sentences:  His most successful season with the ball was 1974-75; despite turning 41 during the season he took 34 wickets at 20.11 and helped Otago to victory in the Plunket Shield.He also played 31 matches for Southland and Thames Valley in the Hawke Cup between 1961 and 1979.He captained Southland during their reign as title-holders between 1973 and 1977.