Alfred Postles

Alfred Postles (16 June 1903 – 11 August 1976) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played 31 first-class matches for Auckland between 1924 and 1943.[1]

Alfred Postles
Alf Postles in 1936
Personal information
Full name
Alfred John Postles
Born(1903-06-16)16 June 1903
Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
Died11 August 1976(1976-08-11) (aged 73)
Auckland, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off-spin
RelationsBryce Postles (son)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1924-25 to 1942-43Auckland
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 31
Runs scored 1588
Batting average 29.96
100s/50s 3/7
Top score 103
Balls bowled 794
Wickets 8
Bowling average 45.37
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 4/20
Catches/stumpings 18/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 25 May 2019

Alf Postles was a batsman and occasional off-spin bowler who captained Auckland for three seasons, in each of which they won the Plunket Shield: 1933–34, 1937-38 and 1938–39. His best match was against Canterbury in the 1937-38 Plunket Shield, when he made his highest score, 103, and took his best figures, 4 for 20, and Auckland beat Canterbury by an innings and 193 runs.[2] He later served as president of the Auckland Cricket Association and of the New Zealand Cricket Council.[3]

Postles was educated at Auckland Grammar School.[4] He married Marjorie Jeffries in Auckland on 27 January 1930.[5] He served as a lieutenant in the New Zealand Army during World War II, stationed in New Zealand.[6]

His son Bryce played for Auckland in the 1950s.

See also

References
  1. "Alfred Postles". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  2. "Auckland v Canterbury 1937-38". CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  3. R. T. Brittenden, "A. J. Postles", The Cricketer, October 1976, p. 30.
  4. "Reflections in sporting mirror". Auckland Star: 16. 10 March 1945.
  5. "Wedding". New Zealand Herald: 17. 28 January 1930.
  6. "Army v. Navy". Evening Post: 6. 18 January 1944.
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