ON THIS DAY - 18th January

In 1958, K MOFFATT (#77) mad a pair as A grade surrendered against Easts by an innings.Alan Gray's (#26) first inn ings fifty and Eric Smith's pfeiffer were the only highlights of a dismal performance.

Waratahs v Easts - A grade, 11th & 18th January 1958

In 1964, BOB BRENNAN (#127) revelled in his promotion to A grade, making 105 not out in Waratahs 199 on the first day against the always formidable Uralla. He added 85 with Keith McIntyre (#129) after coming to the wicket at 3-18. On the second day he took two wickets, including the last, to give Waratahs the victory. Brian Roberts (#114) held 3 catches in the Uralla innings in which Bede Ryan wasone of the mainstays. Also making an early appearance for Waratahs was Roger Roan (#176) who was moonlighting from Churches, back in the day when players often appeared in a variety of club colours even within the one season.

Waratahs v Uralla - A grade, 18th & 25th September 1964

In B grade, STUART STANLEY (#104) made his only Waratahs hundred, scoring 121 against Easts, including a big partnership with Greg Russell (#131), the backbone of Waratahs innings. Easts capitulated on the second day.

Waratahs v Easts - B grade, 18th & 25th February 1964

Waratahs 259 (Stuart Stanley 121, Greg Russell 82) defeated Eats 105 and 6-119 (J Woodward 5-49)

In 1969, TOM COOKE (#197) held 3 catches in St Peters second inings as A grade marched to a ten wicket outright victory which also featured an unbeaten half century from Graham Johnson (#207) and a six wicket haul from Brian Joice (#218). Ian Watts made a defiant 68 as St Peters collapsed a second time.

Waratahs v St Peters - A grade, 11th & 18th January 1969

In 1992, MATT PINE (#621) made unbeaten 100 for 5th grade v St Peters.He added a grade record partnership of 157 unbeaten with LACHLAN BENNETT (#587) for the 3rd wicket.

PHIL ALLEN (#625) held 3 catches in an innings for 4th grade v St Peters.

In 2003, BILL VANRY Jnr ($814) scored 108 for 3rd grade v Churches.