LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Tom Trbojevic, often seen as a pillar of strength in the NRL, had a nightmarish performance that left fans reeling.
The Manly Sea Eagles, typically a formidable force on the field, were left scratching their heads after a laughably poor showing against the St George Illawarra Dragons.
The Sea Eagles, who could have easily been sitting at a perfect 3-0 record, were outplayed by the Dragons, who themselves had been handed two decisive defeats prior to their victory in round one.
It was a stark contrast to Manly's impressive start to the season, which saw them triumph in Vegas before taking down the Roosters in round two.
However, the rugby league landscape can change in the blink of an eye, and Manly now find themselves at a middling 2-2 record after a narrow loss to the Eels followed by a lackluster performance against the Dragons.
It was a series of blunders and miscues from the Sea Eagles, who seemed to be off their game from the opening whistle.
In the grand scheme of things, this defeat serves as a reminder that even the most reliable stars can have an off day, and that no team is invincible in the rough and tumble world of rugby league.
Fans will be hoping that this performance was just a blip on the radar for the Sea Eagles, who will be looking to bounce back stronger than ever in the weeks to come.