Manly star Jake Trbojevic has lifted the lid on the viral footage of him kicking over an esky in the dressing rooms after his side’s round 20 win against the Storm.
In a massive upset on Saturday night, the Sea Eagles travelled down to Melbourne and walked away with a narrow 18-16 victory against the premiership heavyweights.
The result kept Manly inside the top-eight and sent a message to their rivals heading into the back-end of the season with finals on the horizon.
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But one of the biggest talking points coming out of the game – at least on social media – was Trbojevic’s hilarious post-game reaction inside Manly’s sheds.
Vision was shown on Fox League of the tough forward kicking a group of bottles across the floor in jubilation, clearly still feeling the adrenaline of the win.
Jake Trbojevic’s reaction to Manly’s round 20 win Fox League
The video was shared to all parts of the rugby league community as supporters lauded the fan-favourite for his passionate response.
But according to Trbojevic, he had no idea the moment was even being filmed.
“I was just so happy that we got the win,” he told 2GB’s Wide World of Sports Radio.
“I just walked into the sheds and had so much joy, so I just did it. I felt like a bit of an idiot after, but it felt great. I had to help Rossy, our trainer, clean them all up.
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“I was very embarrassed after it, I had no idea the cameras were watching. Everyone was messaging me, I felt like an idiot.
“It was obviously a great win for us. We’ve been very inconsistent this year, which has been quite frustrating. To go down there against a great side, play a full game for 80 minutes … that was really pleasing.”
The 31-year-old has endured a tough season, spending time on the sidelines due to injury and concussions, while also losing his spot as NSW Blues captain.
Jake Trbojevic after NSW won the 2024 series. Getty
Trbojevic’s future at the club has also been widely speculated, but reports from News Corp on Tuesday indicate that him and younger brother Tom will re-sign soon.
Jake reiterated he would never leave Manly, but was coy on any potential extension.
“I will definitely always play at the Sea Eagles, for sure,” he said.
“I’ve been here since I was young – but we will see what happens.”
Manly will take on the Bulldogs in round 21 at Allianz Stadium.
