[Resurrected] Turbo injury, healthy, injury, healthy, and ...... - updates

[davohan123]

The Manly fullback experienced hamstring tightness late in the match against the Warriors last Friday and has been on a modified training program during the week.

While Tom was running freely in training today, the club is taking a conservative approach to have him ready for Sunday week’s home game against the Eels.

 

[JenEagle]

I would be very surprised if he plays next week as well. Any hamstring tightness is 2 weeks in my opinion for most players. With turbo it is 3 or even 4.

 

[The '47ers]

I would be very surprised if he plays next week as well. Any hamstring tightness is 2 weeks in my opinion for most players. With turbo it is 3 or even 4.

And it's only v Parra 🤭

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Poor Tommy Tissue , 1.1 games.

It’s really sad to be honest , he’ll never reach the heights he should have reached give these consistent injuries.

 

[Nike]

Seriously what can Manly actually do at this stage? I don't think moving him to a 'roving' centre role is an option at club level, State of Origin is a bit different.

 

[Seagles68]

He’s definitely out. Club just released an announcement. Probably a good thing. Lehi’s the man.

Excellent decision. It just seemed stupid to risk him this week.

 

[globaleagle]

In other news...

grass is green
sky is blue
water is wet

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

To his credit Turbo offered to reduce his player payments but this was declined by the NRL.

I'm a big believer that rules should apply equally to everyone and contracts honoured but I think the day may come where the NRL has two options here. Consider reducing Turbo's impact on Manly's salary cap and have the benefit of one of the games most popular drawcards continuing to play, if only a limited number of games per year, or lose him altogether to the game through a voluntary medical retirement.

We don't see it but players talk about how Turbo trains harder than anyone to get back on the paddock. He has already indicated he wants to give back but recovery from a new injury, combined with his salary impact on the club, the disappointment of the fans and the scrutiny of the press, must weigh heavily on his psyche (even with a majority of positive support).

 

[mickqld]

So no hamstring tear but hes not playing. How is an extra week going to help here. This is just delaying the inevitable. This just gets more rediculous each year. Time to go back to America and get sorted or retire.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Got to have some empathy for Turbo, bloke puts in best player at the club but keeps picking up a niggle that puts him in the crowd.

His mindset would be a tumultuous mix of anxiety and determination being the competitor he is, fingers crossed for Turbo going forward that he can beat the mind battle.

 

[XV-1]

Meanwhile DCE fit to play.

How many games has he missed in 15 years thru injury? 5 or 6 ?

 

[mave]

Turbos career reminds me a lot of Brett Papworths Rugby League stint.

Granted, he has played a lot more games, but the missed opportunities are as countless as Papworths, given both their skill set.

Like my Mum used to say, I'm not angry, just disappointed.

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

Meanwhile DCE fit to play.

How many games has he missed in 15 years thru injury? 5 or 6 ?

touches wood

 

[Buddy Love]

I would be very surprised if he plays next week as well. Any hamstring tightness is 2 weeks in my opinion for most players. With turbo it is 3 or even 4.

Probably see him back after the storm game

 

[Budgie]

I just would have liked four or five weeks before we entered Turbo injury world