Jake T.

[bob dylan]

Some tough markers here with short memories.

Jake is a bona fide Manly legend.

Maybe not at his best in 2025 but neither was Terry Randall in the 80s or Beaver in 2007 and early 2008 before he recaptured something in that brilliant end of season.

Any who thinks Jake is our biggest problem has lost me. I could name a dozen bigger issues.

PS I still think he is a 50/50 chance of being named Origin captain.

 

[Disco]

Some tough markets here with short memories.

Jake is a bona fide Manly legend.

Maybe not at his best in 2025 but neither was Terry Randall in the 80s or Beaver in 2007 and early 2008 before he recaptured something in that brilliant end of season.

Any who thinks Jake is our biggest problem has lost me. I could name a dozen bigger issues.

PS I still think he is a 50/50 chance of being named Origin captain.

100%

This is why as I age I'm less tied up in player "loyalty".

These days players should just look out for themselves as most fans will turn on you in an instant.

 

[manly al]

Jake 's form is the least of the team's problems , still putting in and solid defence .
Mistakes and turning over the ball again cruelled Manly 's chances against the Sharks and in complete contrast to the prior Panthers game .and thought that Jake and Burbo were two of Manly 's better performers last week .
Wish that i could say the same thing about Turbo 's game
.Not that keen on Jake reverting to 13 but guess that Seibs is starting with Bully at prop to get a bit more early up tempo then Brown, Waddell and Jake to complement the prop rotation .
Well , we will see how that goes
, Navale can hopefully introduce a bit of vim and vigor when he in on and obviously cannot be outplayed in the forwards for the best prospects for a vital win

 

[HoldenV8]

Some tough markers here with short memories.

Jake is a bona fide Manly legend.

Maybe not at his best in 2025 but neither was Terry Randall in the 80s or Beaver in 2007 and early 2008 before he recaptured something in that brilliant end of season.

Any who thinks Jake is our biggest problem has lost me. I could name a dozen bigger issues.

PS I still think he is a 50/50 chance of being named Origin captain.

Igor in the early 80s and Beaver in 2007/08 played in teams that at the very least made Grand Finals. This current Manly squad will need a hell of a lot of luck just to even get to one.

I agree that Jake is not our biggest problem, but he shouldn't be playing 80 minutes anymore. His old 80 minute motor is tired and getting a bit clapped out. Truth be told he should be in the front row rotation and only playing at best maybe 60 minutes a game, in two 30 minute spells.

I'd have Jake as the team captain over DCE, but his days of consistently playing 80 minutes week in, week out should be over IMO.

 

[Disco]

Igor in the early 80s and Beaver in 2007/08 played in teams that at the very least made Grand Finals. This current Manly squad will need a hell of a lot of luck just to even get to one.

I agree that Jake is not our biggest problem, but he shouldn't be playing 80 minutes anymore. His old 80 minute motor is tired and getting a bit clapped out. Truth be told he should be in the front row rotation and only playing at best maybe 60 minutes a game, in two 30 minute spells.

I'd have Jake as the team captain over DCE, but his days of consistently playing 80 minutes week in, week out should be over IMO.

Agree with that and I'd go closer to 50min

 

[Budgie]

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Danny Ando

@AndoDanny
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May 15


Jake Trbojevic 2025 stats Avg mins - 61Avg Hit Ups - 6.5Avg Run metres- 62Tackle Breaks - 0Offloads - 1 Now I'm no Rugby League genius, but I don't think it's a stretch to suggest these aren't the stats of a man deserving of representing his state.

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Christian Welch

@clwelch94
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26m


There are other ways for players to impact a game without being judged on running metres. It’s such a limited view of measuring influence. Defensively one of the best & selfless actions allows other to flourish

 

[BOZO]

The truth is Jakes game has been declining over the years
This season has been most noticeable
His game has become one dimensional
Its up to Jake to show us just how much more he has got .
The Players have the last say

 

[jbb/james]

I love jake and he adds starch. He misses his little pit bull in croker to help lead the line with shape defence

In defence choc and gifty worked together as do the frog and jake but in a holding pattern instead

He still has plenty to offer but in limited minutes
Again its his wage that contradicts his value

The old manly management have probably back ended the vichs contracts as well

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Concerns for Jake, Manly's talisman
Knocked out in the semi last year, no idea how he was found fit to resume that game. Today's looked very serious.
All the best to Jake, do not hurry back, take a decent break.
Even if we have to pick Lodge and aitasi James, your health is more important champ!

 

[Disco]

Concerns for Jake, Manly's talisman
Knocked out in the semi last year, no idea how he was found fit to resume that game. Today's looked very serious.
All the best to Jake, do not hurry back, take a decent break.
Even if we have to pick Lodge and aitasi James, your health is more important champ!

100%

He needs a decent break. Footy results not the most important thing

 

[Heckenberg]

Concerns for Jake, Manly's talisman
Knocked out in the semi last year, no idea how he was found fit to resume that game. Today's looked very serious.
All the best to Jake, do not hurry back, take a decent break.
Even if we have to pick Lodge and aitasi James, your health is more important champ!

Lodge might be a welcome addition at this stage. I’d way prefer him over Waddell and keep navale in the side.

 

[Waz13]

Concerns for Jake, Manly's talisman
Knocked out in the semi last year, no idea how he was found fit to resume that game. Today's looked very serious.
All the best to Jake, do not hurry back, take a decent break.
Even if we have to pick Lodge and aitasi James, your health is more important champ!

Yeah he was down for quite a while. Not good at all. Jake will be back week after next. He will refuse to be out longer. Was like one of those boxing kos where they just get hit perfectly and are out before they hit the floor.

Aloia back next week. I’d go:
8: Josh A
9: Simpkin
10: TKO
11: Guac (don’t think he’ll get picked for nsw)
12: Burbo
13: Jazz

Bench:
14: Talau (if back)/Waddell
15: Bulle
16: Brown
17: Navale

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

A few more of these and I’m afraid that’ll be the end of Jurbo, they add up cumulatively I believe ( read that somewhere ).

 

[Sir Pigman]

A few more of these and I’m afraid that’ll be the end of Jurbo, they add up cumulatively I believe ( read that somewhere ).

Unfortunately one of the worst hia ive ever seen.

The man is the best club man ever.

He’ll be back but hope his welfare is a priority.