Official Jake Averillo signs contract extension with Bulldogs

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Talented local junior Jake Averillo has continued the trend of positive news for Bulldogs Members and fans by extending his contract with the club by a further two years, keeping him at Belmore until the end of the 2023 season.

The talented 20 year-old back made his NRL debut last season and showed his versatility by playing in the centres, on the wing and in the halves at various times.

A product of the Bankstown Sports/Moorebank Rams clubs, Averillo played in thirteen NRL matches last season, scoring three tries and kicking twelve goals and impressed all judges with his footwork and speed off the mark. His performances earned him the Bulldogs Rookie of the Year for 2020.

Bulldogs Chief Executive Andrew Hill was delighted to be able to keep the talented local junior at Belmore:

"Jake has shown during his first season at Belmore that he has the talent and versatility to be an excellent player for this club for a long time to come.

His progression through the local junior competition and then through our lower grades is a great example of what we are trying to achieve as a development club and we think that he will benefit enormously from working under Trent Barrett.

We believe that with recent signings we are creating the opportunity for a new beginning here at Belmore leading into next season and Jake will be a major part of that."

 

[Tassie Devil]

Fuck me. Great news! Was just starting to worry we'd lose him

 

[rfs]

This is big! The club knew that he would be hot property so they locked him up before clubs can talk to him NOV 1.

Thank you for having brains! I applaud you.

Yiewwwwwww

 

[Dingo]

Excellent news. Jake is definitely one to hold on to.

 

[c-b-b]

Hopefully they decide the best position for him and stick with it through next season. He was moved around a fair bit this season.

 

[Dapper Dog]

I've been so focused on who might be bringing to the club, that I forgot we hadn't yet tied Averillo down

Awesome news and sorted just before Nov 1st too.

Nice one Dogs!

 

[Spoonman84]

Good stuff this avoids any negotiations during the season and anyone else swooping in. Let’s hope he can get regular game time in one position next year and really go to the next level. Hitting the tackle bags over the off season wouldn’t hurt him either.

 

[Donkey Slayer]

Was just honestly thinking this yesterday haha

Verry nicce

 

[Jackson_1994]

Great news

 

[Spoonman84]

Jake was really the only player coming off contract next year that was must keep in my opinion so it’s good to get it done.

 

[GoTheDoggies]

The vibe around the club now has turned very quickly.

The deals keep getting done. We're headed in the right direction now. A couple more key signings and 2021 will be even more exciting.

 

[The Dominator]

Great news. Im hoping Matt Doorey is next. Bit worried about his situation.

 

[MatstaDogg]

niiiiiiiice!! Things are falling into line at the club. Now to get a couple of more signings with some star players and we will be looking good come next season. I am enjoying the positive news coming from the club of late.

 

[bradyk]

Lets gooo, I really like this kid, hopefully he makes it.

 

[El Padrino]

excellent news.... well done to the new and improved board

 

[jof]

How good is it to finally have a coach that is not an absolute spud in recognizing talent?

 

[joedog]

Thats what im talking about use your fuckin heads

 

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[Cosmo24]

Sensational news! Love the bloke.
Can’t wait to see him progress under TBaz

 

[bullanth]

Great to see,I can see him becoming a long term bulldog,in the mould of terry lamb and Turvey Mortimer,