who shaped splendidly. Cyril Mann, back again. was as spectacular as ever, but his kicking is still weak. Bob Green, who captained one side, played in a back pocket and may remain there in Atkinson's place. Clarke, Sanger, Brown, and Hines all did well. Best, of the new men were Rose, Trewin. Brew. Hansen, Green, and Hopper. A surprise appearance was that of Kev Brown (RAAF), who is in the running for centre half-back "McLean will not play for Preston.

Interest In the doings of St Kilda is so great that already a new mark in membership is expected. There were four new men of note in the game-Max Rippon, the possible opening rover; Corrigan, of Heather- ton; Keating, of Maryborough; and Litchfield (Port Pirie). The regulars are headingfor top form, best being Geddes, Garvin, Bray, Walker, Snell

Bibby, Rowell. Wilson, Mcintyre, and Wilkie. Lowry is ill and may miss the opening game. Williamson was playing in a cricket final, but Ar- mour appeared for the first time.

FOTHERGILL-PANNAM COMBINE The Fothergill-Pannam combina- tion will be a source of annoyance to opponents, and their exhibition was worthy of Collingwood's best Best in support were Naismith, Mann, Brown (seconds), Twomey (seconds), who may be the régulai centre, although Mac Holten was bril- liant in the same position; Wade Murphy, Phil and Ted Ryan. Utting. Carruthers, Newman, Synon, and Nelson. Richards and Mears were star rovers. Of the new men Wad- dell (Northcote Stars), Fitzgeni , (who shaped like a veteran ai times), and Headen and Roberts (seconds) caught the