The little tree-studded town of Stockport experienced a " red letter" day on Saturday, Sept. 2, when the delightful weather and expectations of a good game enticed a very considerable crowd. Hamley supporters arrived by special train, and innumerable vehicles brought an enthusiastic crowd from Tarlee who considered their chance of victory good if the game was fast. Public opinion favored the Rovers, who recently had their ranks strengthened by several good players, Tarlee was without the services of Cooks. Mr. Nash, of Adelaide, had charge of the game, and gave satisfaction. The ground was very glassy which was detrimental to good kicking and marking. Tarlee won the toss and took advantage of the slight breeze. Hamley was first away, but were repulsed. The sphere travelled to the other end and Cook piloted it through. The Rovers followed suit a few minutes later. Tarlee again raised two flags as did Hamley. Barracking was intense. Before the term ended the red and whites put on two goals and the Rovers one. The quarter was strenuously and evenly fought, Tarlee, 4 goals Rovers, 3 goals. Hamley made a forward movement and Bowers marked within shooting distance, but only a point resulted. For some time the ball hovered around centre. Tarlee at this stage had rather the better of the play. They were making use of their weight and picking out their men. With good wing play they brought the ball around, but the Hamley backs were too strong. The Rovers play improved. They marked well and quickly got rid of the ball. A strong attack resulted in a neat goal from Schwerdt, immediately followed by a major from Doyle, who was battling hard. When the bell rang scores were Rovers 5—2 Tarlee, 4—0. Tarlee got away at the bounce but the Rovers back lines were strong, Heinrich performing a great save. At this stage Tarlee was playing into the Rovers' hands by giving frees, a series of which culminated in a goal for Hamley from the boot of Doyle. Tarlee resumed the offensive and Cook cleverly goaled. Nichols had a free in front but hit a post. Tarlee was showing great form and Grantham delighted supporters by finding the big opening with a magnificent place kick, Hamley now had a turn but Lawrence from scrimmage only managed a minor. Heinrich during the quarter put in some splendid work for the Rovers, and Grantham was playing an excellent game in ruck for the red-and-whites, Tarlee again sent the leather into the forward lines but the backs prevented scoring At the close of the term the scoring board read Rovers, 6—3 Tarlee, 6—1. The southerly breeze freshened up a little and the prospects of a victory for Tarlee was not bright. They had in the previous quarter not taken sufficient advantage of the wind, playing too much on the wing instead of long kicks down the centre. The Rovers did not make this mistake and consequently rattled on two goals in quick succession. They were now playing supreme football. In the forward lines Bower look some good marks but spoilt the. effect by poor goal shooting. Walsh and Stafford successfully vanquished two red and white advances. Barry, who was playing a grand game for Rovers, kicked the ball neatly through the sticks. Tarlees' were visibly tiring, but Grantham made a fine run around the ring, but was not supported. The Rovers kicked several minors before Bower, from a mark in front just managed the last goal of the day. The honors of the quarter were with the Rovers who kicked better, and marked over their opponents also showing more combination. Tarlee made good use of their weight and were clever at ground play. The final scores were Rovers, 10—10 Tarlee, 6—1. There is a probability of another game on Saturday as Tarlee has protested against Hamley for playing on a previous occasion a non registered member, which makes Tarlee minor premiers. Cook, after the game, congratulated the winners. The best players were Rovers —Heinrich, Barry, Doyle, Gillies (2), Schwerdt, Stafford and Chenoweth. Tarlee—Grantham (best on ground), Gooding, Streeter, Molineaux, Mason, Hahesy and Muldoon. Goalkickers:—Rovers — Doyle (3), Bowers (2), Graham, Schwert, Lawrence, Barry and Carpenter eaoh one. Tarlee - Cook (3), Grantham (2), and Gooding.
- 1921 'GILBERT PREMIERSHIP.', The Wooroora Producer (Balaklava, SA : 1909 - 1940), 15 September, p. 4. , http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207133093
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