ON THIS DAY - 31 January
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | January 31, 2024
In 1959, MAX NIXON (#88) held 3 catches in an innings for B grade v Public Service.
Waratahs v Public Service - B grade, 24th & 31st January 1959
In 1970, BRIAN CONNOLLY (#226) made 26 on debut for Waratahs, as A grade defeated Churches. His next two innings were 107 v TAS and 80 v Uralla. Smooth would go on to play 16 seasons with the club and would be one of it's most loyal servants. Brian had a wonderful batting technique, built like all the best batsmen, around a solid defence and is one of only nine batsmen to score 2,000 runs in the top grade and is in the top twelve all time run scorers for Waratahs in all grades. His off spinners were handy, with 80 wickets@16 and a best in A grade of 7-33. Off the field, he had an eye for recruiting talent and was a thoughtful administrator, always with a club focus. He has one of the best cricket brains you'll ever benefit from the experience of and an acute ability to read people. He is one whom you would be happy to attach the term legend to.
Waratahs v Churches - A grade, 31st January 1970
In 1987, DAVID BREUSCH (#504) and GRAHAM PATTERSON (#346) added 121 for the 2nd wicket for 3rd grade v St Peters.
