David joined Waratahs in 1975-76 after a school boy career with The Armidale School and played for more than ten years before business eventually took him to Sydney. Primarily an opening bowler, the bulk of his 247 wickets were captured in 2nd Grade, although he did make some 1st Grade appearances. His best bowling was 9-52 against St Peters in February of 1978. It was fitting that he finished on the same wicket tally as his friendly rival for the new ball, Tony Bennett. If I was to say the word gentleman at a Waratahs function, David Tilbury would be the first player to come to mind. He had a keen sense of humour, loved beating Easts and was a hard working bowler who was usually his own worst critic.
Dave was one of the nicest blokes I've ever met. Our hearts go out to Celia and family. David's funeral will be conducted at:
St Swithuns Anglican Church, Pymble
Wednesday 2nd November at 2:30pm
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Melanoma Institute, Australia
A great clubman and a mighty fine bloke. He will always be remembered fondly.
ReplyDeleteSorry to here another of our champions has passed. All my prayers go to the family.
ReplyDeleteDavid what can one say, you were a spirited competitor, fine bowler, a true friend (and my trusted solicitor), a great Clubman, you will be missed as it was a true privilege to have known and competed with you.
ReplyDeleteI also pray that God may give you and your family comfort and peace at this time.
David I will be having a quiet one for you as we call stumps and remember the sometimes uttered words "... there is three in this..."
Dave to you my friend.
Great man was Tillers. are thoughts are with his family.
ReplyDeleteVery sad news about David.
ReplyDeleteIt was good to meet up with him at the Waratahs reunion weekend last year. He was always a gentleman off the field and a competitor on it and I always enjoyed his company.
Di and I extend our condolences to his family at this sad time.
Until last year's reunion I had not seen David for some twenty odd years, yet it was as if I'd only seen him a few days earlier so easy was he to get along with. I remember with fondness many hours spent with David ; playing snooker, our mutual love of Rugby, hours in the Wicklow, TAS Music Halls and of course cricket. I admired his determination to overcome his illness which sadly got the better of him. I will remember David with fondness and extend my deepest sympathy to Celia and his children.
ReplyDeletesorry to hear the news about Tillbuster. I didn’t know him that well but have memories as a young tacker of him and all you blokes at Chiswick and other Tahs dos.
ReplyDeleteAll the best to his family.
Sad news. He was one of the good guys.
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