Andy played for Bankstown, Balmain and SUCC during a Grade career that began in 1980.
He was 1st Grade cap no154 for Bankstown and 1st Grade cap no610 for Sydney University.
An attacking right hand opening batsman and occasional wicket keeper, Andy made his 1st Grade debut with Bankstown in 1983-84 and scored his initial 1st Grade century against Sydney University in 1986-87 in a commanding innings of 113 which included 16 fours.
He was enticed to Sydney University as a paid coach and as 1st Grade captain for the 1994-95 season. He was a popular captain, always optimistic and happy with his new teammates He found a rich vein of form that produced 1113 runs in his two seasons which included a dominant innings of 139 in the 50 over competition and 104 against Mosman when he and Richard Montgomerie added 191 for the 2nd wicket. He carried out his coaching role cheerfully and conscientiously and established a strong rapport with players in all grades. His work contributed to the club’s strong season in 1994-95, when Thirds and Fourths won premierships and Fifths also reached the finals.
For the beginning of the 1995-96 season, he returned to Bankstown. In all grades for Bankstown, he scored 6488 runs, quite often with the Waugh twins, Steve and Mark, as his companions. He was a great friend of Mark in particular
The Club extends its deepest sympathy to Andy’s family.