Ben Trbojevic
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| Born | 1 August 2001 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (16 st 7 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 13 April 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ben Trbojevic (born 1 August 2001), also nicknamed "Burbo",[2] is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre or second-row forward for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Background[edit]
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[edit]
2021[edit]
In Round 12 of the 2021 NRL season, Trbojevic made his debut for Manly-Warringah against Newcastle.[7]
2022[edit]
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[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "'Not in the script': Burbo and Turbo shine as Tigers recruit sends Maguire a message: 3 Big Hits". Fox Sports. 7 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "Jake and Tom Trbojevic are Manly's younger version of the Stewart brothers". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "Ben Trbojevic inspired by brothers". 7NEWS.com.au. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (10 August 2022). "Player Media 10/8 - Ben Trbojevic talks about the influence Jake and Ben have on his football". YouTube. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "NRL contract news: Ben Trbojevic inks one-year extension with Manly Sea Eagles". www.sportingnews.com. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Late Mail: Manly lose star in training mishap as Knights lose another star". Fox Sports. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers". National Rugby League. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ Pryde, Scott (23 May 2023). "Double Trbojevic blow as Sea Eagles confirm injury problems". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Manly young gun hobbles off; Roosters star confirms horror diagnosis: NRL Casualty Ward". Fox Sports. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "The $800k call Seibold must make as Turbo hits NRL crossroads: Sea Eagles Brutal Review". www.foxsports.com.au.
External links[edit]
- Manly Sea Eagles profile
- Statistics at Rugby League Project
- Footage of 2023 hamstring injury at TikTok
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