I loved watching Grothe play when I was a kid back in the 80's, he was in a class of his own and the perfect finisher at the end of one of the greatest backlines in Rugby League history.
I've forgotten how good the guru was.This guy was a powerhouse, unlike any other winger I have ever seen.He carried so much speed,power, and agility for such a big man,and he was a great defensive player.A real rugby league winger.Thanks for the upload.👍🏽
I was a Manly supporter, so this guy was always a nightmare, but even through the hatred you had to respect him. David Campese wasn't the only goose-stepping winger!
He was an exceptional winger. He had a very long stride which made him a bit harder tackle, He also had this habit of moving his body away from tacklers when he was running close to the sideline. I'm not sure then current wingers do that to the same degree. Kenny Irvine was a truly extraordinary winger. Slight guy but fast (he ran 9.3 for 100 yards in the early 60s) and had he been with a team like St George in the 60s he would have got even more tries than he did. Two completely different wingers, both wonderful to watch.
Probably. His defensive game was stellar, which not every great winger can claim as an attribute. Ken Irvine was also a try-scoring machine, but he didn't tackle like Grothe.
Awesome skill and talent allied with immense power and great positional sense. Certainly, one of the best I've been privileged to see in real life on the pitch ...... and I'm a Pom.
