A tale of two superstars: Roosters keep Tedesco in cotton wool as Manly rev up Turbo | mrchrisnico
Trent Robinson is adopting an ultra-conservative approach with James Tedesco during the trials, while fellow star No.1 Tom Trbojevic is eager for minutes to help Manly end their shocking round-one record.
Luke Keary will also miss Friday night’s second and final trial against Wests Tigers. Siua Sio Taukeiaho, who picked up a quad injury a few weeks ago, is a chance to play, while Egan Butcher was spotted in a moon boot at the back of Leichhardt Oval on Friday night. “He knows he’s ready to play, he knows what level he wants to get to, but we’re in for the duration. We could play him 20 minutes next week, but he won’t trial, and we’ll get him moving the next two weeks in time for round one.“Lachie will be our fullback again next week. I don’t want to move everyone around just because Teddy isn’t there.”
“People look at round one as grand finals, and if he’s right to play he will play, but whenever he’s right he’ll play.”