John Bilbija

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John Bilbija
Personal information
Full nameJohn Bilbija
Born1959
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1980–81 Balmain Tigers 41003
1982 Parramatta Eels 10000
1986–87 Western Suburbs 401004
1988 South Sydney 40000
Total492007
Source: [1]
As of 28 December 2022

John Bilbija is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for Western Suburbs, Balmain, Parramatta and South Sydney in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Bilbija made his first grade debut for Balmain in round 4 of the 1980 NSWRL season against Cronulla-Sutherland at Leichhardt Oval. The following season, he was limited to only one appearance as the club finished with the Wooden Spoon. In 1982, Bilbija signed for defending premiers Parramatta and made one appearance for the club in round 2 against his former side Balmain. In 1986, Bilbija joined Western Suburbs and made 40 appearances over two years however in his final season the club finished with the wooden spoon. In 1988, Bilbija signed for South Sydney and played four games for the club but was released at the end of the year. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "John Bilbija - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  2. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  3. ↑ "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.
  4. ↑ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - John Bilbija". www.ssralmanac.com.
  5. ↑ "Official Player Numbers". Parramatta Eels.
  6. ↑ "A visit to John Bilbija". www.menofleague.com.
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