Jake Turpin
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Full name | Jake Anthony Turpin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | (1996-11-16) 16 November 1996 (age 27) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 86 kg (13 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Hooker, Halfback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 22 June 2024 |
Jake Turpin (born 16 November 1996) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
He previously for the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Background
Turpin was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
He played his junior rugby league for Redlands and the Ipswich Brothers, before being signed by the Melbourne Storm.
Playing career
Early years
From 2014 to 2016, Turpin played for the Melbourne Storm NYC team, playing 44 games scoring 9 tries and kicking one field goal[2] before graduating to their Queensland Cup team, Sunshine Coast Falcons in 2017.[3]
2018
In 2018, Turpin joined the Brisbane Broncos.[3] In round 17 of the 2018 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Broncos against the Gold Coast Titans, starting off the interchange bench after regular hooker Andrew McCullough was called up to the Queensland State of Origin team.[4][5]
2019
Turpin played 15 games for Brisbane in the 2019 NRL season including the club's 58–0 loss against Parramatta in the elimination final.[6]
2020
Turpin played six games for Brisbane in the 2020 NRL season due to a broken leg and a broken hand injuries suffered, as the club finished last on the table and claimed their first ever wooden spoon.[7]
2021
In round 10, Turpin captained his first game for the Brisbane club stepping in for Alex Glenn. Brisbane would go on to lose the match 50–6 against Manly-Warringah.[8]
2022 & 2023
Turpin played a total of 15 games for Brisbane in the 2022 NRL season as the club missed the finals. At the end of 2022, he signed a contract to join the Sydney Roosters. Turpin played a total of 15 games for the Sydney Roosters in the 2023 NRL season. On 21 September, it was announced that Turpin had been released by the club after not being able to secure a new contract.[9] On 24 September, Turpin played for North Sydney in their 2023 NSW Cup grand final loss against South Sydney.[10] On 8 November 2023, Turpin signed a contract to join the Canterbury ahead of the 2024 NRL season.[11]
References
- ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Jake Turpin - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ "T". 27 December 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Jake Turpin signs with Brisbane Broncos - Zero Tackle". 14 December 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Round 17 Team Lists - Zero Tackle". 3 July 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Late Mail - Broncos v Titans". 8 July 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ^ "Seibold: 'Top to bottom' review needed as Brisbane search for answers". NRL.
- ^ "Brisbane get wooden spoon as North Queensland finish on a high". www.nrl.com.
- ^ "Manly thrashes Brisbane 50-6, Wests Tigers beat Newcastle 36-18 as Magic Round gets under way". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "Roosters confirm five new departures as three futures remain in balance". www.zerotackle.com.
- ^ "Taaffe's statement as Souths end 40-year drought; veteran's captain's knock: Reserves Wrap". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "NRL contract news: Canterbury Bulldogs sign Drew Hutchison, Kurt Mann and Jake Turpin for 2024 season". www.sportingnews.com.
External links
- Brisbane Broncos profile
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