ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

[Kasper]

Who does everyone think it will be? I personally believe it is out of Firman and Slater with Witt an outside chance. My vote go's to Firman though.

 

[~bedsy~]

I'm pretty sure it will be Firman.

 

[RenoufPhan]

I'm not very fond of the Dragons, but you've got to give it to Firman.

He's been great all year for the Dragons, and halfback would probably have to be the most difficult position on the field for a rookie to make an impact.

All 3 of those guys have been great, but I'd give the nod to Firman.
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[Anonymous]

Firman by a short head.

 

[SP]

My vote goes to Witty

 

[kaon]

Billy Slater

Most of his exploits get missed by the mainstream media and he has just been explosive down there.

 

[weasel]

I have a feeling it will be Slater who wins it, although Firman probably deserves it. It's a close call though.

 

[Frenzy]

Billy Slater

Most of his exploits get missed by the mainstream media and he has just been explosive down there.

This of course applies to most of his failings. He's a very shoddy defender.

Firman for mine with Matt Hilder of the Sharks as a smokey. He's been outstanding in an underperformed side. Played every game, one of only 3 Sharks to do that this year.

 

[Anonymous]

There's a tendancy to favour halfbacks in these type of awards. Slater may be a great attacking player but he isnt in the middle all the time. Besides, the commentators keep going on about how Brett Firman is the next Andrew Johns (got to feel for Firmo there) so you'd think that'd be enough to see him bolt home.

 

[Tupac Shakur]

They all have played well this year but i believe Brett Firman would have the lead, he is a future Australian halfback i reckon.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

the next couple of yrs are going to be fought out between firman and young witty for all rep games witt queenslander and firman nsw, they both look great,i think witt has done a great job considering the injuries that parra have had.we had no forwards for most the yr and he still stands out,looking forward to seeing him behind a strong pack of forwards next yr.firman is a great prospect aswell,but im looking through blue n gold eyes so i go with witty.

 

[PINGU]

I am shocked that Benji Marshall has not been touted by some.


;-)

 

[bucko]

I've gpne Firman. Witt's starting to firm with Parra's late surge, and Slater was really good for a patch in the middle of the season, but has dropped off a bit, much like Phil Graham.

 

[Frenzy]

There's a tendancy to favour halfbacks in these type of awards. Slater may be a great attacking player but he isnt in the middle all the time. Besides, the commentators keep going on about how Brett Firman is the next Andrew Johns (got to feel for Firmo there) so you'd think that'd be enough to see him bolt home.

Well Willow, me ole china plate, ordinarily I'd agree with that but I think that pertains to major awards more.

Perhaps some people can help me out here. Here's a list of all the past ROTYs I could find. Not many halfbacks in this incomplete list (knowing my luck after posting this all the missing ones will be halves :lol

Anyway, if you can, fill in the blanks for me peeps

1980 -
1981 -
1982 - Phil Blake - 5/8
1983 -
1984 -
1985 - Steve Linnane - halfback
1986 - Paul Sironen - second rower
1987 - Alan Wilson - second rower
1988 -
1989 - Jim Serdaris - hooker
1990 -
1991 -
1992 - Matthew Rodwell - halfback
1993 - Jack Elsegood - winger
1994 - Steve Menzies - second rower
1995 - Mathew Rogers - winger
1996 - Glen Morrison - lock
1997 - no awards
1998 - Mark McLinden - halfback
1999 - Michael Vella - prop
2000 - Tasesa Lavea - 5/8
2001 - Braith Anasta - 5/8
2002 - Matt Utai - winger

 

[Matta]

I thought Hoppa was one of 'em.

 

[Frenzy]

I thought Hoppa was one of 'em.

Hoppa got Winger of the Year in 95 I think. Mid 90's anyway if that year is wrong.

 

[wittyfan]

I think there was an ARL Rookie award in 1997, but I'll have to check that. :?

 

[kaon]

Didn't Ben Kennedy come in for an award a few years ago?

 

[Frenzy]

Didn't Ben Kennedy come in for an award a few years ago?

I'm positive he is a past Dally M ROTY as well but I can't establish what year.

Could be wrong though and he may of been a Norwich Rising Star award winner

 

[HappyTiger]

Id say the most consistant of those guys mentioned would be Slater.Firman of late has been ordinary and Witt i dont think has had the same impact as the other 2 guys.My vote Slater.