ON THIS DAY - 14th February
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | February 14, 2026
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 the middle order and youngster Jeff Walsh (#84) took his only A grade pfeiifer in the first of their two identical innings scores.
Waratahs v Uralla Rovers - A grade, 7th & 14th February 1959
After things were close for the first innings, B grade beat Postal Institute thanks to a commanding performance of 10-31 by TONY MORRISS (#78). "Big Tall Tony" defended a low first innings score to secure the first innings points and improved batting from Waratahs second time around at least set a target. Morriss and Nigel Richardson bowled unchanged with the new ball and made sure the Postal Institute didn't deliver. GRAHAM HOOPER (#101) didn't celebrate the win as hard as others, collecting a pair.
Waratahs vs Postal Institute - B grade, 7th & 14th February 1959
In 1970, BRIAN CONNOLLY (#226) made the first of two Waratahs hundreds and in only his second innings for the Club. He had left Southies in Tamworth with a hundred in his last innings, so it was two tons in three innings for Smooth. His innings underpinned A grade's 230 and then Brian Joice (#218) did his usual hatchet job of the TAS boys which not only included Wallabies superstar and TAS teacher Greg Cornelson but also future league commentating legend David Morrow and a young fellow batting at 11 called Brian Mair.
Waratahs v TAS - A grade, 14th & 21st February 1970
In 1981, GRAHAM FROST (#333) and ROGER SATTLER (#378) added 112 for the 3rd wicket against Centrals, with Xavier Tras playing a substantial role in the partnership. Frosty was left stranded on 98 against a bowling line up that included The Colonel, Steve Reading (#322). Rain ruined the match by not only taking out day one but shortening day two as well, but not before Flop Fraser suffered an ignominious fate.
Waratahs v Centrals - A grade, 14th February 1981
In 1987, PAUL WISEMANTEL (#529) made 94, adding 155 with ALBERT HOFKAMP for the 3rd wicket against Centrals. After being behind by 123 runs on the first innings, 3rd grade pulled off a miracle win with a match that turned completely on its head. Tim Squire (#528) took 8 wickets for the match.
Waratahs v Centrals - 3rd grade, 7th & 14th February 1987
In 1998, IAN ELLIS (#733) made 103 in a hard hitting innings which had limited support where seven players failed to make double figures and yet 3rd grade still made a competitive total and a big first innings lead, scoring at more than five an over. Earlier in the afternoon, Grant Harlow (#721) took a pfeiifer to limit Hillgrove Colts. Colts did as they liked on the second day when the match was over, with former team mate Scott Murphy making a hundred for Hillgrove Colts.
Waratahs v Hillgrove Colts - 3rd grade, 14th & 21st February
