Jake Trbojevic

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Madge Stirs Controversy with Bizarre Skipper Move

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Find out why Coach Madge's decision to snub Jake Trbojevic as captain has caused a stir in the league world!

Michael Maguire, the coach of the Blues, is facing intense scrutiny for his controversial move of appointing Jake Trbojevic as captain for a mere 29 minutes during the recent 38-10 thrashing. The decision has sparked outrage among league enthusiasts and experts alike, with many questioning the rationale behind this surprising captaincy change.

League legend Darryl Brohman expressed his disbelief, stating that Maguire will have a lot of explaining to do regarding the perplexing snub of Trbojevic as the skipper. Fans are left puzzled, asking, 'What's going on there?' as the drama unfolds and Maguire's tactics come under fire for this unexpected twist.

The discussion around Trbojevic's captaincy has reached boiling point, with critics adamant that he should not hold the captain's armband. The controversy has put Maguire in the hot seat, with his leadership decisions being heavily scrutinized post the disappointing Blues performance.

In the aftermath of the match, the league community awaits Maguire's response and reasoning for the abrupt captaincy change, further fuelling speculation and debate. Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding drama in the rugby league world!

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'What's going on there?': Madge under fire over baffling 29-minute ... (Fox Sports)

'What's going on there?': Madge under fire over baffling 29-minute Blues skipper snub.

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'Should not be captain': Madge grilled over bizarre Trbojevic move (4BC)

League great Darryl Brohman concedes Blues coach Michael Maguire will have a lot of questions to answer following the Blues' 38-10 thrashing at the hands of ...

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Coach under fire over bizarre skipper snub (The Weekly Times)

Michael Maguire's tactics, and the decision to appoint Jake Trbojevic as captain, have been called into question after the NSW skipper spent just 29 minutes ...

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