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Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs)
FounderWaratahs CC of Armidale; The Tahs Inc
www.thetahs.com.au
Armidale, Australia
0438028917
The history of a proud club which grew men from boys through the simple act of trusting them with something very precious.
Favourite players: Life members: Alan Gray, Harry Deiderick, Graham Johnson, Ian Campbell, Syd Philp, Graham Patterson, Albert Hofkamp & Peter Langston.
Favourite grounds: Wicklow Oval (Rologas Fields), Harris Park, West Armidale Park (Lambert Park), The Armidale Sportsground
All-time cricket hero: Any bloke in the Royal Blue cap.
Favourite bat: The one that scored the most.
Most memorable moment in cricket:
1952-53 A grade Final, beating Easts 2 outright after our worst A/1st grade total in the sixty year history of the club. Beat the very strong Uralla in the last round to just scrape into the semis and then Easts 1 in the Semi. Played one player short on the first day after a mix up with team sheets and made 163 in the sunshine, Ross Ridley 59. Easts 0-57 at stumps after four dropped catches. Didn't play the second day for two weeks because of the Armidale Show and then after four days of heavy rain. Wicket now a sticky and impossible to bat on. Easts all out for 95, Don Paul 6-24. Batting a second time, Waratahs still one short and Ridley now out injured, all out for 21. Easts needing 90 don't make it to halfway, all out for 43, Don Paul 7-20. Waratahs win their first premiership in only their third season.
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In 1961, RAY REEVES (#143) and LAURIE BLAKE (#126) added 103 opening the batting for A-Res grade v Hillgrove and then JEFF WALSH (#84) and Keith McINTYRE (#129) added 108 for the 4 ...
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In 1968, D LITTLE (#199) and JEFF WALSH (#84) added a grade record 211 for the 1st wicket of A-Res grade's only innings as they beat Ex Services outright by an innings. Both made h ...
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One of the most prolific batting days in Waratahs history, with five centuries (four of them on the one day in 1980), five century partnerships and 3 grade record partnerships. ...
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In 1953, ROSS RIDLEY (#8) and IAN HODGE (#23) added 103 for the 2nd wicket for A grade v Easts, before they both fell in quick succession. Fred Skillicorn (#31) then made 70 whilst ...
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Q: Waratahs CC of Armidale - now The Tahs - has a proud history … a proud, extremely well documented history. Its statistical record would be the envy of many a cricket club playing at the highest levels in Australia’s largest cities, let alone a club from a rural town in the New England region of NSW.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3434/our-record
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Waratahs played cricket in Armidale from 1950 through to 2006, usually with at least two grades, often three and during the 1980’s five. in Waratahs peak season of 1988-89, 96 players turned out. ...
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In 1960, wicketkeeper RAY ROSE (#58) held 3 catches for A-Res grade in Near East's moderate total. Waratahs had a first innings lead by stumps but were out early on the second day. ...
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In 1961, wicketkeeper batsman PETER MORSE (#19) made his only century for Waratahs, 129 as A grade batted their way to a very creditable draw against the immensely strong Uralla si ...
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In 1962, GEOFF MARSHAL (#156) took 10-85 (5-40 & 5-45) as B grade beat City Council outright. After Keith Dawson (#146) top scored in a low Waratahs first innings, Geoff MacDonald ...
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Q: Its an Ashes playing day today, with the 2nd Test starting in Brisbane this afternoon. The Tahs therefore presents "THE TAHS TEST", a quiz designed to entertain, frustrate, initiate discussion et all, to the cricket community.
We are a club which exists only in the social spectrum, having played competitively in Armidale NSW between 1950 and 2006. These days our 83 members are made up of former players, their families, opponents ... in fact anyone who wants to stay in contact and in the process support junior cricketers develop through our Ian Campbell Scholarship.
We were renowned for recruiting players for next Saturday over backyard fences, in the workplace, down the street, at the pub, to fill in for the day. Most of them stayed, often for a long time.
Enjoy our quiz.
We are a club which exists only in the social spectrum, having played competitively in Armidale NSW between 1950 and 2006. These days our 83 members are made up of former players, their families, opponents ... in fact anyone who wants to stay in contact and in the process support junior cricketers develop through our Ian Campbell Scholarship.
We were renowned for recruiting players for next Saturday over backyard fences, in the workplace, down the street, at the pub, to fill in for the day. Most of them stayed, often for a long time.
Enjoy our quiz.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3418/the-tahs-test-the-ashes-brisbane-general
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Waratahs CC of Armidale, known now as The Tahs, provides this Ashes quiz for the entertainment of the cricket community. You can find out more about us at:here at ...
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In 1960, TONY MORRISS (#78) completed match figures of 10-96 as A-Res grade held their nerve and completed a four innings cliff hanger, winning by 3 runs v Hillgrove. It was one of ...
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Q: The TAHS TEST returns on Friday for the day of the Brisbane Ashes Test at the Gabba. A bit of fun. A bit of challenge. A conversation starter with fellow cricket tragics. We'll be posting a new quiz pertaining to the Gabba Test on the morning of every day of the game for the cricket community. In the meantime, if you want to find out more about us, check out our home page
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In 1962, RAY REEVES (#143) and LAURIE BLAKE (#126) added 101 for the 2nd wicket for Waratahs A grade second side against Churches. On the second week Tony Morriss (#78) took a pfei ...
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In 1968, allrounder BOB BRENNAN (#127) scored his second Waratahs hundred and his highest score for the club, making 125 of A-Res grade's 261, setting up a hard fought win against ...
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In 1952, K Godley (#35) bagged a pair in a fairly forgettable performance by A grade in which they lost outright against University. On the first day, University's Roy Smith took f ...
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In 1954, VIC SNELL (#9) took 7-28 for A grade in a one day game against Armidale Teachers College on the second Saturday after the first week was washed out. Only one batsman made ...
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In 1960, A-Res grade were out for less than a hundred against Hillgrove but then rolled Hillgrove for less, with TONY MORRISS (#78) taking 8-52, his best bowling figures for Warata ...
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In 1961, BRUCE McCLENAGHAN (#74) held 3 catches in an innings as Geoff Marshall (#156) and Don Foster (#155) bowled unchanged to defend a low Waratahs innings. ...
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8)In 1956, TONY MORRISS (#78) bagged a pair in a big loss to Armidale Teachers College. Battersby, Russell, Witherden and Max Nixon were all in line to join him after a first innin ...
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In 1963, JOHN RUSSELL (#89) played the lead had in beating TAS in B grade, taking a pfeiffer and making a half century.Waratahs v TAS B grade, 16th & 30th November 19 ...
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Q: Thanks to the English middle order and Travis Head, we have more quizzes than days play! Here’s our third quiz for the Perth Test.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3380/the-tahs-test-perth-ashes-wicketkeepers
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We made four quizzes for the Perth Test - we are an optimistic mob at Waratahs - so here’s the third one. ...
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In 1958, JOHN RICHARDSON (#38) made a pair for A grade v Easts, being run out in the first innings and dropped twice in the second! Waratahs won comfortably, after ERIC SMITH (#84) ...
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In 1953, FRED SKILLICORN (#31), the A grade skipper, made the first Waratahs hundred. Playing Wests in 1953 at Lambert Park (the lknown as West Armidale Park), he added an all grad ...
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Q: The TAHS TEST day two at Perth and it looks like we should have had this quiz yesterday!
Can you name the nine bowlers with the ten best bowling performances in Ashes Tests in Perth, (excluding this match)?
Can you name the nine bowlers with the ten best bowling performances in Ashes Tests in Perth, (excluding this match)?
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As if we didn't see more than enough of them yesterday, today's TAHS TEST focuses on the individual performances of bowlers in Ashes Tests in Perth. The TAHS TEST is bought to you by The Tahs (Wara ...
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Q: Fancy yourself as a cricket tragic? Love your cricket trivia? Is there anything better than few beers or a coffee and some mates or a family gathering and some curly cricket questions?
Come and play THE TAHS TEST - trivia about Ashes cricket bought to you by The Tahs/Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale.
Come and play THE TAHS TEST - trivia about Ashes cricket bought to you by The Tahs/Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3375/the-tahs-test-ashes-in-perth-batting
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THE TAHS TEST - Ashes Tests in Perth (Batting)The Tahs (formerly Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale) welcome you to THE TAHS TEST, a quiz which will be provi ...
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In 1955, D WATSON (#62) amd JOE LEAHY (#4) both collected a pair in the same game, an Andrew Shield game v Rugby League. The AS was played on a Sunday and was a "cock of the walk" ...
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Q: ANNOUNCING THE TAHS TEST - A CRICKET QUIZ FOR THE ASHES SUMMER
The Tahs, formerly Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale, is a non-playing social club which is non gender specific, formed by former players in order to fulfill two main objecticves:
The Tahs, formerly Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale, is a non-playing social club which is non gender specific, formed by former players in order to fulfill two main objecticves:
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3369/the-tahs-test-the-ashes-editions
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ANNOUNCING THE TAHS TEST - A CRICKET QUIZ FOR THE ASHES SUMMERThe Tahs, formerly Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale, is a non-playing social club ...
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In 1960, D BUCKNELL (#133) in A grade and KEITH McINTYRE (#129) in B grade took three catches in an innings and J BOUNDY (#118) did the hat trick as A-Res grade won outright by an ...
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In 1972, in the only game they lost all season, A-Res grade were beaten in the One Day Final by TAS. Batting first, the strong Waratahs batting line up were reduced to 8-53, before ...
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In 1962, two century partnerships pushed A grade well beyond 300 and set up the largest win by Waratahs in A/1st grade. Batting on the first day against the second University side, ...
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In 1957, ARTY SEE (#81) and JOHN McINTYRE (#99) added 104 unbeaten before declaring agianst an already embarassed Dumaresq. McIntyre had taken 4-14 in Dumaresq's paltry 48, earlier ...
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In 1980, after A-Res grade made 7-250 on the first day, built around Mike Henderson (#319) opening the batting with 75 - his highest score for the club - and Shane Cridland (#379) ...
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In 1953, in a tale of two partnerships, Waratahs A grade chased down Uralla's 197 with two century parnerships on two separate days. On the first afternoon, in a partnership domina ...
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In 1966, TOM COOKE (#197) took 7-31 on the first day v Churches.In 1983, BOB BARWICK (#234) and ANGUS MARTYN (#416) added 140 for the 4th wicket ...
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In 1961, D LANG (#138) and PETER MORSE (#19) added 167 for the 4th wicket as 1st grade chased down and then batted on against a strong University side. University posted a competi ...
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In 1962, GEOFF McDONALD (#168), in his most prolific season, grabbed ten TAS wickets in B grade's 107 run outright win and also scored runs. Waratahs established a first innings le ...
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In 1963, GEOFF MARSHALL (#156) made the highest score in A-Res/2nd grade history, with 176 in their 246 run victory over Armidale High School. He and W Porter (#164) dismissed AHS ...
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In 1958, TED CROTTY (#98) had his best match for Waratahs, scoring 119 after being not out over night from a first day where he took 6-59 for B grade v Dumaresq. He took a further ...
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In 1964, BRIAN ROBERTS (#114) took 7-48 against an under strength Uralla, giving him 12-93 for the match. Waratahs won outright by 9 wickets. ...
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In 1971, A-Res grade made their lowest ever score in a game they won outright, mirroring what A grade did in the 1952-53 Final. What made it even more remarkable was that it was a ...
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In 1983, GRAHAM FROST (#333) made 94 for 1st grade v YCW, as Waratahs made 6-255. Roger Sattler (#378), Tim Muldoon (#296), Greg Johnson (#352) and David Norman (#407) all made sta ...
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In 1968, GRAHAM JOHNSON (#207), better known for his batting, took a career best 7-70 for A grade v Uralla. Rolling Uralla on the first day, Waratahs took a 36 run lead on the seco ...
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In 1958, TED CROTTY (#98) had a good day out. On the first week of a two day game for B grade v Dumaresq, he came on at 1-101, after the opening bowlers had achieved very little an ...
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In 1953, BOB HOWE (#36 - picture back row first on the left) had his best match figures (11-100) in a four innings match which swung this way and that for a grade against v dela Sa ...
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In 1976, BRIAN JOICE (#218), acting as a stand in skipper as B grade played O'Connor, took 7-15. No other details of the game are available.In 1982, ...
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In 1983, in the best form of his career, ROGER SATTLER (#378) almost single-handed lay led a spirited 1st grade fight back against Easts. Adding an even 100 with GREG JOHNSON (#352 ...
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In 1978, PETER LANGSTON (#357) made his debut, playing for Ian Campbell's (#212) B grade side on the second week of their outright win against Uralla. Uralla had led by 65 on the f ...
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In 1956, JEFF WALSH (#84) top scored and then held 3 catches in the loss to Public Service. ...
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In 1957, BRIAN BATTERSBY (#64) made a pair in the one afternoon as A grade received a thumping from TAS. The students made 307 on the first day and Waratahs were routed twice on th ...
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Q: ON THIS DAY, 25th October, 1986, Waratahs 2nd grade made more than 300 after tea to make their record highest team total of 7-491, mainly thanks to hundreds by Matt Campbell (#363) and David Laurence (#455). Graham Frost (#333) made an elegant 1st grade hundred on the next door ground and back in 1958, Tony Morriss (#78) with 11-34, became the first B grade player to take ten or more wickets in a match. Read more ...
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3304/on-this-day-25th-october
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In 1958, TONY MORRISS (#78) aka "Long Tall Tony" did a number on TAS. After bowling unchanged with Nigel Richardson (#103), who took 5-17, as the school boys collapsed for 26 on th ...
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In 1959, JOHN McINTYRE (#99) did the hat trick for B grade v Armidale Teachers College. After Waratahs struggled to make 130, mainly thanks to some late order hitting from Bruce Mc ...
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Q: Tom Cooke is a Waratahs legend. His debut in October 1965 was remarkable.
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In 1965, TOM COOKE (#197) made a spectacular debut for Waratahs. Playing for A grade against Churches, he was part of a middle order revival that saw the side recover from 2-1 to b ...
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In 1973, with B grade playing their second season since being reinstated into the Waratahs fold, they romped home in a one day match against the Armidale Teachers College. After J ...
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In 1957, ERIC SMITH (#82) became the first Waratahs bowler to run up a bowler’s hundred when he captured 5-109 off 33 overs as Armidale High School made 286 on the first day of t ...
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In 1957, ERIC SMITH (#82) became the first Waratahs bowler to run up a bowler’s hundred when he captured 5-109 off 33 overs as Armidale High School made 286 on the first day of t ...
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Q: Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale - now The Tahs Inc - has an interesting and very accessible history.
With one of the most extensive set of club records of any Australian sporting club, our history is revered and often looked over. It always informed each new group of custodians and linked players over the ages, revering with great equity each member of the Waratahs family.
One of the reasons this ethos was developed and maintained were its leaders, on and off the field. Another was the creation of the Yearbook, issued annually at the Presentation Dinner since 1972. After the speeches were finished and the trophies handed out, a quiet would always descend over the room as everyone first checked their stats, then read the reports and finally thumbed through the records section to see what performances had joined the pantheon of the greats.
Read more ...
With one of the most extensive set of club records of any Australian sporting club, our history is revered and often looked over. It always informed each new group of custodians and linked players over the ages, revering with great equity each member of the Waratahs family.
One of the reasons this ethos was developed and maintained were its leaders, on and off the field. Another was the creation of the Yearbook, issued annually at the Presentation Dinner since 1972. After the speeches were finished and the trophies handed out, a quiet would always descend over the room as everyone first checked their stats, then read the reports and finally thumbed through the records section to see what performances had joined the pantheon of the greats.
Read more ...
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3269/presidents-and-yearbooks
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Although Waratahs has been around since September 1950 and we have an extensive range of recorded history, we only have a record of the past Presidents of the club since 1971-72, the year that Bria ...
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In 1966, BILL THOMPSON (#185), opened the batting for A grade and tore the exceptionally strong Ex Services bowling attack apart, while wicket fell around him. Despite adding 87 wi ...
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In 1950, JOHN RIDLEY (#7) held 3 catches in an innings in A-Res grade's easy victory over Railway. After the Waratahs bowlers made short work of Railway, Ridley then top scored, co ...
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In 1956, JOHN RUSSELL (#89) made his debut for Waratahs. Playing in B grade's resounding win against Unicorns, it was a very quiet start to what was to become a long career with Wa ...
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In 1968, B grade copped a thrashing at the hands of a DLSC side which included Laurie McCann and Mark McCann and Jim Melville, who all would go on to make significant mark in Armid ...
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In 1957, ERIC SMITH (#82) wrote himself onto the list of great match performances in the opening game of the season for A grade v dela Salle College. After taking 6-80 in DLSC inni ...
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In 1964, Alan Gray (26) made 92 on the second day as A grade chased down Easts 193. Easts had been 5-49 after Brian Roberts made early inroads removing Dick Stewart, John Henderson ...
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Q: In 1976, GRAHAM FROST (#333) made 26 on debut for B grade v Centrals in a one day game. In what was the first game in an 18 year career for Waratahs, which although spanning every grade, was dominated by his outstanding performances in A/1st grade.
Originally a middle order player, he soon became a regular opener in the top grade, his batting marked by his elegance and grace. Frosty is the 5th highest run scorer overall for Waratahs (4,781 runs) and also the 5th highest in 1sts (2,974). He made 5 hundreds for the club and famously 6 scores in the 90's. He batted in 10 century partnership (two each with the Rogers - Sattler and Roan), including the highest partnership ever recorded for Waratahs, 293 unbeaten with Tim Muldoon (#296). He is one of only three batsmen to score more than 150 twice. He six times won end of season batting trophies.
Frosty had safe hands in the outfield but was a very reluctant wicketkeeper, only taking the gloves when there was no one else. Despite that, he twice held 5 catches in an innings behind the stumps. His 131 catches for the club trail only Albert Hofkamp (#476), Alan Gray (#26) and Terry Betts (#205).
The organiser of the reunion dinner which led to the formation of The Tahs Inc in 2023, he has always been a clubman first. Its no surprise that when more than seventy ex Waratahs players voted in 2010 for the best Waratahs side ever, he was included.
Originally a middle order player, he soon became a regular opener in the top grade, his batting marked by his elegance and grace. Frosty is the 5th highest run scorer overall for Waratahs (4,781 runs) and also the 5th highest in 1sts (2,974). He made 5 hundreds for the club and famously 6 scores in the 90's. He batted in 10 century partnership (two each with the Rogers - Sattler and Roan), including the highest partnership ever recorded for Waratahs, 293 unbeaten with Tim Muldoon (#296). He is one of only three batsmen to score more than 150 twice. He six times won end of season batting trophies.
Frosty had safe hands in the outfield but was a very reluctant wicketkeeper, only taking the gloves when there was no one else. Despite that, he twice held 5 catches in an innings behind the stumps. His 131 catches for the club trail only Albert Hofkamp (#476), Alan Gray (#26) and Terry Betts (#205).
The organiser of the reunion dinner which led to the formation of The Tahs Inc in 2023, he has always been a clubman first. Its no surprise that when more than seventy ex Waratahs players voted in 2010 for the best Waratahs side ever, he was included.
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In 1954, DOUG JOHNSTONE (#47) held 3 catches in an innings during a lacklustre performance by A grade against Wests, which Waratahs lost by 150 runs. Waratahs innings of 60 contain ...
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In 1955, PETER MORSE (#19) carried his bat, making 28 not out in A grade's meagre 45 in their all day game v University at Lambert Park. Playing the entire match one short, Waratah ...
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In 1961, GRAHAM HOOPER (#101) held 3 catches in the Teachers innings of a thrilling tie in B grade. Earlier in the day, he kept the Waratahs innings together making 46 not out aft ...
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In 1951, a true legend of Waratahs who played for 31 seasons, Alan Gray (#26) made his debut in A grade v University making 30 batting in what would be an unaccustomed role at five ...
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In 1957, RAY McINTYRE (#100) carried his bat with 68 not out of B grade's 135 v dela Salle. Rebbie was renowned as a defensive batsman. Only seven Waratahs players performed this f ...
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Q: The Tahs (formerly Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale) are thrilled to report on the progress being made by the first recipient of our Ian Campbell Scholarship.
Brooke Moran, a 14 year allrounder from Armidale, this week had the first of her dreams come true, training with Manly Warringah District Cricket Club's women's team and then having a one on one session with Hannah Darlington. As a result, Brooke has accepted an offer to be part of the Manly Waratahs pathways program.
The Tahs are a non playing club which was formed among the remnants of Waratahs, long after the club ceased to exist as a playing entity. It aims to promote well being and support for its members and to encourage junior development through its Ian Campbell Scholarship.
Manly Warringah Waratahs have generously offered their support of the scholarship by providing an opportunity for a young country cricketer to be exposed to a higher level of cricket experience and advice from the players they look up to.
Read more about Brooke's experience thanks to the two Waratahs clubs.
Brooke Moran, a 14 year allrounder from Armidale, this week had the first of her dreams come true, training with Manly Warringah District Cricket Club's women's team and then having a one on one session with Hannah Darlington. As a result, Brooke has accepted an offer to be part of the Manly Waratahs pathways program.
The Tahs are a non playing club which was formed among the remnants of Waratahs, long after the club ceased to exist as a playing entity. It aims to promote well being and support for its members and to encourage junior development through its Ian Campbell Scholarship.
Manly Warringah Waratahs have generously offered their support of the scholarship by providing an opportunity for a young country cricketer to be exposed to a higher level of cricket experience and advice from the players they look up to.
Read more about Brooke's experience thanks to the two Waratahs clubs.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3240/brooke-moran-2025-waratahs-ian-campbell-scholarship-winner
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We are thrilled to share news of 2025 Ian Campbell Scholarship winner, Brooke Mor ...
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In 1969, Waratahs two most successful batsmen, Life members ALAN GRAY (#26) and GRAHAM JOHNSON (#207), added 164 for the 3rd wicket v Churches in A grade. On the opening day of the ...
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In 1970, GREG RUSSELL (131) made 102 for A-Res grade in the opening day of the season.In the same game, BOB BARWICK (#234) made his debut. A useful bat, handy leggie and sup ...
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In 1971, on a diabolical early season Harris Park wicket, TOM COOKE (#197) 7-13, shredded the impossibly strong Ex Services batting line up in the all new one day format, for just ...
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In 1966, BILL THOMPSON (#185) was bowled by Uralla's Kelly Barnden after making 99 on the opening day. His opening partner that day was debutant TERRY BETTS (#205), Waratahs most s ...
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Q: The Tahs - formerly Waratahs CC of Armidale - announced their inaugural recipients of the Ian Campbell Scholarship, at Cricket House at the Armidale Sportsground. A program to support the skills and understanding of the game, the funds for the scholarships have been raised entirely from donations among its 60 plus membership.
No longer a playing club, The Tahs was reformed two years ago as a social club with the twin aims of supporting connections between past players, families and foes on the field and friends off AND raising funds to support young cricketers in Armidale.
The awards have been possible thanks to a high level of collaboration with the Armidale District Cricket Association and the support of Paul Ryan.
No longer a playing club, The Tahs was reformed two years ago as a social club with the twin aims of supporting connections between past players, families and foes on the field and friends off AND raising funds to support young cricketers in Armidale.
The awards have been possible thanks to a high level of collaboration with the Armidale District Cricket Association and the support of Paul Ryan.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3178/award-of-inaugural-waratahs-ian-campbell-scholarship
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Member of the East Armidale Cricket Club and Armidale Secondary College student, Brooke Moran has been awarded the inaugural Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship – a scholarship for ...
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Q: Waratahs longest ever Final finished on 16th April when Reserve Grade battled Ex Services for three consecutive Saturdays to try and decide the outcome.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2115/on-this-day-16th-april
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Q: Two Waratahs teams in Finals on 11th April in 1970 - A grade were thrashed by Ex Services and A-Res finished an unbeaten season beating Hillgrove.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2945/other-finals-on-this-day-11th-april
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In 1970, A grade were thrashed by Ex Services, losing the Final by 284 runs. The game was over by tea on the first Saturday as Ian McLean and Rene Mullen (pictured) tore their batt ...
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Q: 11th April, 1953. Waratahs A-grade won the club's first Premiership in an epic game against Easts at the Armidale Sportsground, played in two distinct halves and with changes in fortunes almost too unbelievable to accept as truth. Yet here is the tale, as reported in the Armidale Express and told to Peter Langston by Milton Milligan, who played in the game. Don Paul's 13-44 on the second day, is one of the most remarkable bowling performance ever seen in an Armidale Final and Waratahs win against the odds, probably the club's greatest achievement.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2942/1952-53-the-epic-final
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April 11th 1953, a definitive moment in Waratahs history, when the first premiership was won. Against all odds, including form, weather, experience, A grade beat the second of two ...
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Q: The 9th of April will always be known in Waratahs history as the day of the bunnies. In 1960, Waratahs won their first B grade title on the strength of the batting of probably the worst 9, 10, Jack every to wear the Royal Baggy Blue.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/2103/finals-on-this-day-9th-april
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Q: A win in the 1963 B grade Final and a loss to University in A grade in 1968.
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Q: On this day in 1976, A grade were runners up again, this time to St Peters, who won their first ever A grade Premiership. Brian Joice (6-76) and Terry Mackenzie bowled a heroic 49 overs between them but could not stop a David Mitchell century which had its share of luck and a Keith Smith masterclass. I reply, Duster Bower destroyed the top order and Mark McCann spun out most of the rest, as Waratahs were never in the hunt.
A -Res won their Premiership in a 10 wicket demolishing of Churches.
A -Res won their Premiership in a 10 wicket demolishing of Churches.
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Q: Another heart-breaking loss in a Final for Waratahs A grade against Ex Services in 1971.
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Q: Two Waratahs Premierships occurred on the 1st of April.
In 1990, Waratahs won its final 1st grade Premiership, when rain washed out their game against Ex Services. The dominant side all season, it was a fitting result.
In 2001, 3rd grade were minor and major premiers when Michael Truswell made his third century for the season in the Final victory against Easts.
In 1990, Waratahs won its final 1st grade Premiership, when rain washed out their game against Ex Services. The dominant side all season, it was a fitting result.
In 2001, 3rd grade were minor and major premiers when Michael Truswell made his third century for the season in the Final victory against Easts.
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Q: Waratahs most successful day in ADCA cricket, with five Premierships and and two Runners-Up, but when you are runners-up to your own club, does it really count as a loss? Seven Finals and two semis on the is day - 29th March - in Waratahs history.
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Q: Two up, two down in Waratahs Finals played on this day 28th March. Tim Bindley (pictured) won the Beau Richardson Trophy for his role in the 4th grade Final of 1982.
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Q: A semi that could have been won as A grade squandered good match positions repeatedly on this day in 1960 v Uralla. Brian Roberts took 5-75 and Hugh Ferris (pictured) opened and top scored.
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Q: Two remarkable Premiership victories on this day.
In 1972, A grade won comprehensively against Unicorns and put to bed the bogey which had seen them lose four out of the previous five Finals and a wait of 19 years since their previous Premiership. For once, the batting fired and then one of Waratahs strongest ever bowling attacks - Tom Cooke, Terry Mackenzie, Brian Joyce and John Donnelly - easily accounted for the University men.
In 1995, 4th grade rolled Norths reasonably cheaply after the same side had blitzed them in the semi. Joe Cairns took a career best 7-48. Waratahs were in trouble in reply until wicketkeeper Scott Murphy came out and thrashed the bowling, making the best century made in any Waratahs Final.
In 1972, A grade won comprehensively against Unicorns and put to bed the bogey which had seen them lose four out of the previous five Finals and a wait of 19 years since their previous Premiership. For once, the batting fired and then one of Waratahs strongest ever bowling attacks - Tom Cooke, Terry Mackenzie, Brian Joyce and John Donnelly - easily accounted for the University men.
In 1995, 4th grade rolled Norths reasonably cheaply after the same side had blitzed them in the semi. Joe Cairns took a career best 7-48. Waratahs were in trouble in reply until wicketkeeper Scott Murphy came out and thrashed the bowling, making the best century made in any Waratahs Final.
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Q: The Tahs Inc. are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship for 2025. This esteemed scholarship is awarded to a young cricketer – boy or girl – aged 16 years or younger, who is participating in competitions governed by the Armidale District Cricket Association (ADCA).
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Q: Two bold Premiership victories in 1974 and 1984.
In 1974, A-Res grade won on the back of a MOM performance by the veteran John Russell, who bamboozled a Hillgrove with future stars Peter Schaefer and Gavin Morgan in their ranks. Russell had match figures of 10-69, including a match defining 6-33 in Hillgrove's first innings. In 1984 Waratahs beat Easts in an epic 1st grade Final, despite losing skipper and opening bowler Wes Davis on the eve of the game. After a strong opening stand, Tony Marquardt cut Waratahs down. In reply, Steve Reading, making only his second appearance in 1sts for the season, quickly removed the top three and then Joe Harrison spun a web around the rest for a remarkable win. Centrals outgunned 2nds in their Final.
The top three grades played Semis in 1990. 1sts bowled brilliantly but only just fell over the line against Hillgrove, but both lower grades surrendered against Easts. Jeremy Roach (6-41 - pictured) kept 2nds in the game until the batsmen threw it away and 3rds were demolished by Williams of Easts.
In 1974, A-Res grade won on the back of a MOM performance by the veteran John Russell, who bamboozled a Hillgrove with future stars Peter Schaefer and Gavin Morgan in their ranks. Russell had match figures of 10-69, including a match defining 6-33 in Hillgrove's first innings. In 1984 Waratahs beat Easts in an epic 1st grade Final, despite losing skipper and opening bowler Wes Davis on the eve of the game. After a strong opening stand, Tony Marquardt cut Waratahs down. In reply, Steve Reading, making only his second appearance in 1sts for the season, quickly removed the top three and then Joe Harrison spun a web around the rest for a remarkable win. Centrals outgunned 2nds in their Final.
The top three grades played Semis in 1990. 1sts bowled brilliantly but only just fell over the line against Hillgrove, but both lower grades surrendered against Easts. Jeremy Roach (6-41 - pictured) kept 2nds in the game until the batsmen threw it away and 3rds were demolished by Williams of Easts.
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Q: Some heroic deeds were performed on this day - 23rd March - for Waratahs, despite all of the games being losses. Two Finals were lost when 1st grade (1974 & 1991) were raging hot favourites. In 1996, 2nds and 5ths lost their Preliminary Finals, after battling into and through the semis. 1985 produced two epic matches in the top two grades. Ist grade were facing a hiding after four Easts players made half centuries in getting 6-301. The openers made a good start, adding 70, but four wickets fell for 28 before Roger Sattler stood tall and led a sterling fight back that eventually fell 26 runs short. It was a carbon copy in 2nds, Uralla making 286 on the Saturday and Waratahs collapsing to 5-71 before Merv Philp, Peter Langston and Graham Patterson batted them back into the game. In the end, an illegal catch and a bowler with a damaged back ended their valour just 7 runs short.
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Q: Waratahs played in four Finals on the 23rd March, with unfortunately, only one positive result: 2nd grade of 1985-86, when MATT CAMPBELL (#363) made a steady, match winning unbeaten half century batting at five. In 1st grade, Waratahs were the red hot favourites with a star-studded side but were out muscled in a bitter and angry Final by Centrals. Eleven years earlier, the top two grades lost to Ex Services and Hillgrove respectively. Brian Connolly's 80 was the highest score every made in a top grade Final but Ex Services won after being 6 down and a hundred behind. A-Res had been undefeated coming into the decider against Hillgrove but collapsed when chasing a moderate Hillgrove total.
In other finals games on this date, B grade won their semi outright against Tadcoop in 1963, GEOFF MARSHALL (#156) and GEOFF MacDONALD (#168) both staring with bat and ball. In 1968, A grade gave Churches a 157 run hiding thanks to TOM COOKE's (#197) 6-64 and JOHN ROBERTS's (#115) 73 not out. In Preliminary Finals of 1996, 2nd grade lost to Uralla and 5ths lost to Norths, despite STEVE DAVIS (#751) taking 7-36.
In other finals games on this date, B grade won their semi outright against Tadcoop in 1963, GEOFF MARSHALL (#156) and GEOFF MacDONALD (#168) both staring with bat and ball. In 1968, A grade gave Churches a 157 run hiding thanks to TOM COOKE's (#197) 6-64 and JOHN ROBERTS's (#115) 73 not out. In Preliminary Finals of 1996, 2nd grade lost to Uralla and 5ths lost to Norths, despite STEVE DAVIS (#751) taking 7-36.
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Q: Waratahs played in four Finals on the 23rd March, with unfortunately, only one positive result: 2nd grade of 1985-86, when MATT CAMPBELL (#363) made a steady, match winning unbeaten half century half century batting at five. In 1st grade, Waratahs were the red hot favourites with a star-studded side but were out muscled in a bitter and angry Final by Centrals. Eleven years earlier, the top two grades lost to Ex Services and Hillgrove respectively. Brian Connolly's 80 was the highest score every made in a top grade Final but Ex Services won after being 6 down and a hundred behind. A-Res had been undefeated coming into the decider against Hillgrove but collapsed when chasing a moderate Hillgrove total.
In other finals games on this date, B grade won their semi outright against Tadcoop in 1963, GEOFF MARSHALL (#156) and GEOFF MacDONALD (#168) both staring with bat and ball. In 1968, A grade gave Churches a 157 run hiding thanks to TOM COOKE's (#197) 6-64 and JOHN ROBERTS's (#115) 73 not out. In Preliminary Finals of 1996, 2nd grade lost to Uralla and 5ths lost to Norths, despite STEVE DAVIS (#751) taking 7-36.
In other finals games on this date, B grade won their semi outright against Tadcoop in 1963, GEOFF MARSHALL (#156) and GEOFF MacDONALD (#168) both staring with bat and ball. In 1968, A grade gave Churches a 157 run hiding thanks to TOM COOKE's (#197) 6-64 and JOHN ROBERTS's (#115) 73 not out. In Preliminary Finals of 1996, 2nd grade lost to Uralla and 5ths lost to Norths, despite STEVE DAVIS (#751) taking 7-36.
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Q: There were some stunning performances over 40 years by Waratahs in Semi and Preliminary Finals on the 22nd March. In 1959, Nigel Richardson (5-43) bowled the Minor Premiers Hillgrove out for 99 before his batsmen failed. In 1981, Waratahs had four sides in the semis: 1st scraped home against Hillgrove thanks to Michael Connolly carrying his bat; both sides in A-Res grade won through to an all Waratahs Final; and B grade lost despite John Williamson's bowling (6-34). In 1987, Brian Rhodes made a classic hundred for 1sts to win and 5th almost won outright. In 1992, Danny Ryan's bowling (6-16) wasn't enough for 1sts to beat Easts but in 1998, Gavin Finlayson in 3rds and Lindsay McIntyre in 4ths dominated Waratahs victories.
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Q: Finals action from as far back as Waratahs earliest years, with Ross Ridley’s great run of late season form continuing with a win over Minor Premiers Easts I. In 1982 it was all four sides in the semis, with mire Jack. Trestrail and Brian Joice getting the 3rds home.
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Q: ADCA Semi-Finals and Preliminary Finals from five different seasons, nearly thirty years apart happened on this day for Waratahs.
In 1966, A grade missed out the final when rained robbed them and University of a positive result after Waratahs dominated the first day. A-Res grade snuck home by a wicket. In 1971, fortune was reversed, with A grade hanging on for a draw against St Peters and A-Res grade being done. In 1983, rain stopped 1sts from chasing 400 against Easts and a draw kept them from the Final, while 2nds were done despite a glorious first day hundred from Graham Johnson. In 1988, 1sts were Minor Premiers but lost in a shock to Hillgrove with a batting lineup which could afford Graham Frost at #8 and 3rds lost by 21 chasing 236 after being 3-0. In 1994, 4th grade, losing the Minor Premiership on percentages, were bundled out in straight losses in the final series.
In 1966, A grade missed out the final when rained robbed them and University of a positive result after Waratahs dominated the first day. A-Res grade snuck home by a wicket. In 1971, fortune was reversed, with A grade hanging on for a draw against St Peters and A-Res grade being done. In 1983, rain stopped 1sts from chasing 400 against Easts and a draw kept them from the Final, while 2nds were done despite a glorious first day hundred from Graham Johnson. In 1988, 1sts were Minor Premiers but lost in a shock to Hillgrove with a batting lineup which could afford Graham Frost at #8 and 3rds lost by 21 chasing 236 after being 3-0. In 1994, 4th grade, losing the Minor Premiership on percentages, were bundled out in straight losses in the final series.
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Q: By 1995, the ADCA had reverted to playing Preliminary Finals. Waratahs were involved in tow of the sudden death games for a place in the Final.
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In 1995, 4th & 5th grade were playing for spots in the Final. After a hammering in the major semi v Norths, 4ths won a close first innings tussle chasing v Uralla but were w ...
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Q: Despite being all over Minor Premiers Hillgrove in 1961, A-Res grade could only manage a draw. B grade also bowed out after being well beaten by Public Service. It was different story in 1984, 1sts winning a tight contest with Hillgrove and 2nd grade taking up Easts challenge and winning outright after a comfortable first innings lead thanks to Jack Trestrail and Victor Crew.
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Q: 1st grade continued on their winning ways in season 1990-91, with a hard fought win v Ex Services in the semi-final. 4th unfortunately lost. In 1996, 2nd grade beat Hillgrove in their semi with skipper Andrew Willis making 103 and Matt Griffiths taking a career best 7-57. 5th grade also won, with Steven Davis capturing 8-60 v Uralla.
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In 1991, two semi-finals were completed. In 1sts, Waratahs just prevailed over Ex Services in a tough battle. On the first day, former 'Tah, Greg Johnson, held Servies together wit ...
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Q: Some brilliant semi-final cricket from Waratahs on this day, 16th March during the 1980's. Heart break in 1980, losing all three semis but in 1986, Graham Johnson's (#207) brilliant 127 of 2nd grade's 191, Andrew McNeill's (#419) best bowling figures of 6-32 and Daniel Ryan's first Waratahs hundred as a stripling, 108 in a gallant losing cause in 5th grade.
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Q: Five Waratahs semi finals played on this day, 15th March, from 1958 to 1998 ... with mixed results and some glorious performances. Perhaps none were better than Steve Hadfield's half century and 6 catches behind the stumps for 1st grade and Chris Duncan's brilliant century for the all conquering 3rds, both in 1992.
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In 1958, despite the best efforts of JEFF WALSH (#84), B grade lost their semi v Police Boys. Walsh (6-35) and ably assisted by Tony Morriss and Arty See, restricted the strong Pol ...
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In 1969, BILL THOMPSON (#105) became only the second player to make a century and a fifty in the same match. Against TAS, in the last game before the semis, he and BRIAN JOICE (#21 ...
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Q: Three Waratahs semi final wins on this day, 14th March
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In 1993, 4th grade beat Easts in the minor semi. Andrew Willis and Daniel Evans added 61 for the second wicket after an early wicket fell but when they were parted four quick wicke ...
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In 1953, ROSS RIDLEY (#8) and DON PAUL (#37) added a grade record 126 for the 5th wicket for A grade v Easts in the semi-final.In 1981, PAUL BROC ...
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In 1954, SYD FLANAGHAN (#46) and LAURIE COOPER (#2) added 111 for the 4th wicket, for A grade v Wests. For Flanaghan, his 71 would be his highest score for Waratahs. ...
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Q: 12th March has always been a hard day in the office for Waratahs at the business end of the season. Five semi-finals played, five semi-finals lost.
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The 12th of March has not been a happy day for semi-finals for Waratahs, losing five of them on that date.In 1989, Waratahs lost three of them: 1st & 2nd grade to ...
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In 1966, TOM COOKE (#197) took 7-33, humbling Uralla A grade for just 57, after Bede Ryan and Walter Taylor got them of to 0-32 start. Uralla saved the outright thanks to Taylor bu ...
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Q: In 1966-67, Waratahs A grade had been strengthened by the addition of new players to town, Graham Johnson and Terry Betts and the eventual elevation to A grade of their star youngster Greg Russell. They had a mixed season, winning six of their nines games, including an outright against Public Service when they declared 69 behind and thanks to Bill Thompson, chased down the 142 needed to win in little over an hour. They squeaked through the semi final against University when #11 John Roberts stayed with a belligerent Thompson. Their batting had been brittle, with Thompson, Johnson and Alan Gray taking the load. It was their bowling which had kept them in the hunt, with Tom Cooke and Brian Roberts a potent new ball attack, backed by Peter Rigg and Terry Mackenzie, whose appearances were limited.
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In 1967, Waratahs were competition runners up in the top two grades, A grade losing to Ex Services and A-Res grade to University.In 1972, BRIAN CONNOLLY (#2 ...
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In 1966-67, Waratahs A grade had been strengthened by the addition of new players to town, Graham Johnson (pictured right) and Terry Betts and the eventual elevation to A grade of their star youngs ...
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Q: In 1962, LAURIE BLAKE (#126) did the hat trick for A-Res grade v Hillgrove, in the course of capturing the remarkable figures of 6-2. In order to try and engineer the outright they need to qualify for the semis, Waratahs declared behind on the first innings, to no eventual avail.
Waratahs v Hillgrove - A-Res grade, 10th & 17th March 1962
In 1973, BOB BARWICK (#234) and DAVID LYNCH (#249) added 117 for the 4th wicket for A-Res grade v Easts.
In 1984, PETER LANGSTON (#357) made the highest ever score in 3rd grade, with 164 v the minor premiers, St Peters. In the process, he shared partnerships of 126 with DANNY BROWN (#404) for the 3rd wicket and 107 with ROGER HAY (#427) for the 4th. To cap the afternoon off, he was the first man out in a Steve Ross hat trick!
Waratahs v St Peters - 3rd grade, 3rd & 10th March 1984
In 1990, it was all action, with highlights from all five grades. In 1st grade, PHIL MELVILLE (#542) took 9-14 v Uralla, the best bowling figures in that grade.
Waratahs v Uralla - 1st grade, 10th & 17th March 1990
In 2nd grade, PETER EVANS (#532) scored his only Waratahs hundred, with 106 not out v Centrals. He shared a partnership of 113 with STEVE HADFIELD (#524) for the 3rd wicket, after Hadfield had added 117 for the 2nd wicket with BOB BARWICK (#234). Hadfield's 92 was his highest Waratahs score.
Waratahs v Centrals - 2nd grade, 10th & 17th March 1990
In 3rd grade, ROGER ROAN (#176) held 3 catches in the innings and top scored twice in Waratahs outright win v Centrals.
Waratahs v Centrals - 3rd grade, 10th & 17th March 1990
In 4ths, LAUIRE HAGAN (#591) also made his only hundred, 114 which set up an outright win by an innings v Uralla.
Waratahs v Uralla - 4th grade, 10th & 17th March 1990
In 5ths, SUNIL REDDY (#622) and ANDREW HUGHES (#593) made a grade record partnership of 96 for the 8th wicket v Hillgrove. Hughes 47 was his highest score for Waratahs.
Waratahs v Hillgrove - 5th grade, 10th & 17th March 1990
In 2001, (a newly recovered record), MICHAEL TRUSWELL (#800) made 101 for 3rd grade v TAS.
Waratahs v Hillgrove - A-Res grade, 10th & 17th March 1962
In 1973, BOB BARWICK (#234) and DAVID LYNCH (#249) added 117 for the 4th wicket for A-Res grade v Easts.
In 1984, PETER LANGSTON (#357) made the highest ever score in 3rd grade, with 164 v the minor premiers, St Peters. In the process, he shared partnerships of 126 with DANNY BROWN (#404) for the 3rd wicket and 107 with ROGER HAY (#427) for the 4th. To cap the afternoon off, he was the first man out in a Steve Ross hat trick!
Waratahs v St Peters - 3rd grade, 3rd & 10th March 1984
In 1990, it was all action, with highlights from all five grades. In 1st grade, PHIL MELVILLE (#542) took 9-14 v Uralla, the best bowling figures in that grade.
Waratahs v Uralla - 1st grade, 10th & 17th March 1990
In 2nd grade, PETER EVANS (#532) scored his only Waratahs hundred, with 106 not out v Centrals. He shared a partnership of 113 with STEVE HADFIELD (#524) for the 3rd wicket, after Hadfield had added 117 for the 2nd wicket with BOB BARWICK (#234). Hadfield's 92 was his highest Waratahs score.
Waratahs v Centrals - 2nd grade, 10th & 17th March 1990
In 3rd grade, ROGER ROAN (#176) held 3 catches in the innings and top scored twice in Waratahs outright win v Centrals.
Waratahs v Centrals - 3rd grade, 10th & 17th March 1990
In 4ths, LAUIRE HAGAN (#591) also made his only hundred, 114 which set up an outright win by an innings v Uralla.
Waratahs v Uralla - 4th grade, 10th & 17th March 1990
In 5ths, SUNIL REDDY (#622) and ANDREW HUGHES (#593) made a grade record partnership of 96 for the 8th wicket v Hillgrove. Hughes 47 was his highest score for Waratahs.
Waratahs v Hillgrove - 5th grade, 10th & 17th March 1990
In 2001, (a newly recovered record), MICHAEL TRUSWELL (#800) made 101 for 3rd grade v TAS.
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In 1987, DANIEL RYAN (#514) and BEN CAMPBELL (#489) added 102 for the 2nd wicket for 5th grade v Ex Services. ...
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Q: Members of the Tahs and family members gathered at The Gabba for the first day of the 3rd Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between Australia and India. Quite a few Brisbane locals were joined by members who had travelled from Armidale, the NSW Mid-North Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Hong Kong.
Unfortunately, only 13.2 overs of play were allowed before heavy rain fell for most of the day, before a wash-out and stumps were called at 4.18pm local time.
Despite the disappointing weather, those in attendance enjoyed the day – catching up with each other and hearing news of life’s journeys since last they were together.
Unfortunately, only 13.2 overs of play were allowed before heavy rain fell for most of the day, before a wash-out and stumps were called at 4.18pm local time.
Despite the disappointing weather, those in attendance enjoyed the day – catching up with each other and hearing news of life’s journeys since last they were together.
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Members of the Tahs and family members gathered at The Gabba for the first day of the 3rd Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between Australia and India. Quite a few Brisbane locals were joi ...
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As cricket turns it mind to Christmas, Waratahs batsmen clearly got a move on on the 1st December.In 1962, ALLAN COX (#160) and ALAN GRAY (#26) added 124 for the ...
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In 1963, D BUCKNELL (#133) made his only Waratahs hundred. Despite being predominantly an A grade player, his 107 v Public Service was made in A-Res grade.Waratahs v Pub ...
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In 1963, GEOFF MARSHALL (#156) made the highest score by any Waratahs player in A-Res/2nd grade, when he made 176 v Armidale High School, as Waratahs ran up 7-349. A lack of detail ...
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In 1971, A-Res grade made their lowest team total, 26 v Drummond College, with Waratahs winning outright IN A ONE DAY game! The full scoresheet isn't available but it must have bee ...
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In 1972, A-Res grade were runners to TAS in the One Day Final. Waratahs collapsed, batting first and if it hadn't been for Allan Smith and Terry Mackenzie adding 42 for the 9th wic ...
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In 1953, A grade featured two century partnerships in the one innings against Uralla - a rare even. Even rarer, it was two different pairs. First Fred Skillicorn (#31) and Ross Ri ...
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In 1958, TED CROTTY (#98) gave one of the best match performances of any player in Waratahs history. Playing for B grade in an absolute cracker of match, Crotty took 6-59 as Dumare ...
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In 1964, BRIAN ROBERTS (#114) took 12-93 (5-45 & 7-48) as Waratahs crushed the strong Uralla side, dismissing them for 75 and 103. ...
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In 1956, BILL NIXON (#79) held 3 catches in an innings as Tony Morris went on a six wicket romp as B grade routed Hillgrove for 97. Unfortunately, Keith Frost (why is that name fam ...
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In 1976, BRIAN JOICE (#218) ran through a hapless O'Connor in B grade, taking 7-15. (no scoresheet available)In 1982, JACK TRESTRAIL (#303) made ...
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In 1963, BOB BRENNAN (#127) took a career best 10-64 (6-34 & 4-30) as A-Res grade gave St Peters an innings hiding. ...
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In 1961, DON FOSTER (#155) did the hat trick for B grade v TAS taking 6-5 and 3-1 as TAS made 26 and 7-16. ...
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* in 1950, Waratahs played its first game as Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale, when it played against High School (i.e. Armidale HS) in A-Reserve grade on Racecourse 1. They would ...
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In 1951, ALAN GRAY (#26) made his debut for Waratahs in A grade v University, making 30 batting in the middle order of a 54 run victory. He would go on to be the most capped player ...
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In 1973, Life Member and player of 21 seasons, Syd Philp (#269), made his debut in A-Res grade. Syd had previous played for Churches since the late 1950’s, for a long time as an opening bat in A ...
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Q: Tahs members from Armidale, the original home of Waratahs Cricket Club from 1950-2006, met for lunch and fair splattering of what they could remember of how good they were.
Pictured from left are Mike Porter, former Easts stalwart and the main reason cricket still has breath in the Northern Tablelands town; Tahs Secretary Peter Langston from Tamworth, just a hundred clicks south on the New England Highway; Graham Frost, champion from Waratahs sides of the late 70’s and early 80’s; and the newest member of the Tahs, Garry Holloway, who has become the new club’s low marker, as the holder of the lowest membership number of the old Waratahs having first played nearly sixty years ago in his early teens.
Pictured from left are Mike Porter, former Easts stalwart and the main reason cricket still has breath in the Northern Tablelands town; Tahs Secretary Peter Langston from Tamworth, just a hundred clicks south on the New England Highway; Graham Frost, champion from Waratahs sides of the late 70’s and early 80’s; and the newest member of the Tahs, Garry Holloway, who has become the new club’s low marker, as the holder of the lowest membership number of the old Waratahs having first played nearly sixty years ago in his early teens.
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Tahs members from Armidale, the original home of Waratahs Cricket Club from 1950-2006, met for lunch and fair splattering of what they could remember of ...
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Q: The Tamworth chapter of the Tahs (well most of them), have played at being selector and would like to challenge other cricket tragic. We have selected the best Australian and World teams of our generation (last 65 years), plus others, to tour the cricket world and play in a five Test series.
AUSTRALIA
1. David Warner
2. Mark Taylor (c)
3. Ricky Ponting
AUSTRALIA
1. David Warner
2. Mark Taylor (c)
3. Ricky Ponting
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The Tamworth chapter of the Tahs (well most of them), have played at being selector and would like to challenge other cricket tragic. We have selected the best Australian and World teams of our gen ...
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Andrew Davis, now the esteemed leader of The Tahs is a former President of Waratahs. He was one of the reasons the 1980’s was such a success across all grades. Debuting in 1978 in his mid ...
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Q: From Father Andrew Davis (#354) this lovely story which is so representative of Waratahs.
“A photo from today's Anzac Day ceremonies in Armidale. Dad (Rod Davis - pictured right) with Ron Woods (#610 - pictured left), former Armidale police chief and father of Andrew (#607).
While not a playing member, Dad fielded once or twice for WCC when we found ourselves short, including (infamously) in a 1st grade game at Lambert when we were unexpectedly down a man. Following our ask for assistance and having gone home to get his old creams and boots, his on-field exploits included dropping a shin-high catch at shortish square leg.
He was pretty grumpy for the rest of the day, including when at the pub, having being urged to have a beer with the boys after the day's play - not aided by Tim Muldoon (#296) ribbing him continually knowing he was grumpy. Dozer of course had known Dad for many years since Tim and I had gone to school together and, suffice to say, Dad knew Tim's humour.
When I travelled down to last year's reunion, I did ask Dad if he remembered filling in - response, "I should have taken that bloody catch". 🙂”
We just love to hear and post these stories. Please, if you have a Waratahs yarn, send it to thetahs@gmail.com
“A photo from today's Anzac Day ceremonies in Armidale. Dad (Rod Davis - pictured right) with Ron Woods (#610 - pictured left), former Armidale police chief and father of Andrew (#607).
While not a playing member, Dad fielded once or twice for WCC when we found ourselves short, including (infamously) in a 1st grade game at Lambert when we were unexpectedly down a man. Following our ask for assistance and having gone home to get his old creams and boots, his on-field exploits included dropping a shin-high catch at shortish square leg.
He was pretty grumpy for the rest of the day, including when at the pub, having being urged to have a beer with the boys after the day's play - not aided by Tim Muldoon (#296) ribbing him continually knowing he was grumpy. Dozer of course had known Dad for many years since Tim and I had gone to school together and, suffice to say, Dad knew Tim's humour.
When I travelled down to last year's reunion, I did ask Dad if he remembered filling in - response, "I should have taken that bloody catch". 🙂”
We just love to hear and post these stories. Please, if you have a Waratahs yarn, send it to thetahs@gmail.com
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In 1969, Waratahs shared the premiership with Hillgrove when their Final was drawn owing to rain. The match was evenly poised but most of the second day was lost, after Hillgrove r ...
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In 1966, Waratahs eventually lost to Ex Services in the longest Final ever played by a Waratahs side. Lasting over three weeks and remembering that Finals in those days were played ...
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In 1962, Waratahs hit the B grade Final with the same indifferent form they had shown all season. With the ultimate trump, 16 year old Don Foster in their ranks (a Waratahs season ...
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In 1970, A grade were thrashed by Ex Services, losing the Final by 284 runs. The game was over by tea on the first Saturday as Ian McLean and Rene Mullen tore their batting to shre ...
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In 1960, Waratahs won their first B grade title and only Waratahs second premiership, when they defeated Public Service in an absolute nail biter. B grade was played as one day gam ...
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Ever wonder just how good you were? Wondered how you compared with the players from the past?The Tahs gives you a chance to find out because by following this link ...
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In 1963, B grade won an inevitable premiership when they gave Dumaresq a hiding in the Final. As it had been all season, it was high on the back of the two Geoffs - McDonald and Ma ...
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Q: Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale played in the Armidale District CA (formerly the New England CA) from the 1950-51 season until their last game in 2005-06. They had a couple of amalgamations post 2001 - first with Norths and for one season with Centrals - before exiting after one last season under their own, defiant banner at the end of 2005-06.
A club to be proud of, it was at its strongest in the 1980's, not only winning more premierships with its depth of ever rejuvenating talent but having more members and more teams which spread into the junior ranks and the early days of women's cricket.
Keeping the records of Waratahs has always been important. Our Yearbooks are the stuff of Armidale cricket legend - a seasonal review of the club's activity, on and off the field.
A club to be proud of, it was at its strongest in the 1980's, not only winning more premierships with its depth of ever rejuvenating talent but having more members and more teams which spread into the junior ranks and the early days of women's cricket.
Keeping the records of Waratahs has always been important. Our Yearbooks are the stuff of Armidale cricket legend - a seasonal review of the club's activity, on and off the field.
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Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale played in the Armidale District CA (formerly the New England CA) from the 1950-51 season until their last game in 2005-06. They had a couple of amalgamations post ...
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In 1976, A grade lost another Final, the last in a sequence 9 Finals defeats out of 11 in the seasons since 1966-67 ... and one of those victories was a rained out One Day Final wh ...
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In the 1971 A grade Final, Waratahs having not played Ex Services once during regular season play, with their only scheduled encounter completely washed out, the Final proved to be ...
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In 1960, B grade gave St Peters a thumping in the semis, winning by more than a hundred. St Peters made early inroads but Laurie Blake and Bruce McClenaghan managed to steer Warata ...
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FINALSIn 1990, a drawn Final, because of rain washing most of the game away, was enough to give 1st grade the premiership against Ex Services and ...
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SEMI FINALSIn 1962, the two Waratahs teams had mixed fates. A grade lost their semi-final after University's batsmen put on a solid display, alwa ...
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Q: Waratahs Cricket Club Armidale 1985-86 first grade grand final team defeated by Centrals Cricket Club by 141 runs on the first innings
Back Row – Andrew McNeill, Bede Ryan, Roger Sattler, Christian Quaife, James Campbell, Michael Connolly (Captain)
Front Row – John Whittal, Andrew Davis, Peter Tyndall, Chris Drake, Tim Muldoon
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Back Row – Andrew McNeill, Bede Ryan, Roger Sattler, Christian Quaife, James Campbell, Michael Connolly (Captain)
Front Row – John Whittal, Andrew Davis, Peter Tyndall, Chris Drake, Tim Muldoon
Match scorecard -
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Massive day in Finals games for WaratahsFINALSIn 1981, in the last A grade Final (before it was rebadged as 1st grade), Waratah ...
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FINALSIn 1982, 4th grade, chock full of future stars but apart from their erstwhile leader Jim Pollard, mostly a bunch of confident kids, won the ...
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In 1960, Waratahs A grade lost in the semis to Bruce Kellaway, when he scored 75 and took 7-70 for Uralla. Uralla posted a good first day score with Taylor - as usual - playing his ...
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FINALSIn 1972, A grade won one of the most talked about Finals in Waratahs history, probably because it was such a long time between drinks. Havi ...
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FINALSIn 1973, A-Res grade won their Final against Hillgrove fairly effortlessly. After being unbeaten all season, they lived up to the raging ho ...
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FINALSIn 1974, there were shades of the three seasons earlier, when Waratahs batting won the premiership, in this A grade Final against Unicorns. ...
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As we March on through the month, less semis and now some Waratahs Finals start to be remembered. Today, one of the bitterest tastes ever left in the mouth of Waratahs players. ...
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SEMI-FINALSIn 1959, B grade rolled Hillgrove for 99 in their semi-final, Nigel Richardson (5-43) and Tony Morriss doing the damage but John Frost bol ...
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More finals action on this day in Waratahs history.In 1953, A grade's late season surge continued, beating Easts-I in the semi-final. One of two Easts sides in th ...
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1966, both teams in the semis for this season. A grade took on the multi talented University at Consett Davis and thanks to Tom Cooke (5-25) were completely dominant on the first d ...
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1955, MILTON MILLIGAN (#34 - pictured) held 3 catches in an innings for A grade v TAS after top scoring in Waratahs innings. His half century was his best score for Waratahs. ...
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In 1961, A-Res grade almost completely outplayed the minor premiers in their semi-final but despite having a team full of allrounders, they were unable to bowl Hillgrove out and co ...
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In 1962, J BOUNDY (#118), a more than useful allrounder, made a pair for A-Res grade v Hillgrove.In 1990, it was the tale of three bowlers: PHIL ...
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1980 came to a disappointing end, with all three sides losing their semi-finals. A grade lost v Easts at Lambert Park, despite posting a competitive 221 with good contributions fro ...
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In 1962, LAURIE BLAKE (#126) did the hat trick for A-Res grade v Hillgrove, in the course of capturing the remarkable figures of 6-2. In order to try and engineer the outright they ...
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In 1957, MAX NIXON (#88) equalled a club record he would rather had avoided - the most ducks in a season. His 8 equalled John Dickson during the same season and he would again equa ...
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In 1969, BILL THOMPSON (#185) made 106 in a hurry allowing Waratahs to declare in front after the first day of their A grade match after TAS had done well to reach 170 against Wara ...
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In 1970, BRENDAN McGEE (#200) made 102 not out as A-Res made 8-328 v Armidale Teachers College, with six players making good runs. The win relegated Teachers to 4th and a place in ...
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In 1977, B grade lost the closest Premiership Final ever played by a Waratahs side. Hillgrove won by 2 wickets in a game where no team scored more than 90 in the four innings playe ...
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In 1966, BILL THOMPSON (#185 - pictured) and ALAN GRAY (#26) added 101 for the opening partnership for A grade v Uralla. Thompson made 93 and was second man out at 137 after anothe ...
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In 1967, it was the tale of two bowlers fortunes. In A grade, TOM COOKE (#197), on the first day of the 1966-67 Premiership Final, routed the impossibly strong Ex Services side, ta ...
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In 1956, the genial giant of Waratahs early cricket, publican and opening bowler VIC SNELL (#9) had match figures of 10-38 (7-11 & 3-27) for A grade v Uralla. His bowling and Ross ...
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In 1968, A-Res/2nd grade suffered a mauling at the hands of de las Salle College. DLSC made the highest team score against Waratahs in the grade, with a big partnership between a y ...
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In 1958, JEFF WALSH (#84) made a dashing hundred, scoring 109 not out and adding a grade record 180 unbeaten with JOHN McINTYRE (#99 - pictured) for the 3rd wicket v de la Salle Co ...
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A rare bunch these highlights and they only see the light of day every four years!In 1992, TROY MAGUIRE (#628) held 3 catches in an innings for 1st grade v Hillgr ...
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In 1976, BRIAN JOICE (#218) bagged the best match figures of any Waratahs bowler, taking 14-55 (6-31 & 8-25) for A-Res grade v Uralla. Unfortunately, no detailed scorecard exists. ...
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In 1960, ERIC SMITH (#82) took 11-44 (7-25 & 4-19) for A grade v Churches. ...
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You've probably heard me rave about my old Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale: the deeds glorious and nefarious and the brilliant mates I had back then, many of them I have kept in touch with. Some ...
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In 1966, NORM BUCKLEY (#39) resurfaced for Waratahs, taking 11-58 (6-28 & 5-30) for A grade v de la Salle College. Buckley only played three games during February and March, taking ...
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In 1967, in the days before finals series being played over the one weekend, A grade won their semi-final, the pace attack making short work of University and then the batting stag ...
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In 1962, RAY REEVES (#143) and DICK CHISHOLM (#141) added 128 for the 3rd wicket for A-Res grade v YCW. Reeves made made his only Waratahs century. ...
