'Jock' Tradd Explained

'Jock' Tradd
Fullname:	Joffre Peter Tradd
Birth Date:	14 November 1922
Birth Place:	Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:	Warrawong, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:	yes
Club1:	St. George
Year1start:	1946
Appearances1:	3
Tries1:	1
Goals1:	0
Fieldgoals1:	0
Points1:	3
Source:	^[1]
Updated:	10 July 2019

Joffre Peter Jock Tradd (or Trad) (1922–2000) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.

Playing career

Tradd came to the St. George club from the N.S.W, South Coast for one season in 1946. A handy lock-forward, he was noted for his defensive game. Injuries disrupted his season with only limited appearances for the Red V. He trialled with the North Sydney club in 1947, before finishing his career as Captain/coach of the Gerringong rugby league club in 1950.^{[2] [3]}

War service

Tradd also enlisted in the Australian Army in World War II.^[4]

Death

Tradd died on 7 June 2000 in Warrawong, New South Wales age 77.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: P Tradd - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
2. SOUTH COAST TIMES/WOLLONGONG ARGUS: Sports League page 26/6/1950 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/142870285?searchTerm=jock%20tradd&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales|||l-decade=195
3. Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players" 1995 Edition
4. Roll WW2, list Joffre Peter Trad http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=281690
5. Illawarra Mercury, death notice. 9/7/2000