Overview

• Manly will start Trbojevic at right centre against the Wests Tigers on Friday with Lehi Hopoate stepping into the fullback role.
• CEO Tony Mestrov described the positional change as a short-term strategy to rebuild Trbojevic’s confidence and form.
• Hopoate’s standout performances at fullback have prompted the backline reshuffle.
• Consecutive losses have increased scrutiny on coach Anthony Seibold’s future with the Sea Eagles.
• Trbojevic is off contract at the end of next year, and Manly aims to finalise a new deal before other clubs can approach him.