ON THIS DAY - 25th September

Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | September 25, 2023

In 1954, DOUG JOHNSTONE (#47) held 3 catches in an innings for A grade v Wests.

In 1965, DICK CHISHOLM (#141) and BRIAN BARRETT (#117) added a grade record 136 for the 6th wicket for A-Res grade v University. Chisholm went on to make 104 - one of two centuries for the club - but for Barrett, his contribution of 48 was his highest score in his eight seasons with Waratahs.

In 1976, GRAHAM FROST (#333) made his debut for Waratahs, scoring 26 for B grade v Centrals. Frosty would rise up through the grades across 18 seasons and be one of our finest. One of only five players to play 200 or more innings, he made 4,781 runs @ 27.19, with five hundreds and a record six scores in the 90's. He shared the record for the highest partnership in club history with Tim Muldoon - 293 unbeaten for the 2nd wicket for 1st grade v Hillgrove and shared eight century partnerships in his career (only four players have shared in more). Frosty is one of only three players to twice pass 150. He was one of our safest outfielders and a stand-in wicketkeeper, although he never liked the job., His 131 catches include 48 with the gloves on (and two stumpings!). He was a member of four premierships sides. He also holds the dubious record of being the only player to record a pair in a Final, way back in his first season. Exquisite timing was the hallmark of his batting. Frosty didn't hit the ball, he stroked it. A great club man, who turned up for everything, he is one of the organisers of the Waratahs reunion which will take place on 28th October at the Top Pub at Uralla.