Ben Trbojevic

Ben Trbojevic
Personal information
Born (2001-08-01) 1 August 2001 (age 23)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight105 kg (16 st 7 lb)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021– Manly Sea Eagles 47 10 0 0 40
Source: [1]
As of 21 September 2024
RelativesJake Trbojevic (brother)
Tom Trbojevic (brother)

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

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

2021

In Round 12 of the 2021 NRL season, Trbojevic made his debut for Manly-Warringah against Newcastle.[7]

2022

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

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]

2024

He played 21 matches for Manly in the 2024 NRL season as they finished 7th on the table and qualified for the finals. Manly would be eliminated in the second week of the finals by the Sydney Roosters.[12]

References

  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "'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.
  3. ^ "Jake and Tom Trbojevic are Manly's younger version of the Stewart brothers". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Ben Trbojevic inspired by brothers". 7NEWS.com.au. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "NRL contract news: Ben Trbojevic inks one-year extension with Manly Sea Eagles". www.sportingnews.com. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Late Mail: Manly lose star in training mishap as Knights lose another star". Fox Sports. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers". National Rugby League. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  9. ^ Pryde, Scott (23 May 2023). "Double Trbojevic blow as Sea Eagles confirm injury problems". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Manly young gun hobbles off; Roosters star confirms horror diagnosis: NRL Casualty Ward". Fox Sports. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  11. ^ "The $800k call Seibold must make as Turbo hits NRL crossroads: Sea Eagles Brutal Review". www.foxsports.com.au.
  12. ^ "The Mole's season review: Luke Brooks 'revels' at Manly Sea Eagles but 30 seconds of horror luck ends season". www.nine.com.au.


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