Ben Trbojevic Explained

Ben Trbojevic
Birth Date:2001 8, df=y
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height:193cm (76inches)
Weight:105kg (231lb)
Year1start:2021
Year1end:present
Appearances1:43
Tries1:9
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:36
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:16 August 2024

Ben Trbojevic (born 1 August 2001), also nicknamed "Burbo",[2] is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

He is the younger brother of fellow Sea Eagles Jake Trbojevic and Tom Trbojevic.[3] [4] Trbojevic has stated that he sees his older brothers as role models.[5] He is of Serbian descent. He has another brother, Luke, who does not play for the NRL.[6]

Playing career

2021

In Round 12 of the 2021 NRL season, Trbojevic made his debut for Manly-Warringah against Newcastle.[7]

2022

In Round 9 of the 2022 NRL season, Trbojevic scored two tries, a try assist, two line breaks and a line break assist in Manly's win over the Wests Tigers. [8]

2023

In round 12 of the 2023 NRL season, the MSE made an announcement in May that Trbojevic would be out of play for an extended period of time[9] following a hamstring injury during a game.[10] He played 12 matches for Manly in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 12th on the table and missed the finals.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/ben-trbojevic/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: 2022-05-07 . 'Not in the script': Burbo and Turbo shine as Tigers recruit sends Maguire a message: 3 Big Hits . 2022-05-07 . Fox Sports . en.
  3. Web site: Jake and Tom Trbojevic are Manly's younger version of the Stewart brothers. Foxsports.com.au. 31 May 2021.
  4. Web site: 2021-06-13. Ben Trbojevic inspired by brothers. 2021-06-14. 7NEWS.com.au. en.
  5. Web site: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles . 10 Aug 2022 . Player Media 10/8 - Ben Trbojevic talks about the influence Jake and Ben have on his football . 12 Jun 2023 . YouTube.
  6. Web site: 2023-03-28 . NRL contract news: Ben Trbojevic inks one-year extension with Manly Sea Eagles . 2023-06-12 . www.sportingnews.com . en-gb.
  7. Web site: 2021-05-30. Late Mail: Manly lose star in training mishap as Knights lose another star. 2021-06-14. Fox Sports. en.
  8. Web site: Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers . 2022-05-07 . National Rugby League . en.
  9. Web site: Pryde . Scott . 2023-05-23 . Double Trbojevic blow as Sea Eagles confirm injury problems . 2023-06-12 . Zero Tackle . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2023-05-21 . Manly young gun hobbles off; Roosters star confirms horror diagnosis: NRL Casualty Ward . 2023-06-12 . Fox Sports . en.
  11. Web site: The $800k call Seibold must make as Turbo hits NRL crossroads: Sea Eagles Brutal Review. www.foxsports.com.au.