Tom Trbojevic has ended his season with a suspected fractured eye socket

MANLY fullback Tom Trbojevic has finished a nightmare season with a suspected fractured eye socket.

Trbojevic who has been one of the few shining lights for the club in a season which has seen them come close to the wooden spoon, copped a knee to the eye from Broncos forward Joseph Ofahengaue in the first half.

It was ruled accidental and no penalty was given despite some protestations from Manly players.

He was left dazed by the incident and was taken from the field and took no further part in the game.

Trbojevic appeared on the sidelines in the second half sporting a black eye and considerable swelling. It promoted concerns he had sustained a fractured eye socket.

Speaking on Nine’s coverage Phil Gould said the season would be ‘character building’ for Trbojevic.

“His club’s in turmoil at the moment and he’s here today still battling away”, Gould said.

‘I think he’s had an outstanding season and it will be a character building season for him too.”

The loss to the Broncos looks set to be coach Trent Barrett’s last game as well after the frustrated coach submitted his resignation in July, frustrated at a lack of support from the club’s owners.