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Joe Shorrocks

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Joe Shorrocks
Personal information
Full nameJoseph Shorrocks
Born (1999-11-25) 25 November 1999 (age 24)
Billinge Higher End, Wigan, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)
Weight14 st 11 lb (94 kg)
Playing information
PositionLoose forward, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019–23 Wigan Warriors 72 3 0 0 12
2019(loan) London Skolars 1 0 0 0 0
2023(loan) Leigh Leopards 4 1 0 0 4
2024– Salford Red Devils 22 0 0 0 0
Total 99 4 0 0 16
Source: [1][2]
As of 23 August 2024

Joseph Shorrocks (born 25 November 1999) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row or loose forward for Salford Red Devils in the Betfred Super League.

He has spent time on loan from Wigan at the London Skolars in Betfred League 1.

Background

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Shorrocks was born in Billinge Higher End, Wigan, England

Playing career

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Wigan Warriors

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Shorrocks made his club debut for Wigan in round 10 of the 2019 Super League season against Wakefield Trinity. Shorrocks made 28 appearances for Wigan in the 2021 Super League season including their playoff loss to Leeds. In the 2022 Super League, Shorrocks played 20 games but did not feature in the clubs 2022 Challenge Cup final victory over Huddersfield.[3]

Shorrocks played 15 games for Wigan in the 2023 Super League season. He did not play in the clubs 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons.[4]

Salford Red Devils

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On 20 November 2023, it was reported that Shorrocks had signed for Salford on a three-year deal.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Player Summary: Joe Shorrocks". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Joe Shorrocks - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  3. ^ "Wigan Warriors: Joe Shorrocks says he's excited to experience the buzz of facing St Helens at the Magic Weekend". www.wigantoday.net.
  4. ^ "Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons". www.theguardian.com.
  5. ^ "Joe Shorrocks: Salford Red Devils sign versatile Wigan Warriors forward on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 20 November 2023.
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