Disaster for NSW as Manly star Tom Trbojevic dislocates his shoulder during clash with the Eels – and Dally M winner can’t hide his anguish as he leaves the field in a huge blow for the Blues ahead of State of Origin
- Tom Trbojevic faces a race against time to be fit for State of Origin next month
- The Manly star appeared to dislocate his shoulder in a bid to knock the ball dead
- He was unable to hide his anguish as he clutched his arm as he left the field
New South Wales’ worst nightmare has become a reality after superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic appeared to dislocate his shoulder during Manly’s clash with Parramatta.
In a desperate attempt to prevent Tom Opacic from scoring, the Dally M medallist attempted to knock the ball dead but got his left arm caught under his rival, causing the injury.
Trbojevic was clearly in pain as he left the field clutching his arm, pulling an anguished face as the reality of his latest setback dawned on him.
Tom Trbojevic appeared to dislocate his shoulder in a huge blow to NSW ahead of Origin
The 25-year-old is one of the standout names for the Blues and would have been destined to start in the first Origin match against Queensland on June 3, but his injury has cast fresh doubt over his availability.
Brad Fittler already has to contend with the absence of South Sydney Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell, so Trbojevic’s setback piles more misery on the Blues coach.
The injury came in just his third match back from a knee problem, and just two-and-a-half weeks out from the State of Origin series opener.
Trbojevic had previously been a stand-out for Manly in the match, playing a key role in two tries as the had a 20-16 lead at the time of his injury.
A clutch Mitchell Moses kick late on saw the Eels snatch a 22-20 win in biblical rain.
More to follow.