Sad to see him go Eric. Wouldve been loved to see him have one more year at Parramatta. Unfortunately like his dad, injuries have ended his career.
What a great career though.
Remember him as a promising winger in 1999, he was just unstoppable in Reserve Grade.
I remember his first game against the Cowboys that year, made a nervous start, but really made up for it.
Scored his first try against the ordinary Maggies, still good to see him score.
So much talk early in his career about the comparisons between him and his father. Both could fend off 3-4 blokes and very quick.
The semi final against the Knights was a great try he scored, virtually 10 m behind the kicker (mightve been Kelly) and raced up quickly to score and wrap up the semi.
Had a great start in 2000, but unfortunately when he was picked for Origin, wasnt the same. Only played 1 game in 2 years after that, and was signed with the Roosters. Which pretty much reduced his first grade career.
We welcomed him back in 2004, after only a hand full of games for the Roosters, and played as good as ever. Was voted on of the best wingers in the game and finally got his rep honours in 2005 for City and did a great job that game.
And in 2006 finally got an Origin call up. Although he only played 3 games, he was one of NSW's best in the final game in Melbourne.
And who can forget his call up in 2005 for Australia. One test against France.
Finally his try in the Grand Final, he played his best game in the match and deserved a Clive Churchill medal ahead of Slater.
I know he had his defensive lapses in 2008 but after Anderson came to the club it pretty much made him a better player both attack and defence.
It is sad to see him retire, couldve played more matches, but still a great career.
I wish him all the best.
