, and Owens was prominent in several attacks, which resulted in the home team's leading margin being increased to 48 points.
Despite the fact that Glenelg went further ahead shortly after the start of the last quarter, Sturt fought a determined up hill battle. For the first time in the match flashes of their combined play were witnessed. Much of the play during the term was marred by players crowding the ball, and this, added to the solid defence by Glenelg, prevented Sturt from overhauling their opponents.
R.T.R. Currie had charge of the game, and on several occasions during the afternoon came in for hostile attention. A remarkable feature was that only one penalty was awarded on the holding the ball rule.
Scores:—
- Glenelg 15 goals 8 behinds.
- Sturt 12 goals 11 behinds.
Best players:—
- Glenelg - Handby, Coleman, Owens, Coller, Thompson, Drew, Link, Sallis, King, Johnston.
- Sturt — Riley, Williams, Leak, Johnston, Martin, Barron, Simon, Green,
Goalklckers:—
- Glenelg - Owens (8), Drew. Link, Thompson(each 2), Hill (1).
- Sturt — Williams (4), Martin, Leak (each 2), Barron, Green, Thomas, Morton.
Nineteenth Players Used
Green received a shoulder injury during the second quarter. He was attended to by a doctor. His place was taken by L. Thomas. Near the end of the game K. Olliver, who was playing in a back pocket for Glenelg, received a leg injury, and was replaced by Morrow.
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