Manly are placing their religion in former Dally M Medal winner Tom Trbojevic as their new captain within the wake of Daly Cherry-Evans’ controversial change to the Roosters.
Just some weeks in the past there have been doubts over whether or not Trbojevic would even be sticking round on the membership with English Tremendous League membership Warrington within the hunt for his companies.
However after inking a contract extension for 2027 after earlier pondering he’d locked in an extended settlement with Manly officers, he has now been unveiled as their new skipper.
“This implies lots to me, and I’m thrilled to tackle the captaincy,” he stated.
“It’s a privilege and I really feel very honoured to tackle the function. It’s a proud second.
“The following few months of pre-season shall be robust but it surely’s an thrilling time for all of us as we put together for the brand new season.”
Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold was assured the star fullback could lead on by instance.
“Tom leads by way of his actions on and off the sector,” he stated.
“On the sector he’s an elite participant who has a giant affect on staff efficiency.
“Off the sector, not solely is he extremely revered by his teammates however he’s a extremely regarded member of the Northern Seashores neighborhood.
“I do know he’ll do an awesome job as captain.”
The 29-year-old former NSW and Australian consultant has been affected by accidents in recent times though he did handle 20 matches final yr and 18 appearances for Manly within the 2025 season.
With Cherry-Evans leaving a spot within the halves, Seibold had beforehand floated the concept of Trbojevic being switched to five-eighth as a approach of additionally limiting the harm on his physique because of the calls for of the fullback function.
However he’s set to begin the season within the No.1 jersey with younger gun Lehi Hopoate remaining on the wing.
