Tom Trbojevic destined to be one of the greats

[##fanboy88]

Interesting how not one of the news reports I have read about Tom's injury tell that it was the result of a high shot from Sivo.....

The Final Whistle - Round 22 shows footage the injury was caused by a head clash with Saab

 

[Stewbojevic]

They are giving him until Thursday to prove his fitness so it sounds like he is keen to play.

Where did you see that?

 

[StuBoot]

Perspective time.
Sorry to borrow your expression @BOZO
But it seems the right one to use here.
When we win the next three matches without Turbo, how much more self belief will the rest of the team have gained? Personally, I think it will a massive psychological advantage for the team to do that coming into the finals.

They constantly hear that "Manly is a one man team". "Manly cannot win without Tom" "Manly's top four chances are shot without Trbojevic".

That may have been the case, and generally the numbers don't lie. However, Manly is a different team right now. They are playing for each other, for Des, for the club, in a way I haven't seen for a long time. They have belief in each other, and I really think that their self belief will be positively impacted by winning the next three without Turbo. Let's put to bed the thought that Manly is a one man team. We are so much better than that. Go Manly.

Yep.
Last night Hooper quoted some numbers on our games sans Turbo including last year.

James Graham pulled him up saying that the team/squad has evolved from even the first four rounds - DCE & Foz on top of their games, Tapau etc, the belief and confidence is there.

Funny how we always hear that Manly is a one man team but look at some of the other teams - Parra with no Moses, Panthers with no Cleary, Knights with no Ponga.

Yes, it can be argued that they had other players out too at the same time but so have we in the past and next week.
If Parker is ruled out too that makes two key changes to a team that's been humming - a new centre/wing pairing PLUS the fullback spot.

 

[cc eagle]

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Even betting agencies have taken the bait, out from 7.50 this morning back to 12.00

Where did you see that?

Des will name him to keep the faders guessing, and pull him 24 hrs before ko if necessary

 

[Nordburg]

Yep.
Last night Hooper quoted some numbers on our games sans Turbo including last year.

James Graham pulled him up saying that the team/squad has evolved from even the first four rounds - DCE & Foz on top of their games, Tapau etc, the belief and confidence is there.

Funny how we always hear that Manly is a one man team but look at some of the other teams - Parra with no Moses, Panthers with no Cleary, Knights with no Ponga.

Yes, it can be argued that they had other players out too at the same time but so have we in the past and next week.
If Parker is ruled out too that makes two key changes to a team that's been humming - a new centre/wing pairing PLUS the fullback spot.

The likes of Hooper&co in the media always overlook who was out in those games TomT missed in the last 3 years.Off the top of my head I know DCE has missed at least 6 games in that time and Walker would of been out for a fair chunk too.That’s without digging deeper because I’m sure there’s been plenty

 

[eagleron]

It was the only thing Sivo did all night.

Sivo has lost his mojo, everyone has worked him out

 

[Waz13]

Sivo has lost his mojo, everyone has worked him out

Yep he’s rubbish. Just kick behind him early and make him turn and chase 50 meters behind him. We should be kicking more on the 4th tackle I think in behind Wasaabis opposition

 

[deanm]

The likes of Hooper&co in the media always overlook who was out in those games TomT missed in the last 3 years.Off the top of my head I know DCE has missed at least 6 games in that time and Walker would of been out for a fair chunk too.That’s without digging deeper because I’m sure there’s been plenty

Not to mention the 4 games at the start of the year , 3 of them were against the current Top 4.

 

[Kevinward777]

Not to mention the 4 games at the start of the year , 3 of them were against the current Top 4.

Three of the current top four when they were at full strength and humming like a machine.

 

[deanm]

Three of the current top four when they were at full strength and humming like a machine.

Exactly , Roosters had their best team all year

 

[StuBoot]

The likes of Hooper&co in the media always overlook who was out in those games TomT missed in the last 3 years.Off the top of my head I know DCE has missed at least 6 games in that time and Walker would of been out for a fair chunk too.That’s without digging deeper because I’m sure there’s been plenty

Yep, I think I heard once in passing on the weekend footy shows that we we had Sipley to come back but neglected to say that we also had Paseka and Keppie out so three of our first choice middles.

 

[Eagle 1]

Where did you see that?

Getting all sort of possible scenarios, have read that he's out for two games, the next 3 games, and wont know till right up to an hour before before kick off on match day.

 

[ManEagle]

I was going to say, could be a blokebird, if we are allowed to say that nowadays?

I just call them sheokes

 

[Eagle 1]

Yep, I think I heard once in passing on the weekend footy shows that we we had Sipley to come back but neglected to say that we also had Paseka and Keppie out so three of our first choice middles.

Is Keppie still quarantining or he hasn't even been quarantined yet, haven't heard anything on Keppie and his availability for our upcoming games.

 

[40 nil]

Is Keppie still quarantining or he hasn't even been quarantined yet, haven't heard anything on Keppie and his availability for our upcoming games.

Elsewhere in the forum, it is stated Keppie arrived back in Qld last Thursday. This would make him eligible to play Rd 24. However, it is more likely he would play in Rd 25 (i.e after a full week of training with the team).

 

[Eagle 1]

Elsewhere in the forum, it is stated Keppie arrived back in Qld last Thursday. This would make him eligible to play Rd 24. However, it is more likely he would play in Rd 25 (i.e after a full week of training with the team).

Awesome, thanks 40nil, at last, some light at the end of the tunnel. Sipley back this week, Paseka possibly for the Bulldogs game also.

 

[Damien2812]

So any updated news regarding Turbo?

 

[DUFFMAN]

SMH are saying it isn’t a fracture and he has told Des he wants to play.

 

[The Wheel]

as per the club press release yesterday

Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has been cleared of a fractured cheekbone and has told coach Des Hasler he is keen to play against Canberra on Friday night.

In news that will come as a huge relief to Sea Eagles fans, Trbojevic completed most of Monday’s training session and has made it known he wants to continue to take part in the club’s push for a top-four berth.

 

[deanm]

SMH are saying it isn’t a fracture and he has told Des he wants to play.

Yes just read that, Never in doubt......