Jim Tait (rugby league) explained

Jim Tait
Fullname:Victor James Tait
Birth Date:1904
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1924
Year1end:36
Appearances1:16
Tries1:4
Goals1:3
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:18
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1931
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:1
Goalsa:4
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:11
Coachteam1:South Sydney
Coachyear1start:1941
Source:[1]
Updated:6 December 2022

Jim Tait was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for the South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. He coached South Sydney Rabbitohs first grade from 1941- 1943 and later served on the club's board. His brother Alec, also played for the Rabbitohs.

Playing career

Tait was a Redfern United junior and made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 9 of the 1928 NSWRL season against North Sydney at North Sydney Oval. [2]

Representative career

Tait was selected by New South Wales in 1931 and played in two matches against Brisbane firsts and Toowoomba.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jim Tait - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2022-12-06.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)