Ralphie
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That's a fair bit of cheating too.
[Resurrected] Turbo injury, healthy, injury, healthy, and ...... - updates
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Rafferty
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Don’t worry Ralphie, we all hate Melbourne mate, but it’s still an impressive set of stats, even with their cheating
Putting injuries to one side and assessing our best fullbacks on all round performance. I have been fortunate enough to have watched all three of my favorite 3 Manly fullbacks play ( it comes with being old). I agree that whilst Tom's attack can be sublime his last line of defence is not reliable and Wombat was very reliable and Brett Stewart defended well above his weight. I thought Tommy was going to be our best however at this point of his career I have him at number 3. Tom is unfortunate that he has not played in an era when Manly dominated.
1, Grahame Eadie
2. Brett Stewart
3. Turbo
1, Grahame Eadie
2. Brett Stewart
3. Turbo
Sea Eagle 4 Life
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At this point in time, I cant argue with that.
47MVEagle
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I remember Turbo's defence became a thing a few years ago, once Brett Stewart joined the coaching staff.
Remember commentary making a big deal of how much ground Turbo covered at the back, roaming from sideline to sideline behind the defensive line & inevitably making a good defensive tackle to stop a try. He was always there making a tackle, whether a try was scored or not.
I think he's stopped doing that, possibly as a measure to reduce potential injuries.
Remember commentary making a big deal of how much ground Turbo covered at the back, roaming from sideline to sideline behind the defensive line & inevitably making a good defensive tackle to stop a try. He was always there making a tackle, whether a try was scored or not.
I think he's stopped doing that, possibly as a measure to reduce potential injuries.
Todays Telecr@p.
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has confirmed star fullback Tom Trbojevic is far from a certain starter ahead of this weekend’s clash with the Raiders.
Trbojevic left the field suddenly with 13 minutes remaining in Friday night’s shock defeat to the Warriors, heading straight up the tunnel.
It was reported that the Sea Eagles star was feeling hamstring “tightness” and took himself off simply as a precaution.
And in what appeared to be confirmation it was nothing more than that, the 28-year-old was named to start this weekend when the team lists were released on Tuesday afternoon.
However, Seibold told SEN on Wednesday morning that he actually may not be right to go by Sunday.
“We named him yesterday, we’re optimistic,’’ Seibold told SEN on Wednesday.
“But I think Turbo (Trbojevic) will definitely have to do a fitness test at the back end of the week. We’ll be cautious with Turbo as well.
Tom Trbojevic is in doubt for this weekend. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
“The good news is that nothing showed up on the scan. It is just general tightness, but obviously, with a little bit of a history there, we need to make sure that we get him right before we put him back on the field.
“Turbo works really hard and as I said, we’re optimistic, but we’re probably still 50-50 with Turbo.
“He’s done all his drilling yesterday and this morning and when I say drilling, that’s all your running-type drills on the field and inside the gym.
“There’s no strain there, so if he doesn’t play this week, he’ll be available for the following week.
“And the only reason why he wouldn’t play this week is because we’re trying to make sure that we take away any of that tightness or soreness.’’
Last year he suffered a mid-season hamstring injury and Manly will likely err on the side of caution with his fitness.
But while Seibold suggested Trbojevic escaped with little more than an injury scare, ‘NRL Physio’ Brien Seeney wasn’t so positive about his prospects in 2025, labelling the star fullback’s hamstring a “ticking time bomb”.
“I wouldn’t care if it’s a tickle, it’s a big deal,” Seeney said on The Magic Sponge podcast about Trbojevic’s hamstring.
“Because the big thing about any awareness in or around the hamstring area is it is the biggest indicator for future soft tissue strain risk … I think Manly would be crazy to play him personally. Even if it is just awareness, a tickle, I just can’t see how you’d play him next week.
“ … I think Tom Trbojevic you could say is a ticking time bomb at this point in time.”
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has confirmed star fullback Tom Trbojevic is far from a certain starter ahead of this weekend’s clash with the Raiders.
Trbojevic left the field suddenly with 13 minutes remaining in Friday night’s shock defeat to the Warriors, heading straight up the tunnel.
It was reported that the Sea Eagles star was feeling hamstring “tightness” and took himself off simply as a precaution.
And in what appeared to be confirmation it was nothing more than that, the 28-year-old was named to start this weekend when the team lists were released on Tuesday afternoon.
However, Seibold told SEN on Wednesday morning that he actually may not be right to go by Sunday.
“We named him yesterday, we’re optimistic,’’ Seibold told SEN on Wednesday.
“But I think Turbo (Trbojevic) will definitely have to do a fitness test at the back end of the week. We’ll be cautious with Turbo as well.
Tom Trbojevic is in doubt for this weekend. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
“The good news is that nothing showed up on the scan. It is just general tightness, but obviously, with a little bit of a history there, we need to make sure that we get him right before we put him back on the field.
“Turbo works really hard and as I said, we’re optimistic, but we’re probably still 50-50 with Turbo.
“He’s done all his drilling yesterday and this morning and when I say drilling, that’s all your running-type drills on the field and inside the gym.
“There’s no strain there, so if he doesn’t play this week, he’ll be available for the following week.
“And the only reason why he wouldn’t play this week is because we’re trying to make sure that we take away any of that tightness or soreness.’’
Last year he suffered a mid-season hamstring injury and Manly will likely err on the side of caution with his fitness.
But while Seibold suggested Trbojevic escaped with little more than an injury scare, ‘NRL Physio’ Brien Seeney wasn’t so positive about his prospects in 2025, labelling the star fullback’s hamstring a “ticking time bomb”.
“I wouldn’t care if it’s a tickle, it’s a big deal,” Seeney said on The Magic Sponge podcast about Trbojevic’s hamstring.
“Because the big thing about any awareness in or around the hamstring area is it is the biggest indicator for future soft tissue strain risk … I think Manly would be crazy to play him personally. Even if it is just awareness, a tickle, I just can’t see how you’d play him next week.
“ … I think Tom Trbojevic you could say is a ticking time bomb at this point in time.”
Personally I feel this is melodramatic.
Record memberships, sellouts weekly, a squad most good judges consider a serious top 4 contender. Hardly a club being killed.
As it stands Tom has missed 10-15 minutes and may miss one game.
If Turbo plays say...18 games a year he is still worth it he is that influential.
Lets not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
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Damien2812
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Our injury prone fullback was always destined to miss Sunday's game once he came off last week.
He won’t play , I’d say thats a guarantee
The 9 day turnaround is in his favour tho. But you're probably right, best not to tempt fate.
Different era but I still think Churchill was a superior all round footballer than Slater
These "good judges" have us as top 4 contenders on one condition - a fit Turbo! Before the season started, the flattering predictions were based almost purely on his pre-season fitness lol
He couldn't finish 2 games! A fullback that is in and out of a team provides no stability. I admire your optimism, but the fact is Tom's hammies are gonski
Also, who carea about good marketing if your team never reaches its potential?
Raven Mad Manly Fan
Reserve Grader
I'd even put Matthew Ridge above Turbo.
Well the comment mentioned killing the club.
Not killing our top 4 or premiership aspirations.
sheridanstand78
First Grader
Its only round 3 so no need to risk him if hes not 100 percent. Young Levi will do a fantastic job at full back!
Please god ,I hope Levi hasn't returned !
He’s definitely out. Club just released an announcement. Probably a good thing. Lehi’s the man.
Injury Update: Tom Trbojevic
Tom Trbojevic will not be playing in Sunday’s Round 3 match against Canberra Raiders at 4 Pines Park.
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