Jake Turpin (born 16 November 1996) is an Australian professional

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footballer who plays as a for the

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in the

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. He previously for the

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in the

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Background

Turpin was born in

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. He played his junior rugby league for Redlands and the

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, before being signed by the

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Playing career

Early years

From 2014 to 2016, Turpin played for the

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team, playing 44 games scoring 9 tries and kicking one field goal before graduating to their

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team,

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in 2017.

2018

In 2018, Turpin joined the

. In round 17 of the

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, he made his

debut for the Broncos against the

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, starting off the

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after regular hooker

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was called up to the

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team.

2019

Turpin played 15 games for Brisbane in the

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including the club's 58-0 loss against Parramatta in the elimination final.

2020

Turpin played six games for Brisbane in the

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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.

2021

In round 10, Turpin captained his first game for the Brisbane club stepping in for

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and Patrick Carrigan who were both injured. Brisbane would go on to lose the match 50-6 against

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References

External links

Brisbane Broncos profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Turpin, Jake 1996 births Living people Australian rugby league players Brisbane Broncos captains Brisbane Broncos players Rugby league hookers Redcliffe Dolphins players Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league players from Brisbane Sunshine Coast Falcons players