Ian played for SUCC from 1954 until 1958 after graduating from Barker College. He was a wicket keeper and a handy batsman who played 4 games in 1st Grade in 1957-58, after debuting in 3rd Grade in 1954-55. He served on the Club's General Committee and played in the Intervarsity games against Melbourne University. He was said to display "club spirit and enthusiasm."
He batted "beautifully at times and lacked concentration in others", wrote his 2nd Grade captain in 1955-56 when his 68 not out against Glebe and 41 not out vs Gordon were invaluable. His 73 against Manly in 3rds in 1957-58 remained his highest score for the Club.The Club was well served with outstanding keepers such as David de Carvalho and Mac Chambers but Ian, despite a withered leg after contracting polio as a child, earned his eventual selection in 1st grade.
SUCC 1st Grade: 4-2-23-38- 19.0. 6 catches, 1 stumping
SUCC All Grades: 54-9-73-606- 13.4. 30 catches, 12 stumpings. Not all wicket keeping figures have been kept.
James Rodgers