ON THIS DAY - 1st February
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | February 01, 2024
As most cricket seasons enter their 5th month ...
In 1958, DON GRATTON (#86) took 8-23 as B grade kept Dumaresq's total 9-78. The problem came with Waratahs reply. This was Gratton's one starring role among his 31 career wickets.
Waratahs v Dumaresq - B grade, 1st February 1958
In 1969, that master slipper ALAN GRAY (#26) held 3 catches in an innings for A grade v Churches.
Waratahs v Churches - A grade, 25th January & 1st February 1969
In 1975, GRAEME WALKER (#61) made his only Waratahs hundred, with 129 for B grade v Centrals. Walker was in his second career with Waratahs and came back to help out in the reintroduction of a B grade side.
In 1986, TIM MULDOON (#296) held 3 catches in an innings for 1st grade v Ex Services.
Waratahs v Ex Services - 1st grade, 1st February 1986
In 1992, CHRIS DUNCAN (#609) and PAUL MELVILLE (#556) added a grade record 164 for the 1st wicket for 3rd grade v Wollomombi.
From the newly acquired records comes ...
In 2003, BRAD DUNHAM (#789) made 146 not out for 3rd grade v Ex Services. Dunham played five seasons for Waratahs in the 2000's, scoring 1321 runs@22. A pretty useful allrounder, he also took 75 wickets@12.4 and held 35 catches. He played in three Premiership sides and swept all the 2nd grade individual trophies for batting and bowling in 2004 (333 runs@33.3 and 24 wickets@12.2).
