Vale Andrew “Red” Chadwick

Dear Bullants,

It is with great sadness that on 2^nd February 2005, Andrew Chadwick passed away after a battle with cancer. Andrew, or more commonly known as Red (or Red Chaddy) made his debut with the Bullants back in 1975/76, playing 7 games in the Under 14’s.

Although he missed most of the next two seasons, he returned in 1978/79 where he made his senior debut in the 4^th XI. The next few seasons saw Red establish himself as a wicketkeeper/batsman and in 1981/82, he accumulated 329 runs in the 4^th XI at a fine average of 65.80. Listed below are his scores in the 4^th XI for that season:

ROUND	OPPOSITION	SCORE	HOW OUT
1	St Davids	Did Not Bat	N/A
2	Nunawading	47	Bowled
8	Doncaster Footballers	113	Caught
9	Vermont South – 1st Innings	37	Bowled
	Vermont South – 2nd Innings	4	Caught
10	Forest Hill	83	Not Out
11	Eley Park	45	Caught
	Total Runs	329
	Average:	65.80

                                               

His batting efforts that season saw him win both the BHRDCA and Club 4^th XI batting averages!

The following seasons saw Red establish himself in the 3^rd XI, with an occasional cameo in the 2^nd XI. In 1985/86, he took on the role of 3^rd XI captain. It was a tough initiation for Red, as most of the senior players had either retired or were focussing on football. Instead, he found himself in the difficult position of motivating a squad of young players, some of whom were still playing in the Under 16’s. To his credit, the team strung together 3 wins towards the end of the season.

He captained the 3^rd XI again in 1986/87; however he decided to retire at the end of the season. He was enticed back to play one game as a fill in in 1987/88 and played a further 4 games in 1990/91; before retiring permanently.

His overall stats are as follows:

Games Played: 93

Batting:

Innings	Not Outs	Runs	Average	Highest Score
87	11	1326	17.45	113

 

Bowling:

Balls Bowled	Maidens	Wickets	Runs	Average	Best Bowling
87	7	4	160	40.00	1/2

 

Catches:

85

Stumpings:

6

 

Aside from his cricketing skills, his other attributes were a great sense of humour and an infectious laugh! His younger brother, Peter, also played many games with the club and is a life member.

For most of us, the last time we saw Red was at the club’s 50^th anniversary function back in November 2019, or at his mother’s funeral a few years back.

On behalf of the club, thank you Red for your service to the mighty Bullants. In particular, the support that you gave me when our backs were against the wall during some tough cricket times in the mid 80’s. you might be gone, but you are never forgotten. Rest in peace mate.

Frizzle