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The Advertiser
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Manly must overcome grim statistic to beat Broncos
Manly will need to overcome a grim statistic to defeat Brisbane, with the Sea Eagles winless when they are without both Tom Trbojevic and Jason Saab. Coach Anthony Seibold confirmed on Friday morning illness had forced Saab into a casualty ward also featuring Trbojevic (quad), Siua Taukeiaho (calf), Jake Trbojevic (concussion) and Taniela Paseka (Achilles). The Sea Eagles will wait until game day to determine whether captain Daly Cherry-Evans backs up from State of Origin duty on Saturday night, with Jake Arthur on stand-by to play halfback. Manly have lost all nine games when both Saab and Trbojevic have not played since winger Saab's arrival from St George Illawarra in 2021, most recently falling to Cronulla in round six. They lost to Saturday night's opponent Brisbane without the duo last season before falling to the Sharks in a big round-27 loss. Trbojevic and Saab offer creative flair and pace out wide, the ability to start sets strongly out of yardage and are both aerial targets for Cherry-Evans' kicks close to the tryline. Clayton Faulalo looks set to replace Saab after originally being listed as 18th player for ninth-placed Manly. "We've had a bit of illness go around the group. Unfortunately we lost Benny Trbojevic to illness last week and we've lost Saaby to illness this week," Seibold said. Veteran forward Jake Trbojevic is tracking to return from an extended concussion lay-off to face Newcastle next Thursday and will likely be joined by Saab and Taukeiaho. The Broncos game may be the only one Tom Trbojevic misses, with the fullback set to take on light duties at Friday's captain's run as Seibold downplays his latest injury. "If it was a Sunday game (next weekend), it'd be 100 per cent certain that he'd play (against the Knights)," Seibold said. Seibold admitted it had been frustrating for Trbojevic that short-term injuries had impacted his availability for a hot-and-cold Manly side desperately in need of his guidance. The clash with Brisbane looms as especially crucial as Manly hope to bounce back from a demoralising loss to depleted cellar-dwellers Parramatta last week. "As important as this game is, we're not even halfway through the season yet. That's why we've been conservative with Turbo," Seibold said. "(The injuries) are frustrating for him because he's such a good pro. "This is the most minor injury or niggle but we need to look after him." Seibold heaped praise on Trbojevic's understudy Lehi Hopoate, who has lined up at fullback four times already this season. "We're a better side with 'Turbo' in, there's no doubt about that. But Lehi's been our most consistent player all season," Seibold said. "Whenever we've moved Lehi to fullback, he's done a really good job." Manly will need to overcome a grim statistic to defeat Brisbane, with the Sea Eagles winless when they are without both Tom Trbojevic and Jason Saab. Coach Anthony Seibold confirmed on Friday morning illness had forced Saab into a casualty ward also featuring Trbojevic (quad), Siua Taukeiaho (calf), Jake Trbojevic (concussion) and Taniela Paseka (Achilles). The Sea Eagles will wait until game day to determine whether captain Daly Cherry-Evans backs up from State of Origin duty on Saturday night, with Jake Arthur on stand-by to play halfback. Manly have lost all nine games when both Saab and Trbojevic have not played since winger Saab's arrival from St George Illawarra in 2021, most recently falling to Cronulla in round six. They lost to Saturday night's opponent Brisbane without the duo last season before falling to the Sharks in a big round-27 loss. Trbojevic and Saab offer creative flair and pace out wide, the ability to start sets strongly out of yardage and are both aerial targets for Cherry-Evans' kicks close to the tryline. Clayton Faulalo looks set to replace Saab after originally being listed as 18th player for ninth-placed Manly. "We've had a bit of illness go around the group. Unfortunately we lost Benny Trbojevic to illness last week and we've lost Saaby to illness this week," Seibold said. Veteran forward Jake Trbojevic is tracking to return from an extended concussion lay-off to face Newcastle next Thursday and will likely be joined by Saab and Taukeiaho. The Broncos game may be the only one Tom Trbojevic misses, with the fullback set to take on light duties at Friday's captain's run as Seibold downplays his latest injury. "If it was a Sunday game (next weekend), it'd be 100 per cent certain that he'd play (against the Knights)," Seibold said. Seibold admitted it had been frustrating for Trbojevic that short-term injuries had impacted his availability for a hot-and-cold Manly side desperately in need of his guidance. The clash with Brisbane looms as especially crucial as Manly hope to bounce back from a demoralising loss to depleted cellar-dwellers Parramatta last week. "As important as this game is, we're not even halfway through the season yet. That's why we've been conservative with Turbo," Seibold said. "(The injuries) are frustrating for him because he's such a good pro. "This is the most minor injury or niggle but we need to look after him." Seibold heaped praise on Trbojevic's understudy Lehi Hopoate, who has lined up at fullback four times already this season. "We're a better side with 'Turbo' in, there's no doubt about that. But Lehi's been our most consistent player all season," Seibold said. "Whenever we've moved Lehi to fullback, he's done a really good job." Manly will need to overcome a grim statistic to defeat Brisbane, with the Sea Eagles winless when they are without both Tom Trbojevic and Jason Saab. Coach Anthony Seibold confirmed on Friday morning illness had forced Saab into a casualty ward also featuring Trbojevic (quad), Siua Taukeiaho (calf), Jake Trbojevic (concussion) and Taniela Paseka (Achilles). The Sea Eagles will wait until game day to determine whether captain Daly Cherry-Evans backs up from State of Origin duty on Saturday night, with Jake Arthur on stand-by to play halfback. Manly have lost all nine games when both Saab and Trbojevic have not played since winger Saab's arrival from St George Illawarra in 2021, most recently falling to Cronulla in round six. They lost to Saturday night's opponent Brisbane without the duo last season before falling to the Sharks in a big round-27 loss. Trbojevic and Saab offer creative flair and pace out wide, the ability to start sets strongly out of yardage and are both aerial targets for Cherry-Evans' kicks close to the tryline. Clayton Faulalo looks set to replace Saab after originally being listed as 18th player for ninth-placed Manly. "We've had a bit of illness go around the group. Unfortunately we lost Benny Trbojevic to illness last week and we've lost Saaby to illness this week," Seibold said. Veteran forward Jake Trbojevic is tracking to return from an extended concussion lay-off to face Newcastle next Thursday and will likely be joined by Saab and Taukeiaho. The Broncos game may be the only one Tom Trbojevic misses, with the fullback set to take on light duties at Friday's captain's run as Seibold downplays his latest injury. "If it was a Sunday game (next weekend), it'd be 100 per cent certain that he'd play (against the Knights)," Seibold said. Seibold admitted it had been frustrating for Trbojevic that short-term injuries had impacted his availability for a hot-and-cold Manly side desperately in need of his guidance. The clash with Brisbane looms as especially crucial as Manly hope to bounce back from a demoralising loss to depleted cellar-dwellers Parramatta last week. "As important as this game is, we're not even halfway through the season yet. That's why we've been conservative with Turbo," Seibold said. "(The injuries) are frustrating for him because he's such a good pro. "This is the most minor injury or niggle but we need to look after him." Seibold heaped praise on Trbojevic's understudy Lehi Hopoate, who has lined up at fullback four times already this season. "We're a better side with 'Turbo' in, there's no doubt about that. But Lehi's been our most consistent player all season," Seibold said. "Whenever we've moved Lehi to fullback, he's done a really good job."
West Australian
5 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Sea Eagles hope to have Tom Trbojevic back next week, but there's one thing that could get in the way
Anthony Seibold hopes to have skipper Daly Cherry-Evans back on deck for their big game against Brisbane on Saturday night, with the Sea Eagles coach hopeful that Tom Trbojevic will miss just one match as the club takes a conservative approach with their most important player. Cherry-Evans will be given until Saturday evening to make a final call on his availability, with the Sea Eagles missing a stack of stars for what will be their first NRL match against the Broncos at Brookvale since 2014. Trbojevic was ruled out on Tuesday after he aggravated the corked thigh that has been troubling him in recent weeks, with the superstar fullback tracking well to return for their next game against the Knights. 'The only thing that would hurt that is that we're on a five-day turnaround,' Seibold said. 'If it was a Sunday game, it would be 100 per cent certain that he'd play, so that'd be the only consideration that the medical staff have told me. 'He'll get moving again today. It's exactly the same issue he's had for a few weeks with that leg. He just needed a rest and will hopefully be right for next Thursday night. It's not a long-term injury.' The thigh issue is the latest setback for one of the game's most exciting players, with Trbojevic managing just one 20-game season since the start of 2019. The former Dally M winner has dealt with hamstring and knee issues over his career, and Seibold concedes the constant attention on Trbojevic's health has taken a toll. 'He is (frustrated). He's a very diligent guy and an extremely elite professional when it comes to his preparation and his reconditioning and his recovery and so on,' he said. 'Injuries are a part of the game. We're a contact sport, so this happens. If you look across the competition, this happens every week. 'Turbo gets put in the spotlight a lot, so that would make him feel uncomfortable that it's always in the news. 'This is the most minor injury or niggle, but we've got to look after him. As important as this game is, we're not even halfway through the season so that's why we're being conservative with Turbo.' He won't be the only Trbojevic missing on Saturday with Jake still in concussion protocols, while Seibold confirmed winger Jason Saab (illness) would miss the match between two teams fighting for a spot in the top eight. 'It's difficult because you want your best players on the park,' he said. 'We're down a couple of troops, but it shouldn't matter. We've got great belief in the guys that we put in the jersey, so I expect a really wholehearted performance. '(I want to see) a Manly performance where we're not looking at the scoreboard, we're showing lots of effort and we're having a crack for our mates and we make it really uncomfortable for the opposition, regardless who they are.'
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Why Turbo is no certainty to return next week
Anthony Seibold hopes to have skipper Daly Cherry-Evans back on deck for their big game against Brisbane on Saturday night, with the Sea Eagles coach hopeful that Tom Trbojevic will miss just one match as the club takes a conservative approach with their most important player. Cherry-Evans will be given until Saturday evening to make a final call on his availability, with the Sea Eagles missing a stack of stars for what will be their first NRL match against the Broncos at Brookvale since 2014. Trbojevic was ruled out on Tuesday after he aggravated the corked thigh that has been troubling him in recent weeks, with the superstar fullback tracking well to return for their next game against the Knights. 'The only thing that would hurt that is that we're on a five-day turnaround,' Seibold said. 'If it was a Sunday game, it would be 100 per cent certain that he'd play, so that'd be the only consideration that the medical staff have told me. 'He'll get moving again today. It's exactly the same issue he's had for a few weeks with that leg. He just needed a rest and will hopefully be right for next Thursday night. It's not a long-term injury.' The thigh issue is the latest setback for one of the game's most exciting players, with Trbojevic managing just one 20-game season since the start of 2019. The former Dally M winner has dealt with hamstring and knee issues over his career, and Seibold concedes the constant attention on Trbojevic's health has taken a toll. 'He is (frustrated). He's a very diligent guy and an extremely elite professional when it comes to his preparation and his reconditioning and his recovery and so on,' he said. 'Injuries are a part of the game. We're a contact sport, so this happens. If you look across the competition, this happens every week. 'Turbo gets put in the spotlight a lot, so that would make him feel uncomfortable that it's always in the news. 'This is the most minor injury or niggle, but we've got to look after him. As important as this game is, we're not even halfway through the season so that's why we're being conservative with Turbo.' He won't be the only Trbojevic missing on Saturday with Jake still in concussion protocols, while Seibold confirmed winger Jason Saab (illness) would miss the match between two teams fighting for a spot in the top eight. 'It's difficult because you want your best players on the park,' he said. 'We're down a couple of troops, but it shouldn't matter. We've got great belief in the guys that we put in the jersey, so I expect a really wholehearted performance. '(I want to see) a Manly performance where we're not looking at the scoreboard, we're showing lots of effort and we're having a crack for our mates and we make it really uncomfortable for the opposition, regardless who they are.'
West Australian
5 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Manly must overcome grim statistic to beat Broncos
Manly will need to overcome a grim statistic to defeat Brisbane, with the Sea Eagles winless when they are without both Tom Trbojevic and Jason Saab. Coach Anthony Seibold confirmed on Friday morning illness had forced Saab into a casualty ward also featuring Trbojevic (quad), Siua Taukeiaho (calf), Jake Trbojevic (concussion) and Taniela Paseka (Achilles). The Sea Eagles will wait until game day to determine whether captain Daly Cherry-Evans backs up from State of Origin duty on Saturday night, with Jake Arthur on stand-by to play halfback. Manly have lost all nine games when both Saab and Trbojevic have not played since winger Saab's arrival from St George Illawarra in 2021, most recently falling to Cronulla in round six. They lost to Saturday night's opponent Brisbane without the duo last season before falling to the Sharks in a big round-27 loss. Trbojevic and Saab offer creative flair and pace out wide, the ability to start sets strongly out of yardage and are both aerial targets for Cherry-Evans' kicks close to the tryline. Clayton Faulalo looks set to replace Saab after originally being listed as 18th player for ninth-placed Manly. "We've had a bit of illness go around the group. Unfortunately we lost Benny Trbojevic to illness last week and we've lost Saaby to illness this week," Seibold said. Veteran forward Jake Trbojevic is tracking to return from an extended concussion lay-off to face Newcastle next Thursday and will likely be joined by Saab and Taukeiaho. The Broncos game may be the only one Tom Trbojevic misses, with the fullback set to take on light duties at Friday's captain's run as Seibold downplays his latest injury. "If it was a Sunday game (next weekend), it'd be 100 per cent certain that he'd play (against the Knights)," Seibold said. Seibold admitted it had been frustrating for Trbojevic that short-term injuries had impacted his availability for a hot-and-cold Manly side desperately in need of his guidance. The clash with Brisbane looms as especially crucial as Manly hope to bounce back from a demoralising loss to depleted cellar-dwellers Parramatta last week. "As important as this game is, we're not even halfway through the season yet. That's why we've been conservative with Turbo," Seibold said. "(The injuries) are frustrating for him because he's such a good pro. "This is the most minor injury or niggle but we need to look after him." Seibold heaped praise on Trbojevic's understudy Lehi Hopoate, who has lined up at fullback four times already this season. "We're a better side with 'Turbo' in, there's no doubt about that. But Lehi's been our most consistent player all season," Seibold said. "Whenever we've moved Lehi to fullback, he's done a really good job."
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Manly must overcome grim statistic to beat Broncos
Manly will need to overcome a grim statistic to defeat Brisbane, with the Sea Eagles winless when they are without both Tom Trbojevic and Jason Saab. Coach Anthony Seibold confirmed on Friday morning illness had forced Saab into a casualty ward also featuring Trbojevic (quad), Siua Taukeiaho (calf), Jake Trbojevic (concussion) and Taniela Paseka (Achilles). The Sea Eagles will wait until game day to determine whether captain Daly Cherry-Evans backs up from State of Origin duty on Saturday night, with Jake Arthur on stand-by to play halfback. Manly have lost all nine games when both Saab and Trbojevic have not played since winger Saab's arrival from St George Illawarra in 2021, most recently falling to Cronulla in round six. They lost to Saturday night's opponent Brisbane without the duo last season before falling to the Sharks in a big round-27 loss. Trbojevic and Saab offer creative flair and pace out wide, the ability to start sets strongly out of yardage and are both aerial targets for Cherry-Evans' kicks close to the tryline. Clayton Faulalo looks set to replace Saab after originally being listed as 18th player for ninth-placed Manly. "We've had a bit of illness go around the group. Unfortunately we lost Benny Trbojevic to illness last week and we've lost Saaby to illness this week," Seibold said. Veteran forward Jake Trbojevic is tracking to return from an extended concussion lay-off to face Newcastle next Thursday and will likely be joined by Saab and Taukeiaho. The Broncos game may be the only one Tom Trbojevic misses, with the fullback set to take on light duties at Friday's captain's run as Seibold downplays his latest injury. "If it was a Sunday game (next weekend), it'd be 100 per cent certain that he'd play (against the Knights)," Seibold said. Seibold admitted it had been frustrating for Trbojevic that short-term injuries had impacted his availability for a hot-and-cold Manly side desperately in need of his guidance. The clash with Brisbane looms as especially crucial as Manly hope to bounce back from a demoralising loss to depleted cellar-dwellers Parramatta last week. "As important as this game is, we're not even halfway through the season yet. That's why we've been conservative with Turbo," Seibold said. "(The injuries) are frustrating for him because he's such a good pro. "This is the most minor injury or niggle but we need to look after him." Seibold heaped praise on Trbojevic's understudy Lehi Hopoate, who has lined up at fullback four times already this season. "We're a better side with 'Turbo' in, there's no doubt about that. But Lehi's been our most consistent player all season," Seibold said. "Whenever we've moved Lehi to fullback, he's done a really good job."
