We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
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.
It was the sliding doors moment that turned the game on its head.
What appeared to be a Jamal Fogarty try went straight up the other end for a Reuben Garrick four-pointer and the Manly Sea Eagles were away.
Raiders co-captain Elliott Whitehead appeared to have the ball knocked out of his hand by Jake Trbojevic, spilling into the Manly in-goal area for Fogarty to touch it down.
A defiant Tom Trbojevic has proved his State of Origin fitness with a stunning display, carving up Canberra in Manly's 42-14 win.
In Sunday's earlier match, Canterbury came from behind to defeat Gold Coast 20-18.
Trbojevic was unstoppable at Canberra 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.
He has been hampered by a hamstring injury but is now almost certain to be picked in the centres for Origin I after leading the Sea Eagles to a much-needed win in the national capital.