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[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Jake Averillo joins Wests Tigers on four-year deal

The Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of Jake Averillo, with the centre inking a four-year deal with the Club.

www.weststigers.com.au

The Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of Jake Averillo, with the centre inking a four-year deal with the Club.

Arriving at Concord for the 2027 NRL season, Averillo will play an important role in Benji Marshall’s backline and joins a core group of players committed to the Wests Tigers until the end of 2030.

Renowned for his speed, footwork and versatility, Averillo has amassed over 130 first grade appearances since making his debut for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 2020.

Having spent four seasons with the Bulldogs, the Bankstown Sports and Moorebank Rams junior made the move north to the Dolphins in 2024 – having made 54 appearances, scoring 28 tries.

The 25-year-old – who has scored six tries in seven matches this season – brings strike power and experience to the Club’s backline, as well as the ability to cover multiple positions ahead of the 2027 campaign.

On signing his new deal, Averillo said he was looking forward to working under Marshall in 2027.


“I’m excited to be joining the Tigers and working under Benji and his team,” Averillo said.

“I’ve seen the way the Club has been building over the past few seasons, and after speaking with Benji, I’m looking forward to being part of the journey.

“The Club has some quality players signed long-term and I’m keen to playing alongside them and help bring success to the Tigers.”

Wests Tigers NRL Head Coach, Benji Marshall welcomed the news of Averillo’s commitment to the Club in 2027.

“We’re really pleased to have Jake join us from next season on a long-term deal. He’s a very talented player who will add a lot to our team,” Marshall said.

"Jake will bring plenty of strengths to our squad including speed and creativity to our centres and also cover multiple positions."
Benji Marshall
NRL Head Coach

“After speaking with Jake, I loved his character and confidence, he’ll fit right into what we’re building here at the Wests Tigers.

“We look forward to welcoming Jake and his family to the Club.”

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Was refreshing the forum all day yesterday waiting for this news. Very excited. Can't wait to have him here. A centre with speed, and he plays right side so we'll have strike both sides with Taylan on the other side.

 

[Tom Shines]

Yes ..good signing I think …even if we have been expecting it for a few weeks now …

We have paid a reasonable sum and I heard on one of the pods that we were the highest bidder by some margin … having said that , if they have identified him to fill a weakness on the team, I don’t really object to them doing what was required to get their man …. Doesn’t seem to be a ton of options out there otherwise…

 

[TheKhan]

Yes ..good signing I think …even if we have been expecting it for a few weeks now …

We have paid a reasonable sum and I heard on one of the pods that we were the highest bidder by some margin … having said that , if they have identified him to fill a weakness on the team, I don’t really object to them doing what was required to get their man …. Doesn’t seem to be a ton of options out there otherwise…

I agree. Players of his talent are just going to get more expensive with more and more teams trying to buy from a very shallow pool of talent

 

[innsaneink]

Good to see no mention of being Luais replacement in that piece

 

[TheEnz]

Good to see no mention of being Luais replacement in that piece

In fact they were very clear about him playing in the backline...no mention of the halves and also his utility value in the backline.

 

[Camel2281]

Good to see no mention of being Luais replacement in that piece

He was never going to be. One dumbass journo comment then a few posters on here who love to troll and complain were using it as gospel. Javon Andrews is the man who will replace Luai. Kid is going to be a star

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Thank you, this deal is finally done, with the drawn out delay I was losing all my money to the swear jar.

 

[Betterdays22]

Jake Averillo joins Wests Tigers on four-year deal

The Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of Jake Averillo, with the centre inking a four-year deal with the Club.

www.weststigers.com.au

The Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of Jake Averillo, with the centre inking a four-year deal with the Club.

Arriving at Concord for the 2027 NRL season, Averillo will play an important role in Benji Marshall’s backline and joins a core group of players committed to the Wests Tigers until the end of 2030.

Renowned for his speed, footwork and versatility, Averillo has amassed over 130 first grade appearances since making his debut for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 2020.

Having spent four seasons with the Bulldogs, the Bankstown Sports and Moorebank Rams junior made the move north to the Dolphins in 2024 – having made 54 appearances, scoring 28 tries.

The 25-year-old – who has scored six tries in seven matches this season – brings strike power and experience to the Club’s backline, as well as the ability to cover multiple positions ahead of the 2027 campaign.

On signing his new deal, Averillo said he was looking forward to working under Marshall in 2027.


“I’m excited to be joining the Tigers and working under Benji and his team,” Averillo said.

“I’ve seen the way the Club has been building over the past few seasons, and after speaking with Benji, I’m looking forward to being part of the journey.

“The Club has some quality players signed long-term and I’m keen to playing alongside them and help bring success to the Tigers.”

Wests Tigers NRL Head Coach, Benji Marshall welcomed the news of Averillo’s commitment to the Club in 2027.

“We’re really pleased to have Jake join us from next season on a long-term deal. He’s a very talented player who will add a lot to our team,” Marshall said.

"Jake will bring plenty of strengths to our squad including speed and creativity to our centres and also cover multiple positions."
Benji Marshall
NRL Head Coach

“After speaking with Jake, I loved his character and confidence, he’ll fit right into what we’re building here at the Wests Tigers.

“We look forward to welcoming Jake and his family to the Club.”

Good upgrade on To'a

 

[Milky]

Decent signing for what is out there, I hope we haven’t paid overs. I would have preferred 2 y with 1 y in our option but I guess you can’t win em all

 

[Camel2281]

Decent signing for what is out there, I hope we haven’t paid overs. I would have preferred 2 y with 1 y in our option but I guess you can’t win em all

Experienced player (132 NRL games), whose proven to be a consistent performer,and is only 25. Why wouldn't you lock him up long term

 

[Tom Shines]

Riccio saying here that the money is $550-$600k a year which is a bit less than what was reported originally … Vossy pushing the five eighth angle though …

David Riccio on Jake Averillo signings with the Wests Tigers, If Joey Manu will return to the NRL and the topic of salary compensation for the Perth Bears! 24/06/26

Podcast Episode · Front Office with Vossy · 24 June · 12min

podcasts.apple.com

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Riccio saying here that the money is $550-$600k a year which is a bit less than what was reported originally … Vossy pushing the five eighth angle though …

David Riccio on Jake Averillo signings with the Wests Tigers, If Joey Manu will return to the NRL and the topic of salary compensation for the Perth Bears! 24/06/26

Podcast Episode · Front Office with Vossy · 24 June · 12min

podcasts.apple.com

Thats good value! Good speed, right side player and great cover for Bula ✅

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Riccio saying here that the money is $550-$600k a year which is a bit less than what was reported originally … Vossy pushing the five eighth angle though …

David Riccio on Jake Averillo signings with the Wests Tigers, If Joey Manu will return to the NRL and the topic of salary compensation for the Perth Bears! 24/06/26

Podcast Episode · Front Office with Vossy · 24 June · 12min

podcasts.apple.com

Vossy should stick to his crappy jokes only, always guaranteed to be lame.

 

[supercoach]

I think he is a really good buy, covers most backline positions, quick and can goal kick. My only question mark is the four years, would prefer a three year deal, but I guess the market place forces your hand when recruiting NRL standard players

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Riccio saying here that the money is $550-$600k a year which is a bit less than what was reported originally … Vossy pushing the five eighth angle though …

David Riccio on Jake Averillo signings with the Wests Tigers, If Joey Manu will return to the NRL and the topic of salary compensation for the Perth Bears! 24/06/26

Podcast Episode · Front Office with Vossy · 24 June · 12min

podcasts.apple.com

Just shows that most of these journos just make estimates. Originally it was a 4 year deal averaging $675-$700k and now Riccio says 'in his opinion' it's around $550-$600k. I'd say it's closer to $550k maybe with ratchet clause.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Vossy should stick to his crappy jokes only, always guaranteed to be lame.

bossy and Ginane are so bad when watching fox

 

[Odessa]

Thats good value! Good speed, right side player and great cover for Bula ✅

I saw him playing fullback a few times very impressed by him

And seeing Bula missing around 6 to 8 games a year on average great cover

The Penrith kid mite be ready after another off season so maybe he can fill in for Bula next year

 

[EllisFan]

Good signing. I do hope Makasini pushes him onto a wing before long.

 

[Camel2281]

Good signing. I do hope Makasini pushes him onto a wing before long.

It'd mean either Maka or May change to the right side. I'd love to see Maka spend a couple of seasons on the wing