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Player profiles - Michael Witt

Mzilikazi

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Hi lads

Am I on the right track? :idea:

Michael Witt:

Alternate nicknames: Half, Smithy

Famous for: Being seen as the saviour of the ongoing Paramatta half back soap opera that has run since Peter Sterling’s retirement in 1992. Yet another promising player to tell Brian Smith to sit and spin.

Key attribute: It’s early in his career but he has enjoyed some fine games in the yellow and blue where he has shown solid defence an impressive kicking game and the ability to run with the ball out in front in two hands, occasionally creating doubt in the minds of the opposition.

Key weakness: He arrives with a question mark over his ability to perform as an attacking lynch pin and to organise a side in attack.

What we’d like to see in 2005: Settling in quickly to a solid combination with Michael Monaghan where both share the responsibility of creating the attacking plays and taking the kicks that create opportunities for the side.

If he were an alcoholic drink he’d be: Bundaberg Rum. A popular drink with real ability to liven up a party but also the risk of creating discontent.

What would other clubs think of him if he were theirs: A player of potential that might need the odd bit of kid glove treatment to realise his best.

Matabele’s view: I liked what I saw of him in 2003. As a young half back thrown into the breach he did some good things behind a beaten pack and certainly tried hard in defence. 2004 may not have been what he expected but I think he is a good signing to replace the recalcitrant Walker. His goal kicking ability is an additional bonus.


Matabele’s rating: Heart 5/10
Ability 8/10
Importance to the side: 8/10
Injury record: 8/10
2004 performance: 5/10
Total 34/50
 

Eelementary

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I think it's a little off.

He never showed any real ability with the ball in hand IMO.

He is a great goal-kicker, and has a decent boot on the field. But he is average at everything else.

He lacks pace.

Has a very poor attitude.

His strong points include OK defense and aggression.
 

Stagger eel

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your not far there except.

Key attribute: there seems to be more doubt in his mind than the oppositions.

As for an Alcoholic drink??....Tooheys Gold: showing great promise but only at mid-strength,

;-)
 

JessEel

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Mzilikazi, thats a pretty good wrap up of the half witt. i especially enjoyed the bundy rum bit!

:clap: :clap: :clap: full points to ya! hope he kicks bum!! :clap: :clap:
(of course eels don't have bums, that have tails) ;-)
 

planeteels

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Only 1 correction I have..

He wore BLUE & GOLD.. not BLUE & YELLOW!! 8)

as Ali G. says... "respek for colours"
 

PJ Marshal

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If he were an alcoholic drink he’d be: Bundaberg Rum. A popular drink with real ability to liven up a party but also the risk of creating discontent.


id say he is more like a west coast cooler, not quite in the big leagues but hey he is trying
 

Freak

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planeteels said:
Only 1 correction I have..

He wore BLUE & GOLD.. not BLUE & YELLOW!! 8)

as Ali G. says... "respek for colours"

I was thinking exactly the same!! ;-)

Witty goes Good!!

He had a fantastic win loss ratio for the BLUE & GOLD!!

IMO you have some of your ratings incorrect and in particular HEART!!

Lets not forget Witty was a State Boxer before becoming a full time League player and was never afraid to shape up against bigger opponents. He has great determination and spirit, however at this stage his skills are not fully developed and he will need to work hard on them over at Manly to get him up to your 8/10 rating. He does have potential but will always possess a lack of speed and really strugles to pass right side.

Most Parra fans including myself will wish him all the best as they know he did not get the support at Parra he warranted.
 

Stagger eel

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Freak said:
planeteels said:
Only 1 correction I have..

He wore BLUE & GOLD.. not BLUE & YELLOW!! 8)

as Ali G. says... "respek for colours"

I was thinking exactly the same!! ;-)

Witty goes Good!!

He had a fantastic win loss ratio for the BLUE & GOLD!!

IMO you have some of your ratings incorrect and in particular HEART!!

Lets not forget Witty was a State Boxer before becoming a full time League player and was never afraid to shape up against bigger opponents. He has great determination and spirit, however at this stage his skills are not fully developed and he will need to work hard on them over at Manly to get him up to your 8/10 rating. He does have potential but will always possess a lack of speed and really strugles to pass right side.

Most Parra fans including myself will wish him all the best as they know he did not get the support at Parra he warranted.

there isn't a player who's left our club whom I don't wish the best of luck to....except one! ;-)
 

Stagger eel

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Freak said:
Yes, no need to wish Kusto luck, it isn't going to help him! anyway! ;-)

don't knock Benny! he's a good bloke :D ...unfortunatly that's all he ever was :?

I meant someone else :p
 

The Colonel

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eelavation said:
Freak said:
Yes, no need to wish Kusto luck, it isn't going to help him! anyway! ;-)

don't knock Benny! he's a good bloke :D ...unfortunatly that's all he ever was :?

I meant someone else :p

Well Tulsen has done pretty well for himself since he left. Played for England and has a good job as a reporter..... He wasn't great but he wasn't too bad.
 

Stagger eel

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The Colonel said:
eelavation said:
Freak said:
Yes, no need to wish Kusto luck, it isn't going to help him! anyway! ;-)

don't knock Benny! he's a good bloke :D ...unfortunatly that's all he ever was :?

I meant someone else :p

Well Tulsen has done pretty well for himself since he left. Played for England and has a good job as a reporter..... He wasn't great but he wasn't too bad.


nooooo!!! #-o not frigen Tulsen!!

I won't be coaxed into saying his name! :roll:
 

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