A Tom Trbojevic masterclass, headlined by a once-in-a-generation solo try, has secured the Manly Sea Eagles a coveted top-four finish as they bested the Cowboys 46-18 in Townsville.
Trbojevic has been the flavour of season 2021, and the fullback took it to dizzying heights tonight as he ran-in three tries and two assists, finishing with a whopping 302 total run-metres.
But it was a particular solo effort midway through the second half that left the NRL world speechless, as the Manly No.1 beat nine defenders to record a try for the ages.
Collecting the ball on the 40-metre line, Trbojevic slalomed his way through a sea of Cowboys defenders, busting through nine attempted tackles to burst through the line and score in scintillating fashion.
The Manly fullback finished with 15 tackle breaks at the end of the game.
“Tom Trbojevic has just beaten every current Cowboy, and maybe a couple of former ones too,” Andrew Voss said in commentary for Fox Sports.
Social media was equally in awe as fans flocked to Twitter to share their disbelief.
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Trbojevic also had the final touch on a stunning full-field team try that was orchestrated by Reuben Garrick and Daly Cherry-Evans after the siren sounded.
It was a triumphant way for Des Hasler and his troops to secure a fourth-place finish which will afford the Sea Eagles to bites at the cherry in the finals series.
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