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Toddy Edwards was an Australian former professional soccer player who played as a forward for Blackstone and the Australia national soccer team.

International career

Edwards played his first and only international match for Australia on 7 June 1924 against Canada in a very controversial selection. Some of Edwards' teammates had refused to play after his only game for Australia when Bill Mitchell was initially going to be selected to play instead of Edwards.

Referee career

After his end in his club career, Edwards became a referee. He first controlled the 1936 Tristram Shield Final between Milton and Booval Stars at Lang Park. He was also selected as the referee for his first international match as referee with teams Australia and India in August 1938.

Career statistics

International

References

1. Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. ISBN 978-0-648-13330-8.
2. "SOCCER FOOTBALL". The Bundaberg Mail. Vol. 54, no. 8, 701. Queensland, Australia. 9 June 1924. p. 5. Retrieved 12 December 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
3. ^ "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. ozfootball.net. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
4. "Soccer". The Courier-mail. No. 953. Queensland, Australia. 18 September 1936. p. 12. Retrieved 12 December 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
5. ""Toddy" Edwards To Referee Test". The Courier-mail. No. 1555. Queensland, Australia. 26 August 1938. p. 10. Retrieved 12 December 2020 – via National Library of Australia.

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