John Bilbija Explained

John Bilbija
Fullname:John Bilbija
Birth Date:1959
Club1:Balmain Tigers
Year1start:1980
Year1end:81
Appearances1:4
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:3
Club2:Parramatta Eels
Year2start:1982
Appearances2:1
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Club3:Western Suburbs
Year3start:1986
Year3end:87
Appearances3:40
Tries3:1
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:4
Club4:South Sydney
Year4start:1988
Appearances4:4
Tries4:0
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:0
Source:[1]
Updated:28 December 2022

John Bilbija is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Western Suburbs, Balmain, Parramatta and South Sydney in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Bilbija made his first grade debut for Balmain in round 4 of the 1980 NSWRL season against Cronulla-Sutherland at Leichhardt Oval. The following season, he was limited to only one appearance as the club finished with the Wooden Spoon. In 1982, Bilbija signed for defending premiers Parramatta and made one appearance for the club in round 2 against his former side Balmain. In 1986, Bilbija joined Western Suburbs and made 40 appearances over two years however in his final season the club finished with the wooden spoon. In 1988, Bilbija signed for South Sydney and played four games for the club but was released at the end of the year.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Bilbija - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2022-12-23.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: Western Suburbs first grade players. www.westsmagpies.com.au.
  4. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - John Bilbija. www.ssralmanac.com.
  5. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.
  6. Web site: A visit to John Bilbija. www.menofleague.com.