Jake Averillo

Jake Averillo

Personal information
Born	(2000-08-11) 11 August 2000 (age 24) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	92 kg (14 st 7 lb)
Playing information
Position	Centre, Fullback, Five-eighth
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2020–23 Canterbury Bulldogs 78 31 39 0 202 2024– Dolphins 23 11 0 0 44 Total 101 42 39 0 246 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2022 Prime Minister's XIII 1 1 0 0 4
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

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] In round 26 of the 2024 NRL season, Averillo scored two tries for the Dolphins in their 40-6 victory over rivals Brisbane. ^[18]

Statistics

Year	Team	Games	Tries	Goals	Pts
2020	Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs	13	3	12	36
2021		21	7	27	82
2022		20	9		36
2023		24	6		24
2024	Dolphins	19	7		28
	Totals	97	38	39	230

source: ^[19]

References

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

External links

• Dolphins profile
• Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs profile
• RLP profile