Anyone who leaves the Roosters (or Ricky) to join another club, normally turns out good. Just ask Fletcher, Hodges, Robinson, Grothe, Crocker. We can probably expect the same for Finch and Fa'aso.
Now just on Vella, it didnt surprise me with the all the news in the last couple of weeks. But it is sad to see him go, been with the club for quite a while. Debuted for Parramatta against the Cowboys at Dairy Farmers in 1998, played a few games off the bench that year, in fact I remember his first try was against the Broncos that year, when we surprised everyone and beat the competition leaders up in Brisbane. 1999 was a great year for Mick, Origin berth, test debut and add to that the Dally M Rookie of the year, he gained plenty of experience along with Dean Pay up front. We had a young forward pack back then, and with the departure of Pay the following year Vella gained confidence and stepped up to the front along with Cayless. Despite a bad start in 2000, the Eels came good in the end, Vella's performances earned him a spot in the World Cup. 2001 was even better for not only Parramatta but Vella as well, playing test football and Origin. I remember whenever Cayless was off the field, Vella would give it his best and inspire his teammates. I thought he lost a bit of confidence in 2002, with all the injuries and suspensions that year, but there were a few good games for Vel. That semi final against Brisbane with Cayless out, Vella had a blinder made an amazing run from the kick off. If you put the C next to his name, he has a good game. It was good to see him comeback from thyroid cancer in 2005, I thought he played alright after that but wasnt the same player unfortunately. A Parramatta junior, Vella will be missed. Good luck to him at Hull KR, with his old mate Morgan.
See Ya Vella.
We can probably expect the same for Finch and Fa'aso.
bye bye
