Manly Sea Eagles' Tom Trbojevic Injured; Jarome Luai Faces Suspension
Trbojevic to miss more than a month due to knee injury; Luai suspended for one match following a high tackle charge.
Manly Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic is set to be sidelined for more than a month after medical scans revealed minor damage to the medial ligaments in his left knee.
Trbojevic sustained the injury during the Sea Eagles' recent 26-12 victory against the Parramatta Eels, having just returned from hamstring tightness.
The 28-year-old had already been wearing strapping on his left knee due to a collision in training prior to the match.
Trbojevic's injury occurred in the first half when his leg became trapped during a tackle, leading to him requiring assistance from the medical team.
After applying strapping to his knee, he struggled to change direction and did not return for the second half.
Upon leaving the game, he was seen wearing a knee brace.
This unfortunate injury prevents Trbojevic from showcasing his abilities to the newly appointed New South Wales State of Origin coach Laurie Daley.
Manly coach Anthony Seibold expressed disappointment for Trbojevic, highlighting the player's dedication to preparation and injury prevention.
In another development, Wests Tigers halfback Jarome Luai is expected to miss a crucial upcoming match against the Brisbane Broncos after receiving a one-match suspension for a grade-two careless high tackle.
Luai's suspension follows an incident where he struck Warriors winger Ed Kosi on the cheek during a recent game at Campbelltown Stadium, which the Tigers lost 26-24. This defeat halted the team's opportunity for three consecutive wins for the first time since 2018. If Luai accepts the guilty plea, he will forfeit the chance to play against the Broncos but could return for the following week's match against Newcastle.
However, challenging the charge may result in a more severe two-match suspension, causing him to miss both the Broncos and Knights fixtures.
With teammate Adam Douehi unavailable due to a last-minute injury in the previous match, Luai's absence is likely to allow Latu Fainu to step in alongside Lachlan Galvin in the halves.
Additionally, Tigers forward Alex Seyfarth avoided suspension following a careless high tackle on Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad that contributed to the match's final outcome.
Trbojevic sustained the injury during the Sea Eagles' recent 26-12 victory against the Parramatta Eels, having just returned from hamstring tightness.
The 28-year-old had already been wearing strapping on his left knee due to a collision in training prior to the match.
Trbojevic's injury occurred in the first half when his leg became trapped during a tackle, leading to him requiring assistance from the medical team.
After applying strapping to his knee, he struggled to change direction and did not return for the second half.
Upon leaving the game, he was seen wearing a knee brace.
This unfortunate injury prevents Trbojevic from showcasing his abilities to the newly appointed New South Wales State of Origin coach Laurie Daley.
Manly coach Anthony Seibold expressed disappointment for Trbojevic, highlighting the player's dedication to preparation and injury prevention.
In another development, Wests Tigers halfback Jarome Luai is expected to miss a crucial upcoming match against the Brisbane Broncos after receiving a one-match suspension for a grade-two careless high tackle.
Luai's suspension follows an incident where he struck Warriors winger Ed Kosi on the cheek during a recent game at Campbelltown Stadium, which the Tigers lost 26-24. This defeat halted the team's opportunity for three consecutive wins for the first time since 2018. If Luai accepts the guilty plea, he will forfeit the chance to play against the Broncos but could return for the following week's match against Newcastle.
However, challenging the charge may result in a more severe two-match suspension, causing him to miss both the Broncos and Knights fixtures.
With teammate Adam Douehi unavailable due to a last-minute injury in the previous match, Luai's absence is likely to allow Latu Fainu to step in alongside Lachlan Galvin in the halves.
Additionally, Tigers forward Alex Seyfarth avoided suspension following a careless high tackle on Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad that contributed to the match's final outcome.
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