Markham Matthews made his first grade debut for the Balmain Tigers (Sydney Cricket Club) in 2001 to become Tiger first grade player 492.

An extremely gifted and talented all-rounder Markham was 29 when he made his debut as he spent many years on the professional golf circuit.

As a first class golfer, you can only imagine how far he can hit a cricket ball.

Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?

Easy one. Peter Smith playing for the Tigers against North Sydney, at North Sydney Oval. He made 185 not out off 78 deliveries. Hit 16 sixes and 15 fours. 50 off 27 balls, 100 off 51 balls, then onto 185 off 78. I will never forget the numbers, it was easily the best sustained hitting I ever saw against a good a

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