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ON THIS DAY - 18th January

Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | January 18, 2026

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 a dismal performance.

Waratahs v Easts - A grade, 11th & 18th January 1958


In 1964, BOB BRENNAN (#127) revelled in his promotion to A grade, making 105 not out in Waratahs 199 on the first day against the always formidable Uralla. He added 85 with Keith McIntyre (#129) after coming to the wicket at 3-18. On the second day he took two wickets, including the last, to give Waratahs the victory. Brian Roberts (#114) held 3 catches in the Uralla innings in which Bede Ryan wasone of the mainstays. Also making an early appearance for Waratahs was Roger Roan (#176) who was moonlighting from Churches, back in the day when players often appeared in a variety of club colours even within the one season.

Waratahs v Uralla - A grade, 18th & 25th September 1964

In B grade, STUART STANLEY (#104) made his only Waratahs hundred, scoring 121 against Easts, including a big partnership with Greg Russell (#131), the backbone of Waratahs innings. Easts capitulated on the second day.

Waratahs v Easts - B grade, 18th & 25th February 1964

Waratahs 259 (Stuart Stanley 121, Greg Russell 82) defeated Eats 105 and 6-119 (J Woodward 5-49)


In 1969, TOM COOKE (#197) held 3 catches in St Peters second inings as A grade marched to a ten wicket outright victory which also featured an unbeaten half century from Graham Johnson (#207) and a six wicket haul from Brian Joice (#218). Ian Watts made a defiant 68 as St Peters collapsed a second time.

Waratahs v St Peters - A grade, 11th & 18th January 1969


In 1992, MATT PINE (#621) made unbeaten 100 for 5th grade v St Peters.He added a grade record partnership of 157 unbeaten with LACHLAN BENNETT (#587) for the 3rd wicket.

PHIL ALLEN (#625) held 3 catches in an innings for 4th grade v St Peters.


In 2003, BILL VANRY Jnr ($814) scored 108 for 3rd grade v Churches.



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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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