NRL 
NRLW 
Jake Averillo
| Player # | 803 |
|---|---|
| Position | Utility Back |
| Height | 183cm |
| Weight | 92kg |
| DOB | 11th Aug 2000 |
| Origin | Sydney, NSW |
| Junior Club | Bankstown Sports, NSW |
| Debut | 2020: Round 2 vs North Queensland |
| Other Clubs | Dolphins |
| Rep |
The local junior, who was a product of the Bankstown Sports club, has come through the Bulldogs system, being a star member of the club's SG Ball side in 2018, before moving on to Jersey Flegg last season.
He also made an impressive entry into the Canterbury Cup in 2019 and has been rewarded for his progression by being named in the Bulldogs Top 30 NRL squad this season.
The talented outside back extended his contract with the club until the end of the 2021 season.
Jake made his NRL debut in round 2 of the 2020 season for the Bulldogs against the North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium.
In round 14 of the 2021 NRL season Jake scored two tries and kicked five goals as Canterbury defeated St. George Illawarra. This was Canterbury–Bankstown's second win for the season. In round 22, Jake broke his hand in Canterbury's loss against the New Zealand Warriors. In round 25, he scored two tries in a 38–0 victory over the Wests Tigers. Jake made a total of 21 appearances for the club in the 2021 NRL season.
In round 12 of the 2022 NRL season he scored two tries in their 34–24 loss against St. George Illawarra at Belmore Sports Ground. In round 14 Jake scored two tries in their 34–4 victory over the Parramatta Eels. The following week, he scored two tries in their 36–12 victory over the Wests Tigers. Jake played a total of 20 matches for the Bulldogs throughout the season scoring nine tries. The club finished twelfth on the table and missed the finals.
In round 9 of the 2023 NRL season Jake scored two tries in their 18–16 victory over St. George Illawarra. The following week, Jake scored two tries in Their 30–34 loss against Canberra. In round 20 of the 2023 NRL season he scored two tries for Canterbury in their 44–24 loss against Brisbane.
Jake signed a three year contract to join the Dolphins in 2024.
