Syd Philp funeral details and click on "Notices".
Syd joined Waratahs in the 1973-74 season, following a lengthy career with Churches, mostly in 1st Grade during the 1960's. He played more than twenty seasons with Waratahs, ending his career with only Alan Gray and Graham Johnson scoring more career runs. His four centuries were all scored in 4th Grade, where he spent many season fostering new talent. He somehow managed 114 catches in those gnarled hands of his.
The stats don't measure the man though. Syd will always be remembered for his dry sense of humour, clear thinking on the game and the generosity of spirit he always offered his team mates. As a member commented on hearing the news of his passing, "there goes a real country gentleman".
