The five plays that should earn Tom Trbojevic an Origin recall

June 26, 2026 — 3:33pm

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Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic came up with five plays in his comeback last Saturday that showed why he needs to be recalled to the NSW side for the State of Origin decider in Brisbane next month.

The Sea Eagles may have lost in golden point to Canterbury last Saturday night, but Trbojevic, playing his first game since injuring his hamstring seven weeks earlier, was excellent on both sides of the ball. His passing game that night also showed that he has lost none of his timing.

The beauty with “Turbo” is he can play fullback, left or right wing, or left or right centre for the Blues at Suncorp Stadium on July 8.

Provided Trbojevic gets through Saturday night’s clash at home against Melbourne – the 15-year anniversary of the famous Battle of Brookvale – his inclusion will, according to many league experts, be a foregone conclusion.

Manly coach Kieran Foran said on Friday he would pick Trbojevic as the Blues’ No. 1.

“I think Tommy brings something not many........

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