Trbojevic uncertain; Fifita on bench for Titans
Manly Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has confirmed that Tom Trbojevic is named to play against the Canberra Raiders, but he still needs to pass a fitness test later this week. Trbojevic recently dealt with a hamstring injury that raised concerns about his readiness. Seibold stated that scans showed no serious damage, only "general tightness." He remains optimistic but considers Trbojevic's participation a "50-50" chance for this weekend. In other team news, the Gold Coast Titans have placed star forward David Fifita on the bench for the second week in a row. Fellow player Reagan Campbell-Gillard indicated that Fifita might still be recovering from ankle surgery he had in the off-season. Campbell-Gillard expressed confidence in Fifita’s ability to contribute, whether starting or coming off the bench. The NRL games for Round 3 are set to take place, with key matchups including Melbourne Storm vs. Penrith Panthers on Thursday night and New Zealand Warriors facing Sydney Roosters on Friday. Each team has released their lineups, and more updates are expected as the weekend approaches.