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Team of the Quarter century 

1917-1942

The Team 

Another strong era for the club saw our depth continue to grow, with a Second XI  taking the field. It was also a highly successful period for our First XI, claiming two Northern Peninsula Cricket Association premierships.

 

The quality of the playing group was strong, highlighted by 10 players earning representative honours for the competition. This was a talented group that played a significant role in one of the club's most successful periods.

Players with writeups are the ones who were in the squad of 22 for team of the century (where the writeups originate from). Players who did not make the squad will have their 1st XI stats shown. To see player 1st XI profile click on the players photo.

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Ray Denham  - Team of the Quarter Century Member 1917 to 1942

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Ray Denham 

1936-1941

Although only a short career with Tyabb, Ray certainly made an impact in his 58 games making almost 2200 runs with a batting average of almost 36. The brother of Laurie and son of club legend in Harry,  he started in the 1st XI as a youngster of 17. It was not long before he was hitting attacks all over the park and scoring runs freely. His 4 centuries for the club were of quality and had it not been for the war, Ray may have become like other Denham’s and a long time Tyabb player. Ray made the Country Week side on 2 occasions and was rewarded with club captaincy in 1939 even though he was still a young fellow which emphasises his leadership skills. As a player he valued his wicket and often batted through the innings or was dismissed late defending the tail. One of the best openers and bats that Tyabb   has produced.

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Fred Gregory - Team of the Quarter Century Member 1917 to 1942

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Fred Gregory

1923-1953

A star player of the first half of the century, Fred played his early years at Somerville and after 4 seasons at Tyabb, returned to Somerville before finishing his career at Tyabb. He played nearly 200 games making almost 4500 runs at 22 and taking nearly 300 wickets at just over 14 per wicket. Fred hit 4 centuries and performed at his best with the bat and ball under pressure, his medium pacers were of high calibre. Fred was a great leader who captained Tyabb on a number of occasions, was a respected committee man and was a regular country week representative as an all-rounder. Fred is a M.P.C.A life member  and truly one of Tyabb’s greatest.

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George Slocombe jnr - Team of the Quarter Century Member 1917 to 1942

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George Slocombe Jnr

1935-1955

 

 

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Edmond ted Barclay - Team of the Quarter Century Member 1917 to 1942

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Edward Barclay

1930 - 1935

 

 

 

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Roy Storey - Team of the Quarter Century Member 1917 to 1942

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Roy Storey

1926-1935

An opening fast bowler and younger brother of Rob, Roy took the hame by storm in his short career taking over 260 wickets at just 10 each and hitting 1500 runs at just over 15 as a middle order batsman. Roy often turned a ball with either bat or ball and was an automatic selection in the country week team when available. His hard hitting late in the order was a pleasure to watch according to scribes of the day has he and his brother Rob often teamed up to smash the bowling around. Roy was also a star footballer who played reserves for Essendon, North Melbourne and Geelong before settling back locally to be a key player in Tyabb and Hastings sides of the era. 

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Arnold noble - Team of the Quarter Century Member 1917 to 1942

NUMBER 6

Arnold Noble (wk)

1912 - 1941

Arnold Noble a wicketkeeper/batsman who was at his peak in the 1920's & 30's. Playing in over 270 games he made more than 4,100 runs at just under 15 an innings, taking over 160 catches and60 stumpings behind the wickets. 

Arnold was a fine wicketkeeper who stood up to the stumps for many of the quicker Tyabb bowlers and was known to say a word or two to opposition batsmen. He was a great club stalwart and much of what is known today is due to he and his family ensuring that the Tyabb's scores and club meetings were noted and recorded. He often wrote letters to the editors of local newspapers airing his opinions regarding sport on the peninsula and became renowned as a local scribe. Arnold was a dogged batsman who did make country week on 2 occasions and often attended as scorer, as had his father Herb (in the team of the quarter century 1892 to 1917) and brother Bert (also named in this team). He was involved in the club for almost his whole life. and was fortunate enough to play in 2 1st XI premierships at Tyabb in 24 seasons. Tyabb owes them for its available history over the period they were involved.

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Harry Denham - Team of the Quarter Century Member 1917 to 1942

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Harry Denham (c)

1900-1939

 

 

 

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Bert Noble - Team of the Quarter Century Member 1917 to 1942

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Bert Noble

1920-1949

 

 

 

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Rob Storey - Team of the Quarter Century Member 1917 to 1942

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Rob Storey

1922 - 1938

Rob was a star opening bowler who was rated as one of the best and fastest on the peninsula in the 1920’s and early 1930’s. He won 9 bowling awards during his 15 seasons and was an automatic country week selection when available. In almost 200 games,  Rob captured over 600 wickets at just over 10 each, who on 39 occasions took 5 or more wickets in an innings and on 7 occasions took 10 or more in a match. He was a batsman who took the bowling on and scored his 2,100 club runs in quick time. He won many batting and bowling awards, but was also a fine fielder with a great set of hands, once taking 5 catches in the field in an innings. A loyal clubman who served a number of years on the committee, he is one of the best cricketers that this club has produced.

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Dave Longmuir - Team of the Quarter Century Member 1917 to 1942

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David Longmuir

1905 - 1927

 

 

 

 

 

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Ray Judd  - Team of the Quarter Century Member 1917 to 1942 Tyabb Cricket Club

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Ray Judd

1930 -1957

 

 

 

 

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Team of the Quarter century 

1917-1942

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