Tom Trbojevic destined to be one of the greats

[Shoe1]

Wow, I guess in hindsight the media release by manly was a bit weird, too much info talking about the plate. Sounded like they were covering up something.

 

[cc eagle]

In a potentially debilitating blow for Manly, superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic has fractured his cheekbone and may not return until the NRL finals.

The injury will all but end Trbojevic’s charge toward the Dally M Medal and could also impact Manly’s top four aspirations.

Trbojevic — arguably the form player in the NRL — sustained the injury during the second half of Manly’s 56-10 win over Parramatta on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday night.

Manly has a history of struggling without Trbojevic.

Since 2019, Manly has won just 11 of 35 games without Trbojevic for winning percentage of 31.4 per cent. With Trbojevic in the side the Sea Eagles have won 24 of 32 matches for a 75 per cent winning record.

News Corp has been told Trbojevic will miss at least two games although the club refused to discuss the injury on Sunday.

He will be unavailable for matches against Canberra and Canterbury.

Provided the injury heals as planned, Trbojevic could return for the final regular season game against North Queensland.

Manly’s medical staff may also consider resting Trbojevic for the round 25 Cowboys game to ensure he is 100 per cent fit for the finals.

The injury has the potential to halt Manly’s amazing momentum built over the back-end of this season.

It is understood the fracture is minor and the injury won’t require an extended period on the sidelines.

Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler was giving away little about Trbojevic’s injury, while a club statement read: “Fullback Tom Trbojevic suffered a knock to the cheekbone.

“Fortunately, the hit was on a plate that he has from a previous fracture which prevented a serious injury from occurring.

“Tom has some swelling and bruising around the site. He will be given every chance to prove his fitness for next Friday night’s match against the Canberra Raiders.”

Hasler will name his side for the Canberra game on Tuesday afternoon with Reuben Garrick and Dylan Walker to be considered as replacements fullbacks.

Trbojevic’s injury comes as Sea Eagles centre Brad Parker was officially ruled out of the Raiders game.

Parker was heavily concussed after being collected high by Parramatta’s Ryan Matterson on Saturday night.

“Centre Brad Parker suffered a head knock and will now follow the normal concussion protocols with the Manly medical team to determine a return-to-play date,” said Manly’s statement.

Moses Suli, who scored two late tries when used as Parker’s replacement, is expected to be called into the Sea Eagles starting side.

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So the club refuse to discuss it, but News corp were told ?

 

[pt73]

In a potentially debilitating blow for Manly, superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic has fractured his cheekbone and may not return until the NRL finals.

The injury will all but end Trbojevic’s charge toward the Dally M Medal and could also impact Manly’s top four aspirations.

Trbojevic — arguably the form player in the NRL — sustained the injury during the second half of Manly’s 56-10 win over Parramatta on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday night.

Manly has a history of struggling without Trbojevic.

Since 2019, Manly has won just 11 of 35 games without Trbojevic for winning percentage of 31.4 per cent. With Trbojevic in the side the Sea Eagles have won 24 of 32 matches for a 75 per cent winning record.

News Corp has been told Trbojevic will miss at least two games although the club refused to discuss the injury on Sunday.

He will be unavailable for matches against Canberra and Canterbury.

Provided the injury heals as planned, Trbojevic could return for the final regular season game against North Queensland.

Manly’s medical staff may also consider resting Trbojevic for the round 25 Cowboys game to ensure he is 100 per cent fit for the finals.

The injury has the potential to halt Manly’s amazing momentum built over the back-end of this season.

It is understood the fracture is minor and the injury won’t require an extended period on the sidelines.

Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler was giving away little about Trbojevic’s injury, while a club statement read: “Fullback Tom Trbojevic suffered a knock to the cheekbone.

“Fortunately, the hit was on a plate that he has from a previous fracture which prevented a serious injury from occurring.

“Tom has some swelling and bruising around the site. He will be given every chance to prove his fitness for next Friday night’s match against the Canberra Raiders.”

Hasler will name his side for the Canberra game on Tuesday afternoon with Reuben Garrick and Dylan Walker to be considered as replacements fullbacks.

Trbojevic’s injury comes as Sea Eagles centre Brad Parker was officially ruled out of the Raiders game.

Parker was heavily concussed after being collected high by Parramatta’s Ryan Matterson on Saturday night.

“Centre Brad Parker suffered a head knock and will now follow the normal concussion protocols with the Manly medical team to determine a return-to-play date,” said Manly’s statement.

Moses Suli, who scored two late tries when used as Parker’s replacement, is expected to be called into the Sea Eagles starting side.

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They managed to leave out that it was a result of foul play.

 

[MissKate]

Saab (Wasaabi) looked like he got whacked on the cheekbone and Sandwich must have a couple of shiners today, parra obviously immune to getting pinged for high hits

 

[pt73]

Saab (Wasaabi) looked like he got whacked on the cheekbone and Sandwich must have a couple of shiners today, parra obviously immune to getting pinged for high hits

They’re a protected species, have been for ages.

 

[Sheikheagle]

Well that will be top four gone.

As long is he is okay for the finals

We play raiders, dogs and cows. Will be tough without him but all games definitely winnable.

 

[XV-1]

They didn't say he will probably miss the rest of the season.

Think the worst, fingers crossed for the best

 

[davohan123]

When was the tackle time wise want to rewatch it on kayo if anyone knows??

 

[Pittwater Legend]

Turbo will be extremely fresh for the finals while we wrap up a top 4 spot against cellar dwellers

 

[pt73]

When was the tackle time wise want to rewatch it on kayo if anyone knows??

Very late in the game, NRL site says 72nd minute.

 

[qldeagle]

Saab (Wasaabi) looked like he got whacked on the cheekbone and Sandwich must have a couple of shiners today, parra obviously immune to getting pinged for high hits

Plus the high shot when Reuben scored. Nothing reported.

 

[ManlyTragic]

As long as those hammies are ok he will be fine!

just sayin’

 

[XV-1]

Plus the high shot when Reuben scored. Nothing reported.

Two weeks in a row with head shots to Garrick. Must have a hard head.

 

[davohan123]

Raiders dogs cowboys
Not impossible to win all three without Turbo.

Raiders game out of the three more likely to drop that game than the other 2 matches.

 

[Kaufusi's Elbow]

Backline of:

1 Garrick (Iceman)
2 Saab (Gripen)
3 Harper (Tubbs)
4 Funa (ROTY)
5 Suli (Goldilocks or RedSea)

Pretty good, yeh?

 

[cc eagle]

So the club refuse to discuss it, but News corp were told ?

I get it now, a news reporter went to the x-ray department, spoke to a radiologist who hates Manly, and he/she gave him the results

 

[mickqld]

Haha do we all realise that if Manly says 2 weeks it means 6. If he needs surgery then he's gone for the season. Since when have we ever not under estimated or played down injury timelines.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Strange a hair line fracture of the Jaw normally takes 6 weeks to heal.

 

[XV-1]

Haha do we all realise that if Manly says 2 weeks it means 6. If he needs surgery then he's gone for the season. Since when have we ever not under estimated or played down injury timelines.

Can't wait for the bearded idiot physio to give his BS report on the injury.

 

[mave]

So much for the crackdown to protect players.