Background
Still was born in Bathurst, New South Wales.
Still was born in Bathurst, New South Wales.
A tall round arm bowler who could generate movement off the pitch, he proved an effective opening bowler. Still claimed 3/24 off 9 overs, and MacDowall took 5/23 off 9. Between the two, they claimed 15 wickets to set up an 8 wickets victory for the Tasmanians.
Still did not play another game for Tasmania until the 1857-1858 season, when he was recalled to face the Victorians again.
Tasmania were demolished for 33 on a damp green pitch, with Gideon Elliott taking an astonishing 9/2 off 19 overs. The Victorians replied with 115, Still claiming 3/21 off his 18 overs.
Tasmania was again bundled out, this time for a slightly better 62, but it handed Victoria victory by an innings and 20 runs, with Still not required to bowl in a second innings, his first class career had ended. Robert Still died in Launceston, Tasmania, aged 85 years.