24/02/2026
🏏 End of an Era at Mount Colah Cricket Club 🏏
On Saturday in our C1 Round 14 clash, Martyn “Budds” Budden played his final game as a senior player for Mount Colah, bringing to a close an incredible 28 year, one-club career.
Budds began his journey as a full-time player back in the 1997/98 season, and over nearly three decades has been a constant, loyal presence at the club.
📊 Career Statistics (on record):
• 260 matches
• 4,645 runs at an average of 20.46
• 326 wickets at an average of 19.25
(And likely more, with some records lost to time!)
In a fitting final performance during a do or die match against St Ives, Budds contributed 22 runs and took 2/20 in a second-innings fightback that nearly snatched us a semi-finals berth - a true reflection of the competitor he’s always been.
As Martyn heads interstate for his next chapter, the entire club thanks him for his dedication, loyalty, and countless contributions over the years. He’ll be greatly missed week in, week out, both on and off the field.
All the best, Budds — once a Colah player, always a Colah player 🐎 🧡❤️💛
