the recruits being the best seen for years. Pearson was again No 1, He was opposed to Lane in the centre, and. although Lane won in the air, Pearson was on top in every other way, and should walk into the side for the first game as Griggs' successor. Bourke (Moe) is 6ft 3in and is a good proposition. Tankard (local) measured up to the high standard, and Phillips (Chelsea) was another of note. Best of the regulars were Hutchison. Tonkes, Lane. Abbott, Betson. Ruddell. and Bushby. Bob Annersley (WA and seconds) stood out as the best rover of the day. Gardiner is back again and was the best defender in the first half.

Hawthorn newcomers showed great form. Barwick (Tas) is a possibility for the first game. Hewas in the ruck and forward, and kicked seven goals. Pearson (Brighton District) may rove in the first game. Prit- chard, Mcvilly. McLeod, and Jack Shea (brother of the coach) showed ability. Ken Slater, the champion

tennis player, has now decided to play football again, and may be the regular centre half-forward. Black- man, in that position at the othei end, again did well. Shea is showing better form each week. Burke (six goals) looks like being the regular full forward. Bragg. Rogers, Camp- bell. Brannan, and Wilks also shone. Barker (rib injury) did not play,

but will be fit.

JIM BAIRD IN DEFENCE

The best point about Carlton'* game was the fine form of Jim Baird at centre half-back. His old place at full forward may go to Clinton Wines (RAAF),