Tony Evans

MACKIE PEOPLE · LIFE MEMBER · HALL OF FAME LEGEND

HALL OF FAME · LEGEND · INDUCTED 2025

Tony “Traf” Evans

A cricketer, captain, coach and administrator whose contribution helped shape generations of Mackie Cricket Club.

Tony “Traf” Evans at his Hall of Fame induction and elevation to Legend status
Induction presentation by Marcus Middleton, 8 February 2025.
437Games
3,081Runs
813Wickets

Life Member: 1978
Batting average: 13.06 · Highest score: 91
Bowling average: 15.20 · Best bowling: 8/26

Playing achievements

  • Captained every grade from A through to H and won a bowling award in each.
  • Captained two premiership sides and celebrated four grand final wins.
  • Returned 5/10 and 7/11 against Washington Park in 1971.
  • Scored 91 in a partnership of 153 with Andrew Moses after coming in at 8/71.
  • Held seven catches at second slip in a final.

Service to cricket

  • Served as Club President for over 20 years, Vice President for 10 years and Secretary for two years.
  • Coached Under 12 and Under 16 teams and served as Chairman of Selectors.
  • Received the Victorian Cricket Association Volunteer Award in 2000/01.