Tom Trbojevic destined to be one of the greats

[40 nil]

Link: MG Reckons Only 5 Clubs Can Realistically Win The 2022 NRL Premiership

The Turbo injury segment is interesting. Hopefully, our form without Turbo in the next few weeks will surprise many of the 'experts'.

I am not impressed by MG's statement (after just 4 rounds) that only five teams can possibly win the comp, esp. as one of his five is the Sharks.

 

[stoodamire]

What would be the reasoning for Manly to lie?

Just like slipping in the shower.

 

[hozza]

As soon as I heard he need surgery i instantly thought 6-8 weeks. Be very happy if it’s 4..

 

[Kalvin]

Looking at the draw I think we can win atleast 4 out of the next 6 games regardless... so let him rest up and be primed for a strong back half of season.
Also our team can continue to grow by learning to play without him!

 

[globaleagle]

our new re-hab facilities will have him back in 3...

 

[mickqld]

What would be the reasoning for Manly to lie?

Des. Has constantly played down injury timeliness. Turbo will be 8-10 weeks. At least he'll miss origin and will come in ready for the last 3rd of the season if we haven't crashed and burned by then. That's why Koula was going to be given a shot at the fullback spot. If it was 4 weeks then Des would just use Garrick as the stop gap.

 

[Shoe1]

Did anyone listen to MG’s segment on Triple M?

One of the hosts mentioned that they have put a line through Manly as they believe Turbo is out for a significantly longer amount of time than we have said. They have cited that Manly have downplayed the severity of his knee and the fact that he needed surgery as the reason why.

They backed this up through comparing it with other MCL injuries this year to players;

• To’o, no surgery 6 - 8 weeks
• Carrigan, no surgery 4-6 weeks
• Fitzgibbon, surgery 8 - 12 weeks

It depends on the type of surgery and extent of the mcl damage. I don’t think it is easy to compare unless you have all the details. I doubt MG has their medical records and doctors’ opinions.

He can’t even spell Montana or maverick.

 

[Brissie Kid]

I have a horrible feeling Tom will be back in time for 20 minutes in Rd 12 vs Storm, then Freddie will declare him good to go for all 3 Origin games.

 

[voicefromthehill]

The fact he played on after the injury indicates it is a low of the scale of seriousness. Sounds like it was more of a tidy up than complete repair, time will tell

 

[Highflier]

The club will ensure that Tommy is given the chance to heal and not rush him. We showed the other night that we are a team that is able to win matches without him.

Tommy is a vital player to our team and we have other players who will lift and fill this void.

If he has a MCL he will be out for about 6 weeks. so be it! I just hope he does not rush back to only play origin.

We need him especially for the 2nd half of the season!

Yes ,can I politely add F%$k origin ,I want him fit and firing for Manly let Latrell and the rest get bashed from pillar to post and ruin their clubs seasons IMHO

 

[Waz13]

The Turbo injury segment is interesting. Hopefully, our form without Turbo in the next few weeks will surprise many of the 'experts'.

I am not impressed by MG's statement (after just 4 rounds) that only five teams can possibly win the comp, esp. as one of his five is the Sharks.

MG is a complete moron! That’s all

 

[40 nil]

Turbo will be when he's back

 

[IQofalimabean]

Im interested to see just how much the side can improve without turbo. That kind of stuff will help come finals.

 

[Frogz]

MG is a dope. How he holds down a radio job.

 

[Waz13]

The fact he played on after the injury indicates it is a low of the scale of seriousness. Sounds like it was more of a tidy up than complete repair, time will tell

That’s exactly what I heard. The surgery was a

 

[Waz13]

That’s exactly what I heard. The surgery was a

Tidy up job. Not too serious at all. I mean Tom rocked up to training in the Monday ready to play Thursday. Carrigan was in a complete brace and couldn’t play on in the game v NZ when he did his.

 

[Pete W]

Im interested to see just how much the side can improve without turbo. That kind of stuff will help come finals.

Spot on. Great opportunity for the team to develop. I almost feel as though Tom's presence hinders growth for our players in exchange for short-term success. 2019 was a classic example of serious development while Tom was out. Forwards will have to work harder, playmakers will have to be more creative, and outside backs will be given more opportunity to prove themselves. Hopefully Turbo will come back to add x-factor at the pointy end of the season, but the rest of the team has to have put in the hard yards first if Manly are to really take advantage

 

[Budgie]

It is what it is. He’ll be back when he’s back. Nobody can predict anything, as evidence: MG has a job on radio. Who’d a thunk it?

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

It is what it is. He’ll be back when he’s back

Disagree.

 

[47MVEagle]

I have radial tear of the meniscus in my right knee & was scheduled in for an arthroscopy & clean up of the edges of the tear yesterday (now pushed back to May due to COVID) & my doc reckons I'll be back on my feet straight after it & back to full use/exercise after 2 weeks recovery & rehab.

If Tom's injury is similar in that it's a clean up then I imagine with his elite physical attributes & Manly's access to the best doctors, physios & rehab facilities he'll be back onfield pretty soon after.