The Raiders host the Sea Eagles on Friday night as they continue their bid to win the minor premiership with a chance to leapfrog the Storm.
Once again, Ricky Stuart has been able to stick solid with the same team as Round 22, while Anthony Seibold was forced into a big switch.
Lehi Hopoate was sidelined with an AC joint injury, with Tom Trbojevic the man to take over at fullback and return to the No.1 jersey.
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Trbojevic reverted to the back during their loss to the Roosters after a Hopoate head knock, but also moved as Manly chased points.
Seibold was quizzed as to whether Trbojevic will remain at fullback for the remainder of the year in the lead-up to Round 23.
“It’s always been a week-to-week decision,” he said.
“Every decision I make is what I think is best for the team for that particular week. I think ‘Turbo’ going back to fullback this week is the best thing for our team.
“Turbo filled in when Lehi was off against the Roosters and did a good job there, and he’s world class.
“We’ve spoken about this being Turbo’s best position, but we’ve also made a decision on what’s best for the team over the last couple of weeks.
“Lehi needed some time out and we’ve got a pretty good fullback coming in.”
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