1910 Eastern Suburbs Season - Season

Season

Round		Opponent	Result	Roosters Score	Opponent Score	Date	Venue	Crowd
1		Western Suburbs Magpies	Won	24 (6-3-0)	14 (2-4-0)	30 April 1910	Agricultural	500
2		North Sydney Bears	Won	11 (1-4-0)	7 (1-2-0)	14 May 1910	Agricultural	2000

• Premiership Round 3, Saturday the 21st of May, 1910.

South Sydney 14 (T. Anderson 2, J.Rosewell, H.Butler Tries; Hallett Goal) defeated Eastern Suburbs 10 (Messenger 5 Goals) at the Agricultural Society's Ground.

"South Sydney beat Eastern Suburbs On The Post”

“Quite 4000 people were present at the Agricultural Ground to witness this match which was a fine exposition of Northern Union rules. With only a few minutes to go Souths turned what seemed to be almost certain defeat into a highly meritorius victory. Their wonderful staying powers allowed them to secure the verict by 14 points to 10."

"At 3.25 Messenger led his side into the field. Souths followed a minute later. Messenger kicked off from the Randwick end East secured a 'free' almost immediately, but Messengers effort athough a good one, did not secure the two points. Souths rallied, Davis putting in some effective work, but wild passing lost Souths a chance. The ever present Messenger then 'marked' right in front of South's goal, this time making no mistake. Easts,2 Souths nil. Play was even for a while, until Anderson secured, and made a dash for the line, but he was tackled by Messenger, and laid out for some minutes. A 'knock-on' close to the line gave Souths a timely relief, but little ground was gained. Messengr was again in the limelight with a dodgy run, but he was tackled at the 25. Hot work in Souths territory occurred until Conlin relieved. Easts were now playing like a book, and taking advantage of every opportunity. They obtained 6 points in as many minutes - the first two for a 'free', the second two from a mark, and another 'free', for offside making the six. Messenger's kicking was a revelation, the crowd cheering enthusiasticly. The next item of interest, was some good work by the Souths forwards, which brought the ball close to East's goal line, and from a scrum the ball came out to Rosewell, who raced over. Conlin failed to convert, the kick being a poor one. The interval arrived with the scores unaltered. Eastern Suburbs 8, South Sydney 3. On ressuming Easts at once forced the pace, Messenger, and subsequently Frawley, making the efforts. The later was almost through when he was forced out at the corner. Souths then took a, a good passing bout (in which H Butler was the last to receive). resulting in South's total being increased to 6 points. Hallett failed to add the extras. Easts then became dangerous, Messenger being here, there and everywhere, rendering his side great assistance, as he seemed to be perfectly at home on both wings. On one occasion he 'marked' in a good position while lying prostrate, but Frawley was not successful in his kick, the ball going a little wide. Play was uninteresting for a few minutes, the tackling of Souths still keeping a high standard. Anderson tried to get through, but was not fast enough. Scrums became frequent, Souths being the first to initiate a passing movement in which all there threequarters participated, Anderson was grassed at halfway with only the fullback to beat. Off-side against the red and green gave Messenger another opportunity in the goal-potting line. It was his eighth kick at goal and his fifth success in the match, the ball sailing over beautifully. Souths then started to press, the passing allowing great improvement. A brilliant run by Anderson, who skirting half the length of the field, ended in his scoring a try. It was unconverted. the excitement was intense, and Souths were playing with wonderful heart. Time and again they swept down, and eventually Anderson again electrified the crowd by gathering in and rushing over. It was a grand try. Hallett converted. The whistle then blew Souths winning a memorable contest by 14 points to 10".

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Round		Opponent	Result	Roosters Score	Opponent Score	Date	Venue	Crowd
4		Annandale Dales	Won	20 (4-4-0)	12 (2-2-1)	28 May 1910	Wentworth	250
5		Newtown Jets	Won	20 (4-4-0)	11 (3-1-0)	25 June 1910	Agricultural	7000
6		Balmain Tigers	Lost	0 (0-0-0)	10 (2-2-0)	2 July 1910	Birchgrove	2500
7		Glebe Dirty Reds	Lost	10 (2-2-0)	14 (2-4-0)	16 July 1910	Wentowrth	6000
8		North Sydney Bears	Won	16 (4-2-0)	5 (1-1-0)	23 July 1910	North Sydney	1800
9		Newtown Jets	Draw	4 (0-2-0)	4 (0-2-0)	30 July 1910	Metters	4000
10		Annandale Dales	Draw	12 (2-3-0)	12 (2-3-0)	13 August 1910	Metters	1200
11		Western Suburbs Magpies	Won	38 (8-7-0)	8 (2-1-0)	20 August 1910	St Lukes	1500
12		South Sydney Rabbitohs	Won	8 (0-4-0)	3 (1-0-0)	27 August 1910	Agricultural	12000
13		Balmain Tigers	Won	39 (9-6-0)	2 (0-1-0)	3 September 1910	Agricultural	5000
14		Glebe Dirty Reds	Won	36 (8-6-0)	0 (0-0-0)	10 September 1910	Agricultural	1500