LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Manly forward Jake Trbojevic has issued a crucial warning to his teammates ahead of their match against the Roosters on Saturday, emphasizing the need for a victory to keep their NRL finals hopes alive.
He also hinted at a potential career move to England, indicating that a switch abroad is tempting.
The Sea Eagles are looking to recover from a heavy defeat to the Bulldogs, which resulted in their drop from the top-eight, leaving them with only six matches remaining in the regular season.
A win against the Roosters is vital for their chances of making the playoffs.
The upcoming clash at 4 Pines Park features Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans, who is reportedly in discussions about playing for the Roosters next season.
Despite uncertainties surrounding Cherry-Evans' future, Trbojevic has stated that the team's focus remains on securing the vital two competition points.
With a tough match looming against the top-ranked Raiders in Canberra the following week, the urgency for a win against the Roosters intensifies, especially since the Roosters are just two points behind ninth-placed Manly.
"We're sort of in a position where we've gone nine wins, nine losses so we haven't quite nailed it," Trbojevic remarked.
He acknowledged the importance of winning and expressed confidence based on their recent form, while also aiming to improve on their prior performance: "It would be really nice to go out and perform well and turn around (what happened) last week because it was a pretty tough performance."
The team is looking to harness confidence from their recent good play and hopes to deliver a strong showing on Saturday night.