ON THIS DAY - 12th December
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | December 12, 2023
(pictured) Brian Joice
In 1953, ROSS RIDLEY (#8), an Original and IAN HODGE (#23) added 103 for the 2nd wicket for A grade v Easts.
Waratahs v Easts - A grade, 12th & 19th December 1953
In 1970, GARRY O'HALLORAN (#217) took a career best 7-14 for A-Res grade v Uni Vets.
In 1981, BRIAN JOICE (#218) went on the annual rampage v TAS, having his best all round game for Waratahs, scoring a whirlwind 103 not out in an all grades 8th wicket partnership record of 112 unbeaten with RUSSELL FRANCIS (#326), who made 10 not out. This followed on from his 5-47 and two catches on the first Saturday.
Waratahs v TAS-II - 3rd grade, 5th & 12th December 1981
In 4th grade, G McGARITY (#417) was unluckily out for 99 v St Peters as Waratahs won in a canter. He is one of six players to be one short of the century
Waratahs v St Peters - 4th grade, 5th & 12th December 1981
In 2nd grade, GRAHAM PATTERSON (#346) and VICTOR CREW (#399) added 141 v Centrals, as Waratahs chased down Centrals 266 and won by 5 wickets.
Waratahs v Centrals - 2nd grade, 5th & 12th December 1981
In 1987, TONY BENNETT (#355) finished with match figures of 13-52 (9-9 & 4-43) for 5th grade, in a match where Uralla were all out for 35 on the first day but still won outright. AyJay's figures were the 4th best of all time.
Waratahs v Uralla - 5th grade, 5th & 12th December 1987
In 3rd grade, MARTIN HADFIELD (#545) and ALEC FINLAYSON (#340) added 104 unbeaten for the 6th wicket v Ex Services in a rain affected one day game. Waratahs had been 5-47 and on the ropes when they came together. With ten overs left, Waratahs were in the box seat.
Waratahs v Ex Services - 3rd grade, 12th December 1987
On the same day, wicketkeeper MARK DYMOCK (#523) held 3 catches for 1st grade v Ex Services.
In 1998, wicketkeeper batsman DAVID DUNLOP (#757) made 95 at first drop for 4th grade in a match v Uralla that Waratahs would win comfortably.
