Witty wins 2003 Eric Grothe Rookie of The Year award

[SP]

19 year old Michael Witt has taken out the 2003 Eric Grothe Rookie of the Year Award.

Witt, who joined the Club in 2001 from the Newtown Lions in Toowoomba, played in both the SG Ball Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup competitions in 2001 and 2002, before moving to Premier League in 2003. He made his First Grade debut in the Round 8 match against the Sydney Roosters at Parramatta Stadium.

Michael played for the Queensland Under 15’s in 1999, and the Under 16’s in 2000.

In 2003 he was selected for the New South Wales Under 19’s team but withdrew from the match due to a shoulder injury.

He recently re-signed with the Parramatta Eels for a further 4 years.

The Rookie of the Year Award was first presented in 1974 with Geoff Gerard the inaugural winner. Since then, other Rookies of the Year have included Eric Grothe, Neville Glover, and Brett Kenny, along with players from the current squad including Nathan Hindmarsh, Luke Burt and Ashley Graham.



Congrats Witty

 

[T-Boon]

who won rookie of the year in 2022?

 

[King-Gutho94]

who won rookie of the year in 2022?

Kye Rodwell

 

[JokerEel]

Andrew Davey won in 2020 at the ripe old age of 43

 

[T-Boon]

I think it will be a good contest in 23 between Greieg or Asi

 

[T-Boon]

Kye Rodwell

Did he even play first grade last year?

 

[Gronk]

19 year old Michael Witt has taken out the 2003 Eric Grothe Rookie of the Year Award.

Witt, who joined the Club in 2001 from the Newtown Lions in Toowoomba, played in both the SG Ball Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup competitions in 2001 and 2002, before moving to Premier League in 2003. He made his First Grade debut in the Round 8 match against the Sydney Roosters at Parramatta Stadium.

Michael played for the Queensland Under 15’s in 1999, and the Under 16’s in 2000.

In 2003 he was selected for the New South Wales Under 19’s team but withdrew from the match due to a shoulder injury.

He recently re-signed with the Parramatta Eels for a further 4 years.

The Rookie of the Year Award was first presented in 1974 with Geoff Gerard the inaugural winner. Since then, other Rookies of the Year have included Eric Grothe, Neville Glover, and Brett Kenny, along with players from the current squad including Nathan Hindmarsh, Luke Burt and Ashley Graham.



Congrats Witty

Which one was f**k witt and which one was half witt ?

 

[the phantom menace]

Can't believe the original 2003 post went uncommented all this time... @SP

 

[Gary Gutful]

Last seen Aug 23, 2015

 

[hineyrulz]

2023 my money is on Mummamoasia!! Amazing tackle % in first grade!!

 

[Eelementary]

Michael Witt - handy player.

I remember him winning us three consecutive games at the death with sideline conversions in 2003.

 

[Gronk]

Michael Witt - handy player.

I remember him winning us three consecutive games at the death with sideline conversions in 2003.

Michael Witt, stolen by Manly. Declared a momentous signing from right under our noses by Peter Peters. Yeah nah you fat f**ker. Jesus Peter Peters has been a thorn in our side for 50 years. For a guy who used to play for the eels, he hates us sooooo bad.

Steve was a better all rounder at Newcastle IIRC.

I swear their nicknames were f**kwit and halfwit in the eels juniors.

 

[yy_cheng]

I remeber the witts were our saviours and will bring us the premiership

 

[JokerEel]

I remember Steve killing it at the 7s then not getting any first grade

 

[Incorrect]

I remeber the witts were our saviours and will bring us the premiership

Yes, after our other saviours that didn't manage to deliver, Danny Farrar and Jason Bell.....

 

[Twizzle]

I remember Steve killing it at the 7s then not getting any first grade

that's what happens when you can't tackle

 

[84 Baby]

I think it will be a good contest in 23 between Greieg or Asi

Ummm… Hands?

 

[T.S Quint]

Can't believe the original 2003 post went uncommented all this time... @SP

Maybe @wittyfan wasn't around then.

 

[Eelementary]

Michael Witt, stolen by Manly. Declared a momentous signing from right under our noses by Peter Peters. Yeah nah you fat f**ker. Jesus Peter Peters has been a thorn in our side for 50 years. For a guy who used to play for the eels, he hates us sooooo bad.

Steve was a better all rounder at Newcastle IIRC.

I swear their nicknames were f**kwit and halfwit in the eels juniors.

Steve was better in the lower grades - Michael had a better First Grade career.

 

[emjaycee]

Ummm… Hands?

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