Tom Trbojevic's torrid run with injuries has continued, with the Manly Sea Eagles confirming their star fullback has suffered a hamstring strain.
He will miss roughly seven weeks of action.
Trbojevic limped from the field late in Thursday night's match against the Dolphins after slamming into a cameraman as he attempted a try-saving tackle on Jack Bostock.
While it is unlikely the collision itself caused the injury, the extra contact certainly would not have done any favours.
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The 27-year-old headed to the sheds in discomfort, struggling to walk with a normal gait.
It marks the sixth time Trbojevic has had a hamstring problem in the past six seasons.
"That's footy mate, poor Tom, he can't catch a break ... He's so resilient, he'll be back," Tom's brother Jake Trbojevic told ABC Sport post-match.
The Sea Eagles were narrowly defeated by the Dolphins on the night, falling 30-24.
Trbojevic's Grade 2 hamstring strain will see him miss just under two months.
This means will not feature in Game 1 on June 5, and is unlikely to be selected for Game 2 on June 26.
When it comes to injuries, Trbojevic has had some rotten luck.
He struggled with his ankle in the early stages of his NRL career before suffering a string of hamstring problems.
Last year he missed half the season with a torn pec.
Year | Injury | Absence |
2016 | Ankle | 1 week |
2017 | Ankle/Knee | 3 weeks |
2018 | Ankle | 1 week |
2019 | Hamstring | 8 weeks |
2019 | Pectoral | Missed Finals series |
2020 | Hamstring | 13 weeks |
2020 | Shoulder | Missed Origin series |
2021 | Hamstring | 5 weeks |
2021 | Head knock | 1 week |
2022 | Shoulder | Season |
2023 | Hamstring | Pre-season |
2023 | Pectoral | 14 weeks |