Jake Trbojevic

Jake Trbojevic does not seek the spotlight — that belongs to his younger brother Tom, the glamour of the Manly backline. Instead, Jake works in the trenches, his relentless work ethic and enormous tackle counts forming the foundation upon which everything else at the Sea Eagles is built. He is the heartbeat of Manly’s forward pack, a player whose selfless approach and team-first mentality have earned him the admiration of every opponent he has ever faced. There is a purity to the way Jake Trbojevic plays rugby league: head down, body committed, no task too dirty or too difficult.

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Across 210 games and 10 tries, Jake Trbojevic has built a career that values substance over style. His tackle counts are among the highest in the league, his ability to play massive minutes at lock or prop is unmatched, and his leadership in the forward pack is the kind that does not need words. In 2026, Trbojevic continues to anchor the Sea Eagles’ pack, the older brother whose quiet greatness deserves every bit of recognition it receives.

EC — Senior features writer, australiafootball.com