Jake Averillo Explained

Jake Averillo
Birth Date:2000 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height:183cm (72inches)
Weight:920NaN0
Year1start:2020
Year1end:23
Appearances1:78
Tries1:31
Goals1:39
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:202
Club2:Dolphins
Year2start:2024
Year2end:present
Appearances2:20
Tries2:8
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:32
Yearastart:2022
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:1
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:4
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:17 August 2024

Jake Averillo (born 11 August 2000) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Dolphins in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

Background

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

Canterbury–Bankstown Bulldogs (2020–2023)

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)

Averillo commenced a three-year contract with the Dolphins from 2024 onwards.[17]

Statistics

!Year!Team!Games!Tries!Goals!Pts
2020 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs1331236
20212172782
202220936
202324624
2024 Dolphins19728
Totals973839230
source:[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jake Averillo – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Official NRL profile of Jake Averillo for Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | NRL.com. National Rugby League.
  3. Web site: Round 2 NRL team lists . NRL.com . 10 March 2020.
  4. Web site: Taumalolo the man as Cowboys beat Bulldogs. 2020-03-19. ESPN.com. en. 2020-06-01.
  5. Web site: 'We were in control': Averillo stars in Bulldogs blitz. www.nrl.com. 14 June 2021.
  6. Web site: Fifita hospitalised with 'significant' larynx injury, 'trouble breathing': Casualty Ward. www.foxsports.com.au. 16 August 2021.
  7. Web site: Gold Coast Titans beat Warriors 44–0 to clinch NRL finals berth, Canterbury defeats Wests Tigers 38–0. www.abc.net.au.
  8. Web site: Flanagan in line for another NRL recall as Barrett seethes at bunker. www.smh.com.au. 15 August 2021.
  9. Web site: Canterbury Bulldogs set to sign Rabbitohs star Braidon Burns, Storm prop Max King for 2022 NRL season. wwos.nine.com.au.
  10. News: Parramatta Eels edge Canberra Raiders 28–20, Dragons beat Bulldogs 34–24. ABC News. 29 May 2022 .
  11. Web site: 'Disgraceful': Mitchell Moses' unforgivable blunder in loss to Canterbury Bulldogs. www.news.com.au.
  12. News: Canterbury Bulldogs beat Wests Tigers, Canberra Raiders survive dogged Newcastle Knights fightback. ABC News. 19 June 2022 .
  13. Web site: NRL 2022: Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs season review. www.sportingnews.com. 12 September 2022 .
  14. Web site: Awesome Averillo leads Bulldogs to victory over Dragons. au.sports.yahoo.com. 30 April 2023 .
  15. News: Magic Round begins with Brisbane Broncos beating Manly 32–6, Canberra Raiders downing Canterbury Bulldogs 34–30. ABC News. 5 May 2023 .
  16. Web site: 'Magician' Reynolds puts on clinic as Broncos spoil Bulldogs' farewell party at Belmore: Big Hits. www.foxsports.com.au. 15 July 2023 .
  17. Web site: NRL contract news: Jake Averillo signs with Dolphins, will depart Bulldogs at end of 2023. 21 June 2023 .
  18. Web site: Jake Averillo - Playing Career - RLP . 2024-07-24 . www.rugbyleagueproject.org.