first round of the Roope Rooster knockout competition 9-3 by Marist. He “combined well in the three-quarter line [with Carter] and they were repeatedly conspicuous for strong running”. He failed to make the North Island side to play the South Island a week later. The 1930 season saw List play 14 matches for Kingsland Athletic, and once again he scored 7 tries for them. This placed him equal ninth in the club try scoring list. He only played one match for Auckland out of their three matches. Prior to the start of the season in team previews the Auckland Star said “List is a steady and resolute exponent with plenty of experience”. Kingsland lost their opening game to Marist 16-13 but were awarded the victory as Marist had fielded an unregistered player. List was involved in much of Kingsland's attacking work. After their round 2 loss to Devonport List was selected in the 23 man training squad for Auckland's match with Northland. He then played for Kingsland against Newton on May 10 in a 14–8 loss. The Sun said that he “was on form, and his deadly fend proved a regular nightmare to some members of the opposition, but he failed to run straight, and gave his wingers insufficient room in which to work”. List was then named on the wing for Auckland for their May 17 match with Northland. Auckland won the match 21-16 before a crowd of 8,000 at Carlaw Park. List had a rare poor game and “a weak attempt at tackling by him let Whitelaw, the visitor’s right winger, run rings around him”, resulting in a try to Dunn. The Auckland Star said “List by no means justified his selection”, he “was uncertain in his movements, dropped passes all to frequently, and did not prove a match for his vis-a-vis, Whitelaw”. The Sun said “neither List nor R. Carter was very impressive. List seemed to be right off his game. He has been so long at centre that he appeared to be at a loss to know what to do on the wing”. He was "again disappointing" in Kingsland's next match with Richmond on May 24. He “mishandled at times, but was given few real chances”. The New Zealand side was touring Australia later in the season so his poor form was relevant for further rep honours in 1930. He was then omitted from the Auckland