John Bilbija

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.

John Bilbija

Personal information
Full name	John Bilbija
Born	1959
Playing information
Position	Second-row
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1980–81 Balmain Tigers 4 1 0 0 3 1982 Parramatta Eels 1 0 0 0 0 1986–87 Western Suburbs 40 1 0 0 4 1988 South Sydney 4 0 0 0 0 Total 49 2 0 0 7
Source: ^[1] As of 28 December 2022

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]}

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.