Eric Grothe Jr. returns to the NRL?

[I Bleed Maroon]

http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sp...parramatta-eels-eric-grothe-jnr-nrl-comeback/

It's believed former Parramatta winger Eric Grothe Jr. is coming back to rugby league, having been out of the game for three years.
The 33-year-old made the announcement on his weekly podcast show, saying he's been training and feeling confident his body is up for the challenge of the NRL.
He's lost weight, he feels fast and he feels strong.


"I think the biggest challenge is going to be, you know, not doing it for three seasons you're going to be a bit rusty in your skill base, but being a winger I just need to concentrate on a few things, doing really well and I think I can still do this to the best of my ability," he said.
Is there an NRL club he's spoken to?
"I'm not one to keep secrets and it's not a big announcement for me… but I just can't say who I'm talking to at the moment."

A 33 year old winger coming back into first grade after 3 years on the couch? Yeah, good luck Eric.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

He must need the money lol

 

[Mr Saab]

Could have been the best winger of all time...of top 10 at least.....but, he will be remembered as a "coulda woulda shoulda"

 

[MrAnonymous]

Still better than merritt

 

[umina panther]

Tigers signed Lote so I don't see the difference

 

[gronkathon]

Probably inspired watching Merritt in Origin.

Sinking some cans and realising "I am better then this loser"

 

[Kiwi]

Probably inspired watching Merritt in Origin.

Sinking some cans and realising "I am better then this loser"

said almost every NSW fan

 

[Charlie124]

The game has really missed Eric Grothe Jr.



Wait, no it hasn't.

At all.

 

[Mr Angry]

I think Kevin Kingston should make a song.

 

[DeeJ]

Wendall Sailor had two years off and came back at a simiilar age. It could be done.

 

[DC_fan]

The game has really missed Eric Grothe Jr.



Wait, no it hasn't.

At all.

The game has passed him by.

 

[bellyache]

http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sp...parramatta-eels-eric-grothe-jnr-nrl-comeback/




A 33 year old winger coming back into first grade after 3 years on the couch? Yeah, good luck Eric.

Can't be any worse than Hodges..

 

[bellyache]

The game has passed him by.

You might be surprised..

 

[Armageddon.]

Shinobi mustn't be going too good.

 

[shaggs]

Shinobi mustn't be going too good.

It's hard paying rent and buying food when you are being paid 500 bucks and two schooners per gig.

 

[typicalfan]

Couldn't tackle in his prime how the hell will he do it now.

 

[Nice Beaver]

Salary cap concessions I say!

Its for the good of the game after all.....

 

[Son of Minto]

I hope he comes back. The lols will be plentiful.

 

[Evenflow]

I hope he comes back. The lols will be plentiful.

Especially if its with Parra. We can only hope :lol:

 

[u4er]

I would have him over Maranta.