LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Manly's NRL defeat against St George Illawarra on Easter Saturday was a real nail-biter, but not in a good way.
Tom Trbojevic and the Sea Eagles had a shocker of a game, with a lackluster performance that left fans scratching their heads in disbelief.
Just a fortnight ago, Manly was flying high with two wins under their belt, but now they find themselves with as many losses as wins.
Despite having the lion's share of possession at 53%, the Sea Eagles couldn't seem to capitalize on it, only completing 65% of their sets.
The star of the show, fullback Tom Trbojevic, had a night to forget with a string of errors that halted any momentum the team tried to build.
Even though he managed to rack up 158m in 14 runs and set up a line break and a try early in the game, his uncharacteristic mistakes were glaringly obvious.
Trbojevic's four errors, including dropped balls and wayward passes, were just the tip of the iceberg.
The final blow came in the second half when he made a crucial mistake by passing the ball to a teammate who was in front of him, effectively killing off a potential attack.
It was a moment that had fans shaking their heads in disbelief.
For Manly, it was a game they will want to forget quickly, as they now face the harsh reality of being seen as a team struggling to find their rhythm.
In the unforgiving world of rugby league, there is little room for mistakes, and Manly will need to regroup quickly if they want to salvage their season.