27/12/1932 – 11/10/2025
David, an avid and talented cricketer, has been run out for 92.
One of the best APS cricketers of his generation, David played for the Wesley XI from Year 9, initially as a leg spinner but later as an all-rounder, captaining the team in 1950. He was a key member of the 1949 Premiership team which, apart from being undefeated, had the rare distinction of beating rival Scotch College outright on day one, with David taking 11 wickets.
David was subsequently recruited by Melbourne Cricket Club and rose to captain the club. He played in the Victorian 2nd XI and may have become a test cricketer had National Service not interrupted his development. He later moved to Tatura and became an outstanding batsman in the Kyabram and District Cricket Association.
David survived by his wife Genevieve and four children, including Peter (OW1978) and Ian (OW1980).
Contributed by Peter Hansford (OW1978)
