West Torrens District Cricket Club is extremely saddened to advise of the death of Life Member Rex Blundell. He passed suddenly last Sunday evening.
Rex served West Torrens for many years as player, captain, coach, secretary, SACA delegate, barman and committeeman. He played 185 A Grade games as a WK/bat with stints as captain of the B and D Grade teams. He represented South Australia in 24 First-class and 3 List A matches.
Rex was a fine man, an excellent coach and an outstanding team mate, friend & family man. He was a great supporter of the club and will be sadly missed by all at WTDCC. Our condolences to his wife, Lola and boys, Marc and Glen and extended family & friends.
WT 1960-61 to 1983-84
(185 A grade games) Cap 312.
4384 runs @ 20.97, H.S. 108 v. Port Adelaide at Alberton Oval, Nov 1966
2 centuries.
WK Dismissals 162 catches and 71 stumpings. Best (innings) 0c. 7st. v. Woodville at Thebarton Oval, Oct 1969.
Senior Colts 1960-61 (8 games)
PACC 1956-59.
SA 1964-65 to 1970-71 (24 F/c games).
SA cap 381.
Honors:
C. W. Walker Memorial Trophy (SACA Grade Wicketkeeping) 1962-63, 1964-65 and 1966-67.
Sheffield Shield Winners 1968-69 and 1970-71
A grade Premiership 1961-62
Gillette Cup Premiership (Limited Overs) 1971-72
D grade Premiership 1981-82
A grade captain 1968-69 to 1970-71 and 1973-74
B grade captain 1975-76 to 1979-80 and 1982-83 to 1983-84
Club Coach 1973-74
Hon. Secretary WTDCC 1976-77 to 1979-80 WTDCC Committee 1968-69 to 1980-81
WTDCC Life Member