{"id":402464,"date":"2024-06-12T21:18:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T21:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=402464"},"modified":"2024-06-13T03:08:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T03:08:44","slug":"big-decision-looms-as-turbo-prepares-for-nrl-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=402464","title":{"rendered":"'Big decision' looms as Turbo prepares for NRL return"},"content":{"rendered":"

A\ufeffnthony Seibold<\/a> has revealed discussions over the future of Tom Trbojevic<\/a> are underway, with the Manly<\/a> superstar set to return from injury in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old has struggled with injuries for a large part of his NRL career, with his latest setback coming in round 10 after suffering a hamstring strain.<\/p>\n

Trbojevic has missed the past month and isn't expected back until round 18 against the Cowboys in a major boost for the Sea Eagles' hopes of playing finals football.<\/p>\n

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However, question marks over Trbojevic's future at fullback have been swirling during his absence, with young gun Lehi Hopoate filling in and doing an admirable job.<\/p>\n

Speaking to 9News Sydney<\/em>, Seibold refused to rule out a move to centre for Manly's marquee man and revealed the club are leaving no stone unturned in making a decision.<\/p>\n

\"Tom<\/p>\n

"We've had a number of conversations about position," the coach said.<\/p>\n

"Rather than just think about the change of position subjectively, we've had a really good objective look at the GPS data. What we've wanted to see is, what are the demands of a fullback and what are the demands of a centre?<\/p>\n

"To be frank, from a data point of view, there's not a whole heap of difference.<\/p>\n

"There's a little bit more change of pace as a fullback, but there's a lot more contact when you're playing centre. There's a number of things we need to consider and we've got a couple of weeks until we have to make that decision."<\/p>\n

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Trbojevic has starred out wide in the Origin arena, \ufeffdominating for the Blues and helping lead them to a series victory in 2021 – the same year he won the Dally M Medal.<\/p>\n

\"Tom<\/p>\n

The majority of his NRL career has been spent in the No.1 jumper and his influence on the Sea Eagles has been well-documented, which is why Seibold won't force Trbojevic to play in a position where he's not comfortable.<\/p>\n

"I'm still leaning – but I also want his input too," he said.<\/p>\n

"He's an elite player, so I don't want to make the decision solely. We've been collaborating and communicating the whole time, but I want to do what's best for Turbo.<\/p>\n

"If it's best to put him in the centres, that's what we will do – but I still think his best position is fullback."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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