He played 32 first-class matches for Otago between the 1917–18 and 1929–30 seasons and later became a selector for the New Zealand national cricket team.

[1] A left-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper,[2] he made his first-class debut against Southland in 1917–18.

Batting at number four, he made 157 not out, part of a team total of 313 runs.

"[9] In the 1930s he served on the selection panel for the Otago team;[10] during the Second World War he was the sole selector.

[11] He also coached young players in Dunedin[12] and was a selector for the New Zealand national side.