Sustaining numerous hamstring and shoulder injuries throughout his career, it has been six years since Tom Trbojevic remained healthy for an entire season.
One of the best players when healthy, a fit 'Turbo' would see Manly contend for a top-four spot while an unfit Trbojevic could bring misery to the club and see them miss out on reaching the NRL Finals series.
Luckily for the Sea Eagles, if Trbojevic does go down, they have Lehi Hopoate, Reuben Garrick and Tolutau Koula on their books, all of whom can play in the No.1 jumper.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles leaves the field with an injury during the round 11 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Manly Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium, on May 20, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
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