Round 6 1932
From Snoutslouts
SOUTH OUTCLASSED BY GLENELG
Owens Repeats 13-Goals Effort
Assisted greatly by the marking and accurate goal-kicking of Owens, who was again a match-winner, Glenelg out-classed South Adelaide at Glenelg, winning by 10 goals.
Glenelg's win was not due to Owens alone. The strongest feature in the home aide was its team work. Excellent combination was shown in the second and third quarters, when South was almost overwhelmed, but without Owens the attack must have lost much of its effectiveness. For the first three Quarters he was not beaten in the air, and his almost uncanny accuracy disconcerted the opposing team.
South Adelaide was strong at a few points, but conditions were in favor of the smaller and faster Glenelg players. At many stages the tall South men were impotent in the air, the wet ball proving difficult to hold. On the ground Glenelg was generally surer in handling and disposal. This, combined with extra pace, made it difficult to check.
Jaffer In Form On Wing
Glenelg's superiority seemed apparent in the first few minutes of the game, when it gained a lead of 21 points before South scored. South was nonplussed by the deft methods of its opponents for a time, but later, largely through the efforts of its faster players, South recovered ground.
Jaffer took charge on his wing, and with Tully creating opportunities from the rucks, and Hall kicking in effectively at half forward, South gained temporary control. Barker and Murdy played strongly at this period.
The Glenelg defence, which, with the exception of Curnow, had been patchy, improved in the second quarter. Hall troubled it. Jaffer forwarded to him regularly, and Hall was rarely beaten in his effort to send it on. At other points the Glenelg defenders, especially Edwards and Curnow, took charge, and repulsed many attacks.
At the other end Glenelg forwards began to dominate the play. Thompson was in form at center half-forward, and he was well supported by L. Griffiths, Link, and Owens. The goalsneak marked repeatedly over the head of Rose, and three of his five shots were true. The defence was ragged, and could not cope with the speed of the attackers.
Crashing Third Quarter
Glenelg's most crushing offensive came In the third quarter. Alterations to placings during the interval strengthened the team. Weise, who had split his nose early in the game, was replaced by W. Griffiths, who was thereafter the best of the half-back players. To check Jaffer on the other wing, Hill changed places with Coleman. He subdued the rather spent South captain. Jaffer also made some changes, sending Masters to the goal mouth, and bringing Gardiner on the ball.
With Hill and Winkler controlling the centre line, and Edwards and the rovers on top in the rucks, Glenelg moved forward with a frequency and speed which left South standing. The first five goals for the quarter came from Owens and in a desperate effort to stop the Glenelg goalsneak, Jaffer sent Dunn to watch him. Dunn at once countered Owens in the air, but soon after the Glenelg champion got two more goals from snaps on the run. Other forwards combined well. South had few chances the ball rarely travelling back beyond centre. What chances they got were turned to good account.
Long kicking and high marking by tall players gave South control for a time in the last quarter, but Masters, with four easy shots, scored only behinds. Playing steadily, and making few mistakes. Glenelg held its advantage.
Scores:—
Glenelg, 21 goals 18 behinds.
South Adelaide, 11 goals 18 behinds.
Goalkickers: —
Glenelg — Owens (13), Thompson and Link (2). Wundersitz, Rosewarne, Percy. and Goldsworthy
South Adelaide — Hall and Baxter (3), Tully. Masters. Gardiner. McCarthy, and Murdy.
Owens The Champion
Owens, in repeating his feat of the previous match, showed that he is again at the top of his form. His anticipation was good, and he led out with judgment His kicking and marking were almost beyond reproach. Thompson also stood out as a forward of ability. His improved form made the Glenelg attack its strongest section. The other link in the strong central chain to goal was Winkler who had the best of the play at centre and helped to counteract some of Jaffer's early domination of the wing. Hill was not seen at his best until opposed to Jaffer, when he improved considerably. Curnow, the goalkeeper, was the best of the regular defenders. Opposed to much bigger men, he proved a match for both of them, and his dashing clearance checked many South attacks. Edwards was also prominent when in defence. His work in the ruck contributed largely to Glenelg's advantage there at many stages.
L. Griffiths was a fast and efficient forward, end Link, though not as prominent as usual, was a success roving and forward. It is difficult to understand why W. Griffiths was not chosen before. His work on Saturday should ensure his reinclusion.
Hall Smart Half-Forward
In unsuitable conditions several of the bigger South men seemed "off." Hall was among the best, with reliable anticipation of Jaffer's passes and efficient disposal. Jaffer was at bis best in the first half, but faded out later. McCarthy, at half-forward, was a reliable channel of attack. His pace and good marking made him valuable. Murdy was more than a handful for Handby. Tuny was brilliant at intervals, and Dunn came into the picture when he was placed on Owens. Barker was solid and effective at times
B. Pomroy umpired his first League match. He was disappointing.
See also
- 1932 - full season details
