ON THIS DAY - 2nd February
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | February 03, 2026
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 Hutch had 8-49. In just 8 overs, Payne made 114 adding 139 for the last wicket with Ken Docksey. Despite a Waratahs fight back on the second day, Hillgrove still won outright, scoring at more than 11 an over in the last half hour of the match.
Waratahs v Hillgrove - 3rd grade, 2nd & 9th February, 1991
In 1991, GARY CLARKE (#285), who had returned to Waratahs in the previous season after a fifteen year break, made his sole Waratahs century, scoring 111 for 1sts against TAS. Earlier in the innings, Stu McFarlan made 98, playing on to Nick Aggs.
Waratahs v TAS - 1st grade, 2nd & 9th February, 1991
In 3rds, GRAHAM WILLIS (#560) dominated a partnership with PHIL REES (636) that added a grade record 69 for the 9th wicket v Easts, in an innings full of starts. Easts hunted down 210 on the second day after being 5-72.
