SEMI-FINALS - A Grade v Hillgrove 1977
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | March 22, 2026
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 the competition ladder. The first day was a complete washout, leaving Waratahs in the box seat. They batted first, getting to the compulsory declaration at 4-128, with Jack Trestrail (#303) making a steady 36 not out batting at three and everyone elsemaking handy contributions. Hillgrove looked to be well in the game with the openers taking the score past fifty before Rene Mullen (#321) struck. Brian Mair (#307) removed Tegge cheaply and then Mullen did what he had done with Ex Services in finals matches so often, by tearing Hillgrove apart. He took the next four wickets in three overs and despite a good hand from Gavin Morgan, it was then just a matter of time. Shakes 7-36 was his bowling for Waratahs.
Waratahs v Hillgrove - A Grade Semi 1977
