Robert became 1st X1 scorer in 1960 – halcyon days for Bradfield cricket under Michael Ricketts, widely considered the best master in charge on the circuit, hence he managed an MCC Schools tour of South Africa. Indeed, EM Wellings writing in 1963 Wisden stated that in 1962 ‘of the individual schools Bradfield perhaps deserve first mention. They were unbeaten in 15 matches, and since they have lost only 5 inter-school games in the past 11 years they have the strongest possible claims to be considered the most consistent team of the period. At the start of term the prospects were not good; that a new side was fashioned so successfully proves how well-founded cricket is at Bradfield. Another Mence seems to be on the way up. Among the new members of the side was GRJ Roope, who at the age of 15 made 611 runs, took 11 wickets and became a first-rate slip fielder.
James Wyatt (G 58-63)
