Jake Averillo
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| Born | 11 August 2000 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 92 kg (14 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Fullback, Five-eighth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 8 September 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jake Averillo (born 11 August 2000) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Dolphins in the National Rugby League (NRL).
He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
Background
[edit]Averillo was born in Sydney and played junior rugby league for Bankstown Sports and Moorebank Rams.[2] He is the nephew of Socceroo Jason Van Blerk, the grandson of Socceroo Cliff Van Blerk and is of Zimbabwean descent.
Playing career
[edit]Canterbury–Bankstown Bulldogs (2020–2023)
[edit]Averillo made his NRL debut in round 2 of the 2020 season for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs against the North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium.[3][4]
In round 14 of the 2021 NRL season Averillo scored two tries and kicked five goals as Canterbury–Bankstown defeated St. George Illawarra. This was Canterbury–Bankstown's second win for the season.[5] In round 22 Averillo broke his hand in Canterbury-Bankstown's loss against the New Zealand Warriors.[6] In round 25, he scored two tries for Canterbury–Bankstown in a 38–0 victory over the Wests Tigers.[7] Averillo made a total of twenty-one appearances for Canterbury–Bankstown in the 2021 NRL season.[8][9]
In round 12 of the 2022 NRL season he scored two tries for Canterbury–Bankstown in their 34–24 loss against St. George Illawarra at Belmore Sports Ground.[10] In round 14 Averillo scored two tries for Canterbury-Bankstown in their 34–4 victory over the Parramatta Eels.[11] The following week, he scored two tries in Canterbury–Bankstown's 36–12 victory over the Wests Tigers.[12] Averillo played a total of 20 matches for Canterbury-Bankstown throughout the season scoring nine tries. The club finished twelfth on the table and missed the finals.[13]
In round 9 of the 2023 NRL season Averillo scored two tries for Canterbury–Bankstown in their 18–16 victory over St. George Illawarra.[14] The following week, Averillo scored two tries in Canterbury-Bankstown's 30–34 loss against Canberra.[15] In round 20 of the 2023 NRL season Averillo scored two tries for Canterbury in their 44–24 loss against Brisbane.[16]
Dolphins (2024–2026)
[edit]Averillo commenced a three-year contract with the Dolphins from 2024 onwards.[17] In round 26 of the 2024 NRL season, Averillo scored two tries for the Dolphins in their 40-6 victory over rivals Brisbane.[18] Averillo played a total of 23 matches for the Dolphins in the 2024 NRL season and scored eleven tries as the club finished 10th on the table.[19]
Statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Tries | Goals | Pts |
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| 2020 |  Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 13 | 3 | 12 | 36 |
| 2021 | 21 | 7 | 27 | 82 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 9 | 36 | ||
| 2023 | 24 | 6 | 24 | ||
| 2024 |  Dolphins | 23 | 11 | 44 | |
| Totals | 101 | 42 | 39 | 246 |
source:[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jake Averillo – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Official NRL profile of Jake Averillo for Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | NRL.com". National Rugby League.
- ^ "Round 2 NRL team lists". NRL.com. 10 March 2020.
- ^ "Taumalolo the man as Cowboys beat Bulldogs". ESPN.com. 19 March 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- ^ "'We were in control': Averillo stars in Bulldogs blitz". www.nrl.com. 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Fifita hospitalised with 'significant' larynx injury, 'trouble breathing': Casualty Ward". www.foxsports.com.au. 16 August 2021.
- ^ "Gold Coast Titans beat Warriors 44–0 to clinch NRL finals berth, Canterbury defeats Wests Tigers 38–0". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "Flanagan in line for another NRL recall as Barrett seethes at bunker". www.smh.com.au. 15 August 2021.
- ^ "Canterbury Bulldogs set to sign Rabbitohs star Braidon Burns, Storm prop Max King for 2022 NRL season". wwos.nine.com.au.
- ^ "Parramatta Eels edge Canberra Raiders 28–20, Dragons beat Bulldogs 34–24". ABC News. 29 May 2022.
- ^ "'Disgraceful': Mitchell Moses' unforgivable blunder in loss to Canterbury Bulldogs". www.news.com.au.
- ^ "Canterbury Bulldogs beat Wests Tigers, Canberra Raiders survive dogged Newcastle Knights fightback". ABC News. 19 June 2022.
- ^ "NRL 2022: Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs season review". www.sportingnews.com. 12 September 2022.
- ^ "Awesome Averillo leads Bulldogs to victory over Dragons". au.sports.yahoo.com. 30 April 2023.
- ^ "Magic Round begins with Brisbane Broncos beating Manly 32–6, Canberra Raiders downing Canterbury Bulldogs 34–30". ABC News. 5 May 2023.
- ^ "'Magician' Reynolds puts on clinic as Broncos spoil Bulldogs' farewell party at Belmore: Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au. 15 July 2023.
- ^ "NRL contract news: Jake Averillo signs with Dolphins, will depart Bulldogs at end of 2023". 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Mind games behind Wayne's Dolphins 'masterclass' as 'miserable' moment sums up Broncos: What we learned". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "The Mole's end-of-season review: How one star 'lost his way' as Dolphins struggle with 'demanding' schedule". www.nine.com.au.
- ^ "Jake Averillo - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 24 July 2024.