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Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs)
FounderWaratahs CC of Armidale; The Tahs Inc
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Armidale, Australia
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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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Waratahs went into the Final unbeaten for the season, including five matches outright by an innings and an emphatic win in the semi ...
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Waratahs, a side that had lost seven of its first eight games of the season and somehow beat the Minor Premiers University in the s ...
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In a long, long season of 26 games - B Grade played as one day games until the Finals series - Waratahs did some good work with the ...
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Q: THE FINALS - A Grade v Ex-Services Cricket Club Armidale, 4th/11th April, 1970
Waratahs were handed a thumping, the game effectively lost by tea on the first afternoon as Ian McLean blew away the deck of cards mascarading as Waratahs batting line-up. McLean and Browning made near hundreds on the second Saturday, 134 being added for the last three wickets.
Waratahs were handed a thumping, the game effectively lost by tea on the first afternoon as Ian McLean blew away the deck of cards mascarading as Waratahs batting line-up. McLean and Browning made near hundreds on the second Saturday, 134 being added for the last three wickets.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3765/the-finals-a-grade-v-ex-services-4th11th-april-1970
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Waratahs had climbed from 3rd on the ladder to the Final, after beating St Peters in the semi-final. They had some good wins throug ...
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Q: THE FINALS - A Grade v Easts-2, 28th March/11 April 1953
The greatest Final Waratahs ever played and possibly one of the best in the history of the New England CA/ADCA. Everything went wrong for Waratahs on the first day - a teamsheet mix up, run outs, dropped catches, a broken finger. Then it rained for four days before the second day and they had Don Paul.
It still goes wrong for Waratahs, for an engraving error years later meant that the Antill Cup - for A Grade MINOR Premiers, was confused with the Richardson Cup - for PREMIERS - and that error was never rectified, meaning the ADCA records Easts-1 as the Premiers in 1952-53 ... and they didn't even make the Final! The photo evidence makes it clear.
The greatest Final Waratahs ever played and possibly one of the best in the history of the New England CA/ADCA. Everything went wrong for Waratahs on the first day - a teamsheet mix up, run outs, dropped catches, a broken finger. Then it rained for four days before the second day and they had Don Paul.
It still goes wrong for Waratahs, for an engraving error years later meant that the Antill Cup - for A Grade MINOR Premiers, was confused with the Richardson Cup - for PREMIERS - and that error was never rectified, meaning the ADCA records Easts-1 as the Premiers in 1952-53 ... and they didn't even make the Final! The photo evidence makes it clear.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3763/the-finals-a-grade-v-uralla-28th-march11th-april-1953
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Back row (L to R): Bob Howe, Don Paul, G Ferris, Vic Snell, Beau Richardson, Milton Milligan, Ross RidleyFront row: Joe Leahy, Frank Moore, Fred Skillicorn (Capt), Laurie Cooper, Hugh Ferris ...
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Unbeaten for two seasons, reigning Premiers and Minor Premiers, Waratahs went into this match as raging hot favourites to beat a Hi ...
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Q: THE FINALS - B Grade v Public Service 9th April, 1960
The ultimate yarn of the ultimate nail biter, 13 to win, 9 down and two batsmen who have scored 71 runs in 21 innings during the season! Col Marshall bowled B Grade into the game, skipper John McIntyre did his best to get them close but John and Dick Russell had to get those 13 runs ... snicks, dropped catches and wickets off no balls later ... a tale retold by Bob Brennan and Laurie Blake at the 2010 Reunion.
The ultimate yarn of the ultimate nail biter, 13 to win, 9 down and two batsmen who have scored 71 runs in 21 innings during the season! Col Marshall bowled B Grade into the game, skipper John McIntyre did his best to get them close but John and Dick Russell had to get those 13 runs ... snicks, dropped catches and wickets off no balls later ... a tale retold by Bob Brennan and Laurie Blake at the 2010 Reunion.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3760/the-finals-b-grade-v-public-service-9th-april-1960
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In the closest Final any Waratahs side has contested, B Grade snuck home by one wicket. Waratahs side, with its many quality allrou ...
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About the only thing that went right for Dumaresq in the Final was dismissing Geoff MacDonald (#168-pictured) cheaply. He and Geoff ...
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Q: THE FINALS - A Grade v University, 30th March/6th April 1968.
Dick Stayner's left arm express pace proved too much for Waratahs as all but Graham Johnson collapsed before it and then University's openers secured the win on the first day. Tom Cooke led a spirited comeback on two but it was all too late.
Dick Stayner's left arm express pace proved too much for Waratahs as all but Graham Johnson collapsed before it and then University's openers secured the win on the first day. Tom Cooke led a spirited comeback on two but it was all too late.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3758/the-finals-a-grade-v-university-30th-march6th-april-1968
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Waratahs went into this Final with a batting line up that had taken all before it during the 1967-68 season, Bill Thompson (#185) i ...
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Q: THE FINALS - A Grade v St Peters, 3rd/4th April 1976
In a season that was under-reported in the Armidale Express, St Peters won their first A Grade Premiership, beating Waratahs in the Final.
Batting first, they made a strong total on the back of David Mitchell’s aggressive century, one which contained three huge sixes but also three dropped catches which should have been taken. Keith Smith made a chanceless half century batting at three. Brian Joice (#218), back in A Grade for the second half of the season, was the best of the bowlers, taking 6-76 off 28 overs, bowling unchanged from the time he came on in the 11th over.
Waratahs collapsed in reply on Sunday, their top order decimated by Brian Bower and the rest bemused by Mark McCann’s leg spinners. Jack Trestrail (#303) and Bruce Mathieson (#250) added 46 for the sixth wicket in the only partnership of note.
Waratahs v St Peters - A Grade Final, 3rd/4th April 1976
St Peters 259 (David Mitchell 106, Keith Smith 61, Stuart McDowell 49. Brian Joice 6-76) defeated Waratahs 106 (Jack Trestrail 34, Bruce Mathieson 24. Mark McCann 4-38, Brian Bower 3-31) by 153 runs.
In a season that was under-reported in the Armidale Express, St Peters won their first A Grade Premiership, beating Waratahs in the Final.
Batting first, they made a strong total on the back of David Mitchell’s aggressive century, one which contained three huge sixes but also three dropped catches which should have been taken. Keith Smith made a chanceless half century batting at three. Brian Joice (#218), back in A Grade for the second half of the season, was the best of the bowlers, taking 6-76 off 28 overs, bowling unchanged from the time he came on in the 11th over.
Waratahs collapsed in reply on Sunday, their top order decimated by Brian Bower and the rest bemused by Mark McCann’s leg spinners. Jack Trestrail (#303) and Bruce Mathieson (#250) added 46 for the sixth wicket in the only partnership of note.
Waratahs v St Peters - A Grade Final, 3rd/4th April 1976
St Peters 259 (David Mitchell 106, Keith Smith 61, Stuart McDowell 49. Brian Joice 6-76) defeated Waratahs 106 (Jack Trestrail 34, Bruce Mathieson 24. Mark McCann 4-38, Brian Bower 3-31) by 153 runs.
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Q: THE FINALS - A Grade v Ex-Services Cricket Club Armidale, 27th March & 3rd April 1971.
Waratahs didn't make enough runs thanks to Rene Mullen's 5fa, with Greg Russell top scoring in their 141 but they had Ex-Services on toast at 7-103 before former Waratahs man, Ray Rose, calmly got them home.
Waratahs didn't make enough runs thanks to Rene Mullen's 5fa, with Greg Russell top scoring in their 141 but they had Ex-Services on toast at 7-103 before former Waratahs man, Ray Rose, calmly got them home.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3757/the-finals-a-grade-v-ex-services-27th-march-amp-3rd-april-1971
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Ex-Services were the hot side in this season which changed the decades. The bowling attack of Rene Mullen, Ian McLean and Errol Bro ...
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In the bowler friendly conditions for all sides in B Grade in the years of cement wickets with no covering, high scores were always ...
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Q: THE FINALS - 1st Grade v Ex-Services Cricket Club Armidale, 31st March & 1st April 1990.
Waratahs won their last 1st Grade Premiership by virtue of a washout in which they were well in control, after a season of domination.
Waratahs won their last 1st Grade Premiership by virtue of a washout in which they were well in control, after a season of domination.
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Waratahs went into the Final as read hot favourites, having lost only one game during the season and that being the first game … ...
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Waratahs entered the semis as underdogs in 4th place, having to engage with the very strong University side but not without hope, h ...
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Dumaresq and Waratahs had been at each other all season, Waratahs finishing just 2 points higher on the table in 2nd place. Both we ...
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Two weeks earlier than the Final, Waratahs had been given a thrashing by the Minor Premiers, Churches, whose leading player, Skinne ...
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The Waratahs side who played 4th Grade in 1997-98, were an interesting mix of age, gender and experience. Skipper Albert Hofkamp (# ...
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Waratahs had begun the struggle that would see them take the next fifteen years to die as a cricket playing entity and had dropped ...
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Q: THE FINALS - 1st Grade v Easts, 28th/29th March 1987
This was the killer Final that probably marked the start of the decline of Easts as a powerhouse in the 1980's. Often referred to "Conno's Final", his outstanding spell of sustained new ball bowling - supported by Andrew McNeill and Joe Harrison - strangled the Daffodils and then James Campbell quickly secured the win.
This was the killer Final that probably marked the start of the decline of Easts as a powerhouse in the 1980's. Often referred to "Conno's Final", his outstanding spell of sustained new ball bowling - supported by Andrew McNeill and Joe Harrison - strangled the Daffodils and then James Campbell quickly secured the win.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3743/the-finals-1st-grade-v-easts-28th29th-march-1987
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THE FINALS - 1st Grade v Easts, 28th/29th March 1987 ...
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This Waratahs side, with its six players who would rise up into 1st grade within three seasons, is the lasting legacy of one man †...
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Q: THE FINALS - A Grade v Easts Cricket Club Armidale, 28th/29th March 1981
Graham Frost played one of the great Finals innings in a game where fortunes looked the other way, giving Easts their third consecutive Premiership.
Graham Frost played one of the great Finals innings in a game where fortunes looked the other way, giving Easts their third consecutive Premiership.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3741/the-finals-a-grade-v-easts-at-harris-park-28th29th-march-1981
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Waratahs had a successful season but dominated by three batsmen - Michael Connolly (#293), Graham Frost (#333) and Roger Sattler (# ...
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In a most unusual Final, Waratahs could again continue their tradition of suspect batting losing them a Premiership and yet, still ...
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Waratahs, unbeaten since early December and with three outright wins in the second half of the season, were clear Minor Premiers an ...
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Q: The Tahs Inc, formerly Waratahs CC of Armidale are pleased to announce that nominations for the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship are now open.
The Scholarship program identifies talented junior cricketers and provides then access to expert training and support from the number one cricket club in Sydney, Manly Warringah DCC.
Last year's recipient, Brooke Moran, a junior cricketer playing for Easts Cricket Club in Armidale, trained in Sydney, was accepted in the Manly Warringah Pathways Program, debuted for the Manly Warringah U19 side and subsequently represented NSW Schools at the U/15 and U/19 Australian Championships. At the end of the U15 Championships, she was named in the Australia U/15 All Star Team.
This is an outstanding program funded from members of the club and aims to put back into the game some of the delights we all experienced in playing for Waratahs.
The Scholarship program identifies talented junior cricketers and provides then access to expert training and support from the number one cricket club in Sydney, Manly Warringah DCC.
Last year's recipient, Brooke Moran, a junior cricketer playing for Easts Cricket Club in Armidale, trained in Sydney, was accepted in the Manly Warringah Pathways Program, debuted for the Manly Warringah U19 side and subsequently represented NSW Schools at the U/15 and U/19 Australian Championships. At the end of the U15 Championships, she was named in the Australia U/15 All Star Team.
This is an outstanding program funded from members of the club and aims to put back into the game some of the delights we all experienced in playing for Waratahs.
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We are pleased to announce that the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship is now open for applications and closes at the end of April.This is a marvelous opportunity for a junior cricketer from ...
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After a season of improbable victories, some by the light of car headlights and the ageless enthusiasm of their veteran skipper, JI ...
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After a season in which Waratahs failed to pass 200 in their first innings only twice and three times pass 300, it was no surprise ...
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We are pleased to announce that the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship is now open for applications and closes at the end of April.This is a marvelous opportunity for a junior cricketer from ...
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The Waratahs Vets, a collection of star past players who had decided to play into the golden light of the long Armidale summer days ...
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Waratahs had a remarkable season, not winning a game until after Christmas and then riding high from then on with narrow victories ...
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Waratahs suffered a disastrous start to the season, winning only one game before the Christmas match against Churches. Things picke ...
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After a brilliant season and a narrow defeat of their rival for the Final, Norths, Waratahs were embarrassed by a dreadful showing ...
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Q: THE FINALS - A Grade v Unicorns, 25th/26th March 1972
In the early seventies, Waratahs had been playing in A Grade for twenty seasons and had just one Premiership, despite playing in four of the previous five Finals. In an outstanding team effort - batting and bowling - they overpowered Unicorns, despite Roy Smith's 8-95. Skipper Alan Gray (pictured) had played in the previous Premiership win.
In the early seventies, Waratahs had been playing in A Grade for twenty seasons and had just one Premiership, despite playing in four of the previous five Finals. In an outstanding team effort - batting and bowling - they overpowered Unicorns, despite Roy Smith's 8-95. Skipper Alan Gray (pictured) had played in the previous Premiership win.
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Playing in their fifth Final in six seasons (and losing the semi-final in the year they didn’t make it), Waratahs were on familia ...
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Q: THE SEMIS - 1st Grade v Hillgrove Colts, 24th/25th March 1990
This was closer than the all-conquering Waratahs wanted from a semi in a season where they were dominant. Phil Melville, Michael Connolly and Daniel Ryan were too good for the Grovers but if not for a 51 one run stand between Father & Son Ryan, Mark Jackson's pfeiffer might have won it for Hillgrove.
This was closer than the all-conquering Waratahs wanted from a semi in a season where they were dominant. Phil Melville, Michael Connolly and Daniel Ryan were too good for the Grovers but if not for a 51 one run stand between Father & Son Ryan, Mark Jackson's pfeiffer might have won it for Hillgrove.
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Waratahs were already a very strong side in the opening months of the season, with Stu MacFarlan (#606) reeling off runs with his e ...
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Waratahs had an odd season, with Bede Ryan (#503), Graham Johnson (#207), Michael Connolly (#293), Graham Frost (#333) and Mark Dym ...
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Waratahs, who had finished second on the points table, had to face an Easts side that had beaten both times during the season. They ...
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Q: THE FINALS - 2nd Grade v Hillgrove, 24th/25th March 1973
John Russell's Premiership, with 10-69 and a beautifully patience innings from Bruce Mathieson.
John Russell's Premiership, with 10-69 and a beautifully patience innings from Bruce Mathieson.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3726/the-finals-a-res-grade-v-hillgrove-24th25th-march-1973
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Waratahs had lost one game for the season, the Final of the One Day competition when TAS surprised them on a wet day. The rest of t ...
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Waratahs expected to win this match. They had lost only one game all season, had beaten Centrals in a badly rain affected first gam ...
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Q: THE FINALS - 1st Grade v Easts Cricket Club Armidale 24th/25th March 1984
Despite an elegant Graham Frost innings, Waratahs never had enough to beat Easts stellar batting group in 1984 ... but then Steve Reading knocked down the door and Joe Harrison walked right in.
Despite an elegant Graham Frost innings, Waratahs never had enough to beat Easts stellar batting group in 1984 ... but then Steve Reading knocked down the door and Joe Harrison walked right in.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3724/the-finals-1st-grade-v-easts-24th25th-march-1984
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After toughing it out against Hillgrove in the semi-final, Waratahs entered the Final against arch rivals Easts, without a win over ...
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Q: THE FINALS - 1st Grade v The Armidale School, 23rd & 24th March 1991
Waratahs were unbackable at the toss and long odds-on at the start of play on Sunday morning, chasing only 195, after only failing to make 200 in two of their eleven games during regular play in season 1990-91 and four times chasing down big totals over 250.
The only thing that stood in their way was the guile of a former player and one of Armidale cricket's best con jobs by a future player.
Waratahs were unbackable at the toss and long odds-on at the start of play on Sunday morning, chasing only 195, after only failing to make 200 in two of their eleven games during regular play in season 1990-91 and four times chasing down big totals over 250.
The only thing that stood in their way was the guile of a former player and one of Armidale cricket's best con jobs by a future player.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3717/the-finals-1st-grade-v-the-armidale-school-23rd-amp-24th-march-1991
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THE FINALS - 1st Grade v The Armidale School, 23rd & 24th March 1991 ...
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Q: THE FINALS - A Grade v Unicorns, 23rd & 24th March 1974
Waratahs, having played themselves into batting form in the final two games of the season, were determined to put a score on Unicorns. They did, with opener Terry Betts (pictured) playing his best innings for the season and nine of the batsmen getting starts but Unicorns allrounder Wynn, made it all go wrong!
Waratahs, having played themselves into batting form in the final two games of the season, were determined to put a score on Unicorns. They did, with opener Terry Betts (pictured) playing his best innings for the season and nine of the batsmen getting starts but Unicorns allrounder Wynn, made it all go wrong!
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3716/the-finals-a-grade-v-unicorns-1974
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Q: THE SEMIS - 1st Grade v Easts Cricket Club Armidale 1985
In one of the best Semis ever played by the top grade, Andrew McNeill (left) pictured bowled with his usual great heart and Roger Sattler (right) played his best innings for the club when all seemed lost.
In one of the best Semis ever played by the top grade, Andrew McNeill (left) pictured bowled with his usual great heart and Roger Sattler (right) played his best innings for the club when all seemed lost.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3707/the-semis-1st-grade-v-easts-1985
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Waratahs, even with the most optomistic viewpoint, were on a hiding in the semi final of 1984-85. They had finished 4th and faced the Minor Premiers Easts after winning only 4 games from the 14 the ...
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After dominating their semi-final against Churches, Waratahs had to take on Minor Premiers Easts in the Final. They were a win each ...
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Waratahs lost eight games during the regular season but somehow managed to qualify 4th and a semi-final meeting with Minor Premiers ...
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Q: THE FINALS - 1st Grade v Centrals 1986
This was a bitter, angry game of cricket, where Centrals delivered a well orchestrated attack - backed by some classy performances and front from the rest - and hammered Waratahs. It was ugly cricket but mighty effective
Back from left: Andrew McNeill, Bede Ryan, Roger Sattler, Christian Quaife, James Campbell, Michael Connolly.
Front: John Whittall, Andrew Davis, Peter Tyndall, Chris Drake, Tim Muldoon
This was a bitter, angry game of cricket, where Centrals delivered a well orchestrated attack - backed by some classy performances and front from the rest - and hammered Waratahs. It was ugly cricket but mighty effective
Back from left: Andrew McNeill, Bede Ryan, Roger Sattler, Christian Quaife, James Campbell, Michael Connolly.
Front: John Whittall, Andrew Davis, Peter Tyndall, Chris Drake, Tim Muldoon
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3698/the-finals-1st-grade-v-centrals-1986
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In a bitter and often acrimonious Final, Waratahs were beaten not necessarily by the better team over the weekend of the 1985-86 Final but certainly the hungriest and one whose star players fired. ...
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Q: THE FINALS - A Grade v Ex-Services Cricket Club Armidale 1975
Sent in a wet wicket, Brian Connolly gave a masterclass in how to survive, then prosper in such circumstances. For a while, Waratahs dominated, then Rene Mullen happened. When Ex-Services batted, Waratahs dominated again, then Rene Mullen happened. Another devastating bridesmaid's role. Connolly's score is the highest made in an A grade Final for Waratahs.
Sent in a wet wicket, Brian Connolly gave a masterclass in how to survive, then prosper in such circumstances. For a while, Waratahs dominated, then Rene Mullen happened. When Ex-Services batted, Waratahs dominated again, then Rene Mullen happened. Another devastating bridesmaid's role. Connolly's score is the highest made in an A grade Final for Waratahs.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3691/the-finals-a-grade-v-ex-services-1975
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Waratahs had a powerful season in 1974-75, sharing the One Day Premiership with Page and then, in an era when no semis were played because the One Day competition used up too many Saturdays, qualif ...
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In an era when reporting of matches in the local Armidale paper was restricted in its detail for grades other than A grade, individual performances during the season are resricted to what was repor ...
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Q: THE SEMIS - A Grade v Churches 1968
Waratahs bowled well, with Tom Cooke and Bruce Kellaway rampant, but again the batting had the wobbly boot on. The win secured after some fingernail biting, John Roberts mad on of two A grade half centuries.
Waratahs bowled well, with Tom Cooke and Bruce Kellaway rampant, but again the batting had the wobbly boot on. The win secured after some fingernail biting, John Roberts mad on of two A grade half centuries.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3688/the-semis-a-grade-v-churches-1968
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Waratahs hadn't lost a game since November as they faced up to Churches at the business end of the season - the same Churches team they had beaten outright by an innings the week before. It sounds ...
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Never have two players so dominated team performances as the Geoff’s - MacDonald (#168) and Marshall (#156) - did in B Grade in 1962-63. Between them, they made 800 runs and took 160 of the 180 w ...
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Waratahs, a very young side under the guidance of the venerable Jim Pollard (#395), were pitted against a pub team of mates, all older and mostly jack-the-lads who liked to play attacking cricket. ...
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Three wins on the trot before the semis managed to sneak Waratahs into the semis in fourth place, which also meant they would face the Minor Premiers, Hillgrove.Hillgrove batted first and we ...
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Q: THE SEMIS - A Grade v Hillgrove 1981
This wasn't a game for the faint hearted, with Waratahs winning on the first innings with opener Michael Connolly (#293) and last man Wes Davis (#386) at the wicket ... and then only just avoiding the outright as Gavin Gillard and Peter Hickey took 16 of the 17 shakey wickets to fall.
This wasn't a game for the faint hearted, with Waratahs winning on the first innings with opener Michael Connolly (#293) and last man Wes Davis (#386) at the wicket ... and then only just avoiding the outright as Gavin Gillard and Peter Hickey took 16 of the 17 shakey wickets to fall.
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The gun side all season, Minor Premiers Waratahs were a galaxy of stars, playing from emory perhaps but oh, what great memories they had. Runs were never a problem, with the lowest batting average ...
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A-Reserves had a hard season, only showing form with the bat in the last round, with a (then) record team total against a woefully understrength St Peters. Peter Snell (#384) had starred, leading b ...
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During the season, three batsmen - Michael Connolly (#293), Graham Frost (#333) and Roger Sattler (#378) - had saved Waratahs skin and got totals that were enough during, but it was the work of thr ...
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If you are going to win a semi-final as a Minor Premier, its always good to win big. Waratahs did that and then some.After the disappointment of chasing more than 300 the previous season and ...
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Waratahs went into this semi-final favourites, even though Hillgrove had beaten them in a two day encounter only three weeks earlier. The batting was as strong as it ever had been, with five of the ...
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Q: THE ADCA PRELIMINARY FINALS - 1st Grade v Easts 1992
Daniel Ryan turned in one of the stellar bowling performances in all Waratahs finals games, only for the batting to fail dismally.
Daniel Ryan turned in one of the stellar bowling performances in all Waratahs finals games, only for the batting to fail dismally.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3675/preliminary-finals-ampndash-1st-grade-v-easts-1992
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Two old foes from the 1980’s both had very different looks in the early 1990’s. Easts only had two remnants from their great sides – Michael Porter and Neil Baillie – and Waratahs had only ...
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Having been the Minor Premiers humbled by Churches in the Minor Semi the week before, Waratahs needed a major return to form against Hillgrove. Its certainly didn’t look like that was ha ...
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Waratahs, unbeaten in the season until their semi-final loss, were keen to get into the Grand Final to prove how good they were. None were keener than their skipper, Albert Hofkamp (#476) and he ...
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WARATAHS CC of Armidale played in their first semi final, the A grade game v Uralla, on 23rd February 1952. It was only Waratahs second season in competition b ...
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In the semi-final against University of 1966-67, Waratahs A grade went in with a 6-3 win record and the confidence of having thrashed both University sides dur ...
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The semis of 1976-77 were dogged by rain and unfortunately for Hillgrove, who held out for a draw, Waratahs still progressed because they finished higher on th ...
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A grade entered the Final against Ex Services full of confidence, with a 7-3 win/loss record. A high scoring loss against Ex Services also had them believing t ...
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Waratahs had struggled for runs in the second half of the season, entering the Final with a negative win/loss ratio, winning by forfeit when Ex Services didn't ...
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Waratahs were a side in transition in 1988-89, with youngsters being blooded under first time captain Andrew McNeill (#419- pictured right), they used 23 playe ...
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Before the 1990’s, the finals series were played over two weekends, with both semis knockout games and the following week, the Final. The very young Waratahs ...
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Now in the era of minor and major semi finals, Minor Premiers Waratahs took on 2nd placed Norths in the Major semi, having beaten them the weekend before in th ...
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Waratahs, batting first, lost an early wicket but were stablised by opener Andrew Willis (#675) and first drop Daniel Evans (#632) who added 52. Two quick wick ...
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In a dominant performance, Waratahs sole team demolished Hillgrove, who could muster only 79 from 55 overs. All of the bowlers were outstanding, as was DAVID D ...
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Hillgrove went into the match as red hot favourites, with their experience against a very young Waratahs side. The previous weekend they had beaten Waratahs co ...
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Waratahs had mixed season but still managed to finished second to the very strong Churches side and confront them in the Major Semi. They had met once in the s ...
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Waratahs were odds on to win the Premiership after an unbeaten season, a washed out second day draw in December the only game 3rds didn't win. Playing without ...
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Waratahs went into the Major Semi Final unbeaten and despite having Hillgrove 3-10 in the early overs, they were unable to press through a patient batting line ...
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Jeff Walsh starred with the ball as Police Boys were restricted to a gettable target but Waratahs usually reliable batting line up failed to live up ...
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With Hillgrove winning two of the three meetings of the two sides, they had every reason to feel competitive but importantly, Waratahs had their only win in th ...
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Waratahs had fielded 33 players during 185-86, with only two of their batsmen reaching ten innings for the season. Skipper Graham Johnson (#207) was outstandin ...
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Ian Campbell's (#212) young charges, five of which would go on to play 1st grade, played out an epic semi-final against a much older Hillgrove side. All were t ...
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Waratahs had a lot of bit players during the season, with only leading run scorer Graham Patterson (#346) and skipper Tony Bennett (#355) playing ten or more i ...
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Waratahs, with Ian Campbell (#212-pictured) as skipper, seemed a good show for this semi, on the back of outstanding seasons by Peter Snell (#384), Christian Q ...
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In a season where A Grade had as many draws as wins and two games were decided by single run, batting was the major concern. Only two of the regular players av ...
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Waratahs went into the match as hot favourites, having lost only one game during the season and regularly made lots of runs. THree of their batsmen had more th ...
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Skipper and Club President, Andrew Willis (#675), was a man on a mission: the return of Waratahs to 1st Grade after their omission two seasons earlier. Playing ...
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Waratahs had hit the end of season games with a 6-2 win ratio, with Graham Frost (#333) and Roger Sattler (#378) at the peak of their batting form and Tim Muld ...
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Skipper and Club President, Andrew Willis (#675), was a man on a mission: the return of Waratahs to 1st Grade after their omission two seasons earlier. Playing ...
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In a season when Waratahs lost only one game, drew one and won the rest, including 7 outright victories, the result in this game didn't do their efforts justic ...
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Waratahs only played 6 of their games to conclusions during the regular season, winning 5, with rain causing a couple of draws and the other a high scoring dra ...
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Q: THE SEMIS - B Grade v Public Service 1961
An epic batting collapse cost the Bees any chance.
An epic batting collapse cost the Bees any chance.
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Waratahs, had a very successful season, winning 17 out of their 23 games (all games one day matches). The three McIntyres had strong seasons: Keith (#) 514 run ...
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Q: THE SEMIS - 1st Grade v Hillgrove 1988
The one that got away, as Minor Premiers and defending Premiers Waratahs got blown away by a batting attack they didn't rate.
The one that got away, as Minor Premiers and defending Premiers Waratahs got blown away by a batting attack they didn't rate.
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Minor Premiers Waratahs, with an 11-2 win record during the season and having the wood on Hillgrove, were the clear favourites. They had a deep, in form battin ...
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Q: THE SEMIS - 1st Grade v Easts Cricket Club Armidale 1983
In a season when draws frustrated them, this third one against Easts ended their season.
In a season when draws frustrated them, this third one against Easts ended their season.
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Beset by draws, including two against Easts during the season, Waratahs got things back on track after Christmas but still only qualified for the semis on the back of a massive partnersh ...
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In 1983, WES DAVIS (#386) ran up the bowler's hundred, taking 1-110 for 1st Grade v Easts.In 1988, MARTIN HADFIELD (#545) and GAVIN FINLAYSON (#5 ...
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1955, MILTON MILLIGAN (#34) held 3 catches in an innings for A Grade v TAS, the crucial one of which was Dent, who had shared a 68 run partnership with Cannington which rescured TA ...
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In 1962, J BOUNDY (#118) made a pair as A-Res grade declared 40 behind Hillgrove's 98 (Laurie Blake 6-2) in order to try and achieve outright points and still qualify for the semis ...
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In 1963, MICK HALPIN (#170) and GEOFF MARSHALL (#156) added 125 for the first wicket for B Grade v Tadcoop. Marshall backed up his work with the bat by taking 7-34 with the ball. ...
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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 1981, PAUL BROCK (#391-pictured) ...
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Q: CricConnect Volunteer Recognition Series. Peter Langston - Waratahs Cricket Club Armidale
Peter Langston describes himself as a cricket tragic, but to those who have been part of the Waratahs Cricket Club in Armidale, he is far more than that. Over decades Peter has become one of the most significant figures in the club’s history, dedicating countless hours to both the playing and preservation of the game.
Peter joined Waratahs Cricket Club in the 1978/79 season as player number 357 and played his final match for the club in 1991/92, with a couple of seasons away when he was living elsewhere. On the field he was an upper to middle order batsman and an occasional bowler, known for his medium pace in-swingers.
Peter Langston describes himself as a cricket tragic, but to those who have been part of the Waratahs Cricket Club in Armidale, he is far more than that. Over decades Peter has become one of the most significant figures in the club’s history, dedicating countless hours to both the playing and preservation of the game.
Peter joined Waratahs Cricket Club in the 1978/79 season as player number 357 and played his final match for the club in 1991/92, with a couple of seasons away when he was living elsewhere. On the field he was an upper to middle order batsman and an occasional bowler, known for his medium pace in-swingers.
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Peter Langston describes himself as a cricket tragic, but to those who have been part of the Waratahs Cricket Club in Armidale, he is far more than that. Over decades Peter has become one of the mo ...
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In 1966, after A grade had run up nearly 300 on tje first day against a still very competitive Uralla, TOM COOKE (#197) delivered one of his finest bowling performamces, taking 7-3 ...
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In 1972, BRIAN CONNOLLY (#226-pictured left) and GRAHAM JOHNSON (#207-[ictured right) added 173 for the 4th wicket as A grade rattled up a big score against TAS on the eve of the F ...
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In 1984, PETER LANGSTON (#357) returned after a two year absence and made 164 for last placed 3rd grade against Minor Premiers St Peters. During the innings,he added 126 with DANNY ...
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In 1957, MAX NIXON (#88) equalled the record set for the most ducks in a season, by John Dickson (#66) two seasons earlier. His 8th globe came in B grade v Public Service. ...
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In 1969. BILL THOMPSON (#185) made a quick 106 for A grade v TAS, to wrap up first innings points by five wickets on the first afternoon. Brian Joice (#218) had earlier taken 6-54 ...
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In 1970, BRENDAN McGEE (#200) took Armidale Teachers College for an uncomfortable ride in the last game of the regular season. Batting at 3, he had the afternoon out, scoring an un ...
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Q: There have been some close games in Waratahs CC of Armidale history, even in semis and Finals but none as close as this - Waratahs v Hillgrove, B Grade Final, 5th & 6th March 1977.
Tied at the end of the first two innings, both sides making 84. Waratahs made 83 in their second and Hillgrove scraped home on 8-84.
An outstanding feature of the game was that it came at the very start of an era that would prove to be one of Waratahs most successful becuase playing in the game were Michael Connolly (#393), Graham Frost (#333) and Tim Muldoon (#296), three players that would shape Waratahs successful 1st grade side in the 1980's.
Tied at the end of the first two innings, both sides making 84. Waratahs made 83 in their second and Hillgrove scraped home on 8-84.
An outstanding feature of the game was that it came at the very start of an era that would prove to be one of Waratahs most successful becuase playing in the game were Michael Connolly (#393), Graham Frost (#333) and Tim Muldoon (#296), three players that would shape Waratahs successful 1st grade side in the 1980's.
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Q: Keith McIntyre (cap #129) played twelve seasons for Waratahs. It was career mirrored by many others for a club that has always prided itself on family, the desire by players to stay within the ranks and starting in the lowest grade as kids and ending in the highest as young men.
Starting in B grade in the second half of the 1950's and graduating as far as A grade by the early 1960's, it was in A-Reserves that he had his major successes, where his 2,639 runs were the most scored in that grade. In all, he made nearly 4,000 runs for the Club.
Despite his regular run getting - 514 runs 1960-61, 624 in 1968-69 and 447 in 1969-70 - it wasn't until the very end of his career with Waratahs that he scored his first and only hundred. His 101 not out v Armidale Teachers College, was made even more memorable as he had carried his bat, one of only nine players to do so in more than sixty years of competition and the only one to score a century in the process. In the second innings, he retired on 52, one of only six players to make at least 50 in both innings of a match.
Like most handy cricketers, there was more to McIntyre than his batting. As a keeper, he made 53 dismissals and he had 6-20 as a part time trundler!
After he left Waratahs, he made a second legend at Centrals CC of Armidale, being one of the architects of their rise from easy beats of the late 1970's to 1st grade Premiers in 1985-86, beating ... you guessed it, the red hot favourites, Waratahs!
Starting in B grade in the second half of the 1950's and graduating as far as A grade by the early 1960's, it was in A-Reserves that he had his major successes, where his 2,639 runs were the most scored in that grade. In all, he made nearly 4,000 runs for the Club.
Despite his regular run getting - 514 runs 1960-61, 624 in 1968-69 and 447 in 1969-70 - it wasn't until the very end of his career with Waratahs that he scored his first and only hundred. His 101 not out v Armidale Teachers College, was made even more memorable as he had carried his bat, one of only nine players to do so in more than sixty years of competition and the only one to score a century in the process. In the second innings, he retired on 52, one of only six players to make at least 50 in both innings of a match.
Like most handy cricketers, there was more to McIntyre than his batting. As a keeper, he made 53 dismissals and he had 6-20 as a part time trundler!
After he left Waratahs, he made a second legend at Centrals CC of Armidale, being one of the architects of their rise from easy beats of the late 1970's to 1st grade Premiers in 1985-86, beating ... you guessed it, the red hot favourites, Waratahs!
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In 1966, ALAN GRAY (#26) and BILL THOMPSON (#185) added 101 for the first wicket as A grade galloped away against Uralla. Thompson would go on to an unlucky 93. Allan Cox (#160) an ...
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In 1958, JEFF WALSH (#84) made the first of two Waratahs hundreds, scoring 109 not out for B grade v DLSC and adding a grade record 180 unbeaten with skipper JOHN McINTYRE (#99). H ...
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Q: Bob Barwick - cap #234 - The Tahs second lowest cap number, was born on this day, 4th of March, back in the days when Noah was just a lad who was keen on animals.
A keen mathematician and therefore a dreaded teacher in secondary schooling, Bob is one of Waratahs most revered members. Playing his first game in the 1970-71 season after previously playing for Easts CC in Armidale, he soon developed a reputation as a shrewd thinker on the game and a sharp card player. He also became one of the clubs most accurate scorers.
Often opening the batting, his record with the bat is a handy 2,277 runs in exactly 100 completed innings (of course). He was involved in 4 century partnerships in his 15 seasons, the highest being 140 with a teenage Angus Martyn (#416) for 3rd grade in 1983. He won two Premierships with Waratahs, both in 2nd grade, one as a young man and one as a veteran.
Bob was also a more than useful leggie with 102 wickets at 14.74 and a best of 7-30 against his former club. In fact, only Mark Charter (#515) has taken more wickets breaking them from leg with his wrist. Throw in 59 catches and a deadly throwing arm and you can see how much he offered Waratahs lower grades.
Those 15 seasons weren't played consecutively, with interuptions from teaching, a business career in furniture - selling not sitting - and his kids, one of which, Adam, became probably the finest Waratahs fieldsman of all time. Bob's last played in 1992-93, so his influence at Waratahs was sustained.
Still mad on his cricket, you'll find Bobby Barwick at the Gabba every year watching Australia go round in Tests and quoting stats to bemuse, confuse and enthuse. Great Tahs man.
A keen mathematician and therefore a dreaded teacher in secondary schooling, Bob is one of Waratahs most revered members. Playing his first game in the 1970-71 season after previously playing for Easts CC in Armidale, he soon developed a reputation as a shrewd thinker on the game and a sharp card player. He also became one of the clubs most accurate scorers.
Often opening the batting, his record with the bat is a handy 2,277 runs in exactly 100 completed innings (of course). He was involved in 4 century partnerships in his 15 seasons, the highest being 140 with a teenage Angus Martyn (#416) for 3rd grade in 1983. He won two Premierships with Waratahs, both in 2nd grade, one as a young man and one as a veteran.
Bob was also a more than useful leggie with 102 wickets at 14.74 and a best of 7-30 against his former club. In fact, only Mark Charter (#515) has taken more wickets breaking them from leg with his wrist. Throw in 59 catches and a deadly throwing arm and you can see how much he offered Waratahs lower grades.
Those 15 seasons weren't played consecutively, with interuptions from teaching, a business career in furniture - selling not sitting - and his kids, one of which, Adam, became probably the finest Waratahs fieldsman of all time. Bob's last played in 1992-93, so his influence at Waratahs was sustained.
Still mad on his cricket, you'll find Bobby Barwick at the Gabba every year watching Australia go round in Tests and quoting stats to bemuse, confuse and enthuse. Great Tahs man.
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In 1967, TOM COOKE (#197) took 7-49 in the first day of the A grade Final against Minor Premiers Ex Services, skittling them for only 124.K LUCAS (#210) got the bowlers hund ...
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In 1976, BRIAN JOICE (#218) returned the best bowling match figures of all time in any grade, taking 14-55 (6-31 & 8-25) against Uralla for A-Res grade. It was one of only two game ...
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In 1960, ERIC SMITH (#82) took 11-44 for A grade, combining with Don Paul (#37) to roll Churches quickly on the second day and grab the outright points. Smith is one of Waratahs fo ...
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In 1956, VIC SNELL (#9), one the Originals, after decimating the always strong A grade Uralla with 7-11 as they crumbled for just 45, took 3-27 in the second as they fought back, c ...
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In 1966, NORM BUCKLEY (#39), that outstanding all round sportsman, took 11-58 (628 & 5-30) as A grade only just missed the outright over dela Salle College. If not for the Bros, DL ...
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Q: THE SEMIS 1966-67 (A-Res Grade v St Peters)
On a wet first day, it was hard going for Waratahs, with only opener Keith McIntyre (#129) making it to twenty as they struggled to 5-74. Hardy (5-23) and J Watson (3-3) closed the innings out quickly on the second day for St Peters, leaving the Saints with a low total to chase. Any confidence they had reckoned without Waratahs ace new ball bowler Col Marshall (#102) and first change K Lucas, who cleaned up St Peters (Marshall bowling unchanged through the innings), interupted only by a runout to St Peters last batsman.
WARATAHS 99 (Keith McIntyre 24. B Hardy 5-23, J Watson 3-3) defeated ST PETERS 61 (Col Marshall 5-43, K Lucas 4-3) by 38 runs.
On a wet first day, it was hard going for Waratahs, with only opener Keith McIntyre (#129) making it to twenty as they struggled to 5-74. Hardy (5-23) and J Watson (3-3) closed the innings out quickly on the second day for St Peters, leaving the Saints with a low total to chase. Any confidence they had reckoned without Waratahs ace new ball bowler Col Marshall (#102) and first change K Lucas, who cleaned up St Peters (Marshall bowling unchanged through the innings), interupted only by a runout to St Peters last batsman.
WARATAHS 99 (Keith McIntyre 24. B Hardy 5-23, J Watson 3-3) defeated ST PETERS 61 (Col Marshall 5-43, K Lucas 4-3) by 38 runs.
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Q: 25th February is Graham Johnson Day (#207) at Waratahs CC of Armidale. His two highest scores were made on this day. In 1978, he played probably his finest innings for Waratahs, scoring 163 not out and taking Waratahs to the win against a strong Easts side, after coming to the wicket at 3-11 chasing 199. On that occasion, he had an unbeaten partnership of 124 with Brian Mair (#307) which took the side home comfortably, with just over 63% of Waratahs runs coming from Johnno's bat.
Eleven years later, he made 159 for 2nd grade, adding an all grades Club record 262 for the 3rd wicket with Martin Campbell (#490), this time just under 62% of the runs scored while he was at the wicket.
Other century partnerships were added over the years by Lyndon Strong (#337)/John Baillie (#330) and Phil Rees (#636)/Daniel Evans (#632) and Roger Roan (#176) took 7-12, his best bowling figures in a long Waratahs career.
Eleven years later, he made 159 for 2nd grade, adding an all grades Club record 262 for the 3rd wicket with Martin Campbell (#490), this time just under 62% of the runs scored while he was at the wicket.
Other century partnerships were added over the years by Lyndon Strong (#337)/John Baillie (#330) and Phil Rees (#636)/Daniel Evans (#632) and Roger Roan (#176) took 7-12, his best bowling figures in a long Waratahs career.
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In 1978, GRAHAM JOHNSON (#207) made his highest A/1st grade score, 163 not out v Easts, an innings which opposition player Ray Eddie always described as the greatest he ever saw in ...
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Q: A couple of "onlys"for Waratahs CC of Armidale happened on this day, 24th February.
The only tie in Waratahs history happened in 1990 when 2nd grade tied their match with old rivals Easts. The Daffies batted first, making 169, with a rearguard half century from Phil Webb holding them together. Waratahs man of letters, Bob Hughes and youngster Jeremy Roach were the pick of the bowlers. Wayne Lankester and Matt Foster took the ball from new to old, with an opening spell of 50 overs, and reduced Waratahs to 5-52 before the second half of the order fought back. Foster returned for a second spell and removed Rob de la Motte with his first ball to end the match in a tie.
In 1979, Syd Philp carried his bat for the second time in his Waratahs career, the only player to do the very rare feat twice. He made 35 not out of Waratahs first innings 93 and was still there on 51 in the second when time ran out for St Peters as they pushed for the outright.
The only tie in Waratahs history happened in 1990 when 2nd grade tied their match with old rivals Easts. The Daffies batted first, making 169, with a rearguard half century from Phil Webb holding them together. Waratahs man of letters, Bob Hughes and youngster Jeremy Roach were the pick of the bowlers. Wayne Lankester and Matt Foster took the ball from new to old, with an opening spell of 50 overs, and reduced Waratahs to 5-52 before the second half of the order fought back. Foster returned for a second spell and removed Rob de la Motte with his first ball to end the match in a tie.
In 1979, Syd Philp carried his bat for the second time in his Waratahs career, the only player to do the very rare feat twice. He made 35 not out of Waratahs first innings 93 and was still there on 51 in the second when time ran out for St Peters as they pushed for the outright.
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In 1962, RAY REEVES (#143) made his only century for Waratahs. Opening the batting for A-Res grade against YCW, he made 103, adding 128 with DICK CHISHOLM (#141) for the 3rd wicket ...
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Q: WARATAHS CC of Armidale played in their first semi final, the A grade game v Uralla, on 23rd February 1952. It was only Waratahs second season in competition but their were outplayed by the strong Uralla side, with Alan Gray (#26) the only batsmen to prove he was good enough. Eleven years later, on the same date, he would set the A grade opening partnership record with Allan Cox (#160)
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In 1952, A Grade, playing in Waratahs first ever semi-final, were outgunned by the very strong Uralla side. Bob Harding (#27) and Alan Gray (#26) were the only two batsmen to get g ...
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In 1958, JEFF WALSH (#84) and TED CROTTY (#98) added 114 for the 4th wicket as B grade made a very creditable 5-210 in a one day game against Public Service. ...
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Q: WARATAHS CC of Armidale have some old memories to remember on this day, 21st February.
In 1953, Laurie Cooper and Ross Ridley rose to the challenge, adding a century partnership when A grade was in trouble against the strong Uralla side. It proved to be more than half the score and was just enough to beat Uralla - by 2 runs - and just sneak into the semi-finals.
In 1953, Tony Morris took 7-32, including the hat trick which gave B grade a dominant set up for an outright. In 1998, Ryan McDonald became only the third player to pass 150 in 4th grade as he dominated Easts bowlers and enjoyed James Harwood's mastery of the Easts batsmen in the outright win.
In 1953, Laurie Cooper and Ross Ridley rose to the challenge, adding a century partnership when A grade was in trouble against the strong Uralla side. It proved to be more than half the score and was just enough to beat Uralla - by 2 runs - and just sneak into the semi-finals.
In 1953, Tony Morris took 7-32, including the hat trick which gave B grade a dominant set up for an outright. In 1998, Ryan McDonald became only the third player to pass 150 in 4th grade as he dominated Easts bowlers and enjoyed James Harwood's mastery of the Easts batsmen in the outright win.
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In 1953, in a must win match on the eve of the semi-finals, A grade had to beat the powerful Uralla side to qualify. At 2-11, with Kelly Barnden right on top on th ...
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Q: WARATAHS CC of Armidale have a busy history on 20th February.
Centuries to Graham Patterson (#346) and Glen Schaefer (#373), near misses for Geoff Marshall (#156) and Lachlan Bennett (#587) and four century partnerships.
Bucking the trend were that great Tahs alrounder Eric Smith (#82) with a 7fa and Mark "Spanner" Tanner, who after smashing fifty in a lacklustre tail, subbed in as wicketkeeper and took 6 catches in one afternoon!
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Centuries to Graham Patterson (#346) and Glen Schaefer (#373), near misses for Geoff Marshall (#156) and Lachlan Bennett (#587) and four century partnerships.
Bucking the trend were that great Tahs alrounder Eric Smith (#82) with a 7fa and Mark "Spanner" Tanner, who after smashing fifty in a lacklustre tail, subbed in as wicketkeeper and took 6 catches in one afternoon!
Here's the full story ...
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In 1960, ERIC SMITH (#82) cleaned up Churches, 7-31, as A grade managed to turn the game around after a low first innings total. ...
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Q: Daniel Ryan scored his breakthrough century in Waratahs CC of Armidale 1st grade victory over Easts, on the day in 1989, adding 91 with Phil Melville when Waratahs were facing defeat.
Eleven years earlier in 1978, club stalwart David Tilbury (pictured) set up A-Res grade for victory with career best figures of 9-52. On the second week of the same game, future Country Firsts and St George DCC player, Michael Connolly, made a breakthrough 92.
Eleven years earlier in 1978, club stalwart David Tilbury (pictured) set up A-Res grade for victory with career best figures of 9-52. On the second week of the same game, future Country Firsts and St George DCC player, Michael Connolly, made a breakthrough 92.
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In 1978, DAVID TILBURY (#302) bowled out St Peters for just 103, bowling unchanged with the new ball and taking 9-52. They were his career best figures and unfortunately, no detail ...
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Q: WARATAHS CC of Armidale had some stiring action On This Day, almost thirty years apart.
Eric Smith bowled A grade to victory against Churches, defending a low total in 1962 and in 1990, Tim BIndley hit a rapid hundred setting up an unexpected victory in 3rds, adding 127 with Bob Barwick and the young 5th grade side avoided the outright thanks to veteran skipper Tony Bennett and youngster Derek Brotherson, who added 132.
Eric Smith bowled A grade to victory against Churches, defending a low total in 1962 and in 1990, Tim BIndley hit a rapid hundred setting up an unexpected victory in 3rds, adding 127 with Bob Barwick and the young 5th grade side avoided the outright thanks to veteran skipper Tony Bennett and youngster Derek Brotherson, who added 132.
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n 1962, A grade defended 120, thanks to ERIC SMITH (#82) taking 7-33 and bowling them to an 11 run victory. D Lang (#138) and D Bucknell (#133) made quick runs to set up the outrig ...
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Q: ON THIS DAY (almost) in Waratahs history, two great efforts by all rounders, 29 years apart all but to the day, as the two best performances by a Waratahs player across a match happened in the middle of February. Geoff MacDonald (pictured) took 8-35 before scoring 106 not out a week later in the same game. Nearly thirty years later, Shamus Robertson took 7-29 and scored 160.
There were also hundreds to Ross Ridley, Tim Muldoon and Bede Ryan's only 1st grade ton for Waratahs, done in style, with a grade record partnership with Warwick Eather. Christian Quaife had a near miss and Roy Smith returned his best bowling figures for Waratahs in a brief half season that netted 40 wickets!
There were also hundreds to Ross Ridley, Tim Muldoon and Bede Ryan's only 1st grade ton for Waratahs, done in style, with a grade record partnership with Warwick Eather. Christian Quaife had a near miss and Roy Smith returned his best bowling figures for Waratahs in a brief half season that netted 40 wickets!
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3555/on-this-day-16th-february
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In 1957, ROSS RIDLEY (#8) made his only hundred for Waratahs, with a blistering 106 (7 sixes) when only one other player in the top eight made double figures! He was out at 8-162. ...
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In 1958, the rare occurance of pairs being scored in both A and B grades, on the same day. In A grade, R GENTLE (#93) collected his against de la Salle College, who in scoring 7-10 ...
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Q: THE TAHS ON THIS DAY - 14th February
Well apart from the Tony Morris and to a lesser extent Grant Harlow and Brian Joice, it was a batsmen's day in Waratahs history. Centuries to Brian Connolly and Ian Ellis (and Scott Murphy after he left us), near misses to Don Paul and Graham Frost and a couple of century stands. Some interesting names fetching the ball from the boundary for TAS from Smooth's bat.
Well apart from the Tony Morris and to a lesser extent Grant Harlow and Brian Joice, it was a batsmen's day in Waratahs history. Centuries to Brian Connolly and Ian Ellis (and Scott Murphy after he left us), near misses to Don Paul and Graham Frost and a couple of century stands. Some interesting names fetching the ball from the boundary for TAS from Smooth's bat.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3552/on-this-day-14th-february
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In 1959, the second of the two Uralla sides playing in A grade were outclassed by Waratahs. It didn't help that they played short on both weeks or that DON PAUL (#37) made 95 in th ...
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In 1960, COL MARSHALL (#102) took 8-20 for B grade in a one run cliff hanger win against de la Salle College. Only one player from either side reached double figures! ...
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Q: WARATAHS OF ARMIDALE - ON THIS DAY 12th February
Greg Russell made his second hundred in 7 days, yet Phil McCann would have been man of the match with wickets and runs. Terry Mackenzie got his third 10 wicket match haul and Michael Connolly (pictured) grabbed 7 against Uralla.
Greg Russell made his second hundred in 7 days, yet Phil McCann would have been man of the match with wickets and runs. Terry Mackenzie got his third 10 wicket match haul and Michael Connolly (pictured) grabbed 7 against Uralla.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3547/on-this-day-12th-february
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In 1966, GREG RUSSELL (#131), one of Waratahs all time best junior products, made his second hundred for Waratahs just seven days after his first! After PHIL McCANN (#202) routed t ...
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In 1984, Graham Frost (#333) was at his elegant best, scoring a century for 1st v YCW after a whirlwind opening partnership with Roger Sattler (#378) of 99, who departed soon after ...
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In 1951, Waratahs played their first game in the top grade. Starting the season in A-Reserves, Waratahs were promoted in January 1951 and maintained a spot on A/1st grade for the n ...
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In 1963, with W DANGAR (#106) hitting five sixes in an innings of 88 not out, JOHN FAILES (#107) played the anchor in an grade record 8th wicket partnership of 107 unbetaen as A gr ...
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Q: Waratahs, On This Day - 8th February
Centuries to Brendon McGee, Tim MUlddon and Geoff Marshall, who also took a pfeiffer in the same game.
Centuries to Brendon McGee, Tim MUlddon and Geoff Marshall, who also took a pfeiffer in the same game.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3538/on-this-day-8th-february
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In 1958, wicketkeeper K MOFFATT (#77) held 3 catches in de la Salle's first innings after top scoring at No11. In a low scoring four innings game, DLSC were the only team to reach ...
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In 1976. BILL KEMPSTER (#259) mad ehis sole Waratahs hundred, scoring 107 v Uni Vets. No scorecard available.In 1987, wicketkeeper DAVE ROBERTS ( ...
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In 1982, ALEC FINLAYSON (#340) made 128 as the 3rd grade Vets played Churches (no scoresheet available).In 1993, ANDREW WILLIS ( ...
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In 1966, A grade declared on the first Saturday while well in charge and an hour to play, in order to get at Easts. BILL THOMPSON (#185) was 128 not out in an unbroken partnership ...
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In 1961, ALAN GRAY (#26) made 90 batting in the unusual position of number four, leading A grade to a convincing win over Uralla. ...
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In 1962, KEITH DAWSON (#146) held 3 catches in an innings for B grade v Easts. Earlier in the one day game, Stuart Stanley (#104) and Don Foster (#155) both made half centuries aft ...
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In 1985, ANDREW HUTCHINSON (#477) took 8-100 for 3rd grade v Hillgrove, after the most remarkable innings by Hillgrove's Harley Payne, batting last when the 'Grovers were 9-149 and ...
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Q: WARATAHS IAN CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
We are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship for 2026. This is the second year that this esteemed scholarship is to be 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), nominated by a representative of an ADCA junior or senior club. The scholarship recognises outstanding skill, promise, and attitude, as well as a strong desire to compete at the highest levels of the game.
We are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship for 2026. This is the second year that this esteemed scholarship is to be 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), nominated by a representative of an ADCA junior or senior club. The scholarship recognises outstanding skill, promise, and attitude, as well as a strong desire to compete at the highest levels of the game.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1223/armidale-waratahs-the-tahs/blog/3518/waratahs-ian-campbell-scholarship-2026
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WARATAHS IAN CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP - CALL FOR NOMINATIONSWe are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship for 2026. This is the ...
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In 1973, DAVID LYNCH (#249) wrote himself onto the Best Match Performance list in an A-Res grade match ve Uralla. Taking a pfeiffer and sharing the spoils with John Russell (#89) i ...
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In 1958, K MOFFATT (#77) mad a pair as A grade surrendered against Easts by an innings.Alan Gray's (#26) first inn ings fifty and Eric Smith's pfeiffer were the only highlights of ...
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In 1953, S MACKIE (#33) became the first Waratahs player to make a score in the 90's, when he scored 99 for A grade, including a partnership of 102 with G Ferris for the 6th wicket ...
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In 1953, S MACKIE (#33) became the first Waratahs player to make a score in the 90's, when he scored 99 for A grade, including a partnership of 102 with G Ferris for the 6th wicket ...
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In 1957, playing in only his second game for Waratahs, ROY SMITH (#83) took 5-41 as Rugby League folded for just 106. He then made 50, holding the batting together after a middle o ...
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In 1964, RAY REEVES (#143) had a solid game against St Peters for A-Res grade. Despite reaching a bowler's ton in St Peters 299, he still managed a pfeiffer and a half century as W ...
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In 1953, LAURIE COOPER (#2) became the first bowler to take ten wickets in a match as Waratahs responded to losing first innings points on the first day held before Christmas, by w ...
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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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on CricConnect or our website www.www.thetahs.com.au
or out Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheTahsArmidale
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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 ...
