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Tom Trbojevic has seemingly booked his spot in the NSW Blues side for Origin I after he scored a hat-trick against the Raiders in a huge win.
Manly snapped a three-game losing streak at GIO Stadium with a 42-14 victory over Canberra as Trbojevic put previous form issues behind him to steal the show.
Raiders captain Elliott Whitehead was first to go over in the fifth minute before Manly flicked a switch with Trbojevic and Brad Parker giving their side the lead after 22 minutes.
A defiant Tom Trbojevic has proved his State of Origin fitness with a stunning display on Sunday evening, carving up Canberra in Manly's 42-14 win.
The Sea Eagles' fullback was completely unstoppable at GIO Stadium, scoring a hat-trick and looking at his threatening best in his final outing before NSW coach Brad Fittler names his side for the series opener.
Trbojevic has been hampered by a hamstring injury but is now almost certain to be picked in the centres for game one after leading Manly to a much-needed win in the capital.
It snapped their three-game losing slide and let them square...
Manly Sea Eagles star Tom Trbojevic has proven his fitness for the upcoming State of Origin series with a dominant performance against the Canberra Raiders.
Trbojevic scored a hat-trick and was a constant threat to the Raiders defense, showcasing his attacking prowess.
The Sea Eagles' victory also ended their three-game losing streak and brought their win-draw-loss record for the year to 5-1-5.