Second Challenge Repulsed

In an uninspiring match, Nelson Bays retained the Seddon Shield from West Coast in the second challenge for the coveted rugby trophy. Bays won this game 15-11 but it is not a victory they will cherish. Play was vigorous but scrappy, with neither side consistently handling well. A highlight of Bays' effort was the fine performance of fullback Trevor Morris, who hardly put a foot wrong and saved his side from many tight spots. Scorers for Nelson Bays: Tries — Gerry Townsend, Bruce Smith. Penalties — John Scott, Trevor Morris. Dropped goal (from 65 yards) — Trevor Morris. West Coast: Try - Doug Bruce. Penalties — Peter Nolan, Russell Nelson, Conversion — Russell Nelson.

Bevan Grant, Nelson Bays lock, wards off a tackle and continues his charge

This scene was common. Nelson Bays' Trevor Morris clears the ball under pressure, here from opposing fullback Russell Nelson

Rod Fry feeds halfback Gerry Townsend from a line-out. Other players are Bevan Grant and West Coasters M. McRae and Doug Henham

Nelson Bays winger Terry Mitchell goes into a crouching, weaving run

Graeme Ross arrives too late to prevent this West Coaster (we think it's Russell Nelson) from clearing

Nelson Bays lock Terry Julian goes high after the ball while coming across are Graeme Ross (No. 13), John Chadwick, John Scott (West Coast), John Allan, Bevan Grant and Mat Wynyard and Ken Beams (both West Coast)

Nelson Bays centre John Scott has fine control of the ball as he prepares to set up winger Mitchell

The ball flies loose as Graeme Ross goes to ground. About to lend a hand is Terry Julian (centre). That's the Coast goal-line in the foreground

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The Nelson Photo News

No 131 : September 18, 1971

Second Challenge Repulsed