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  Wombat July 28, 2010 at 4:27pm

  With Inu playing the way he is, there would be no spot for him :-(
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  Robisms July 28, 2010 at 4:31pm

  Grothe was/is a brilliant player, love his brute strength and speed. I'll miss him.
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  boffin July 28, 2010 at 4:42pm

  I would have thought that Eric himself was a good place to get that sort of information from and in last weeks blog on Eels site he stated several times that if we make the finals he would be back to play with the team but maybe things have taken a turn for the worse with his knee, sad if true.
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  Daz1970 July 28, 2010 at 4:42pm

  I still think he was one of the best performers last year in the Grand Final, great player!, all the best Eric, and if you are reading this Eric Jnr, I still remember meeting your old man back in 1984-5 during work experience as a chef.... in a nursing home, lol....yes i know its hilarious, but Eric Snr came in to see an old lady who's bed was covered in Parra coloured quits and all sorts of memorabilia. She passed the next day and I always admired him coming in to say hi to her before she passed away, made her smile more than anyone I've ever seen.
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  the daniel July 28, 2010 at 4:44pm

  damn this is terrible news hes by far my most favourtite player :(
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  1Eyed Eel July 28, 2010 at 4:56pm

  It quotes his manager Andrew Purcell as saying (in regards to playing next year):
  
  "He won't make it back, but we're still hoping for something. He is very, very frustrated because he can't show his worth on the football field. He's take a piece out at the back of his right kneecap. There is a bit of interest floating around but it's the 'mix talk' - as in, 'he's in the mix' Hopefully something will come up."
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    tobiasfunke > 1Eyed Eel July 28, 2010 at 5:05pm

    Really disappointing if true. I really hope we can re-sign him considering we are losing Inu, Mateo, Cayless and K. Keating and haven't signed anyone else.
    
    It's a bit strange because on the official Eels site it says this in the injury update
    Eric Grothe has an ongoing knee injury and he also hopes to return before the end of the season. He is currently in the rehabilitation group working on running.
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  the daniel July 28, 2010 at 5:17pm

  i hope we resign him
  he is so good
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  eelsy July 28, 2010 at 5:47pm

  i cant see why we havnt made him an offer with inu gone we have a wing space and he is perfect 4 it. 1 of our best last year love watching him play
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  Jpav July 28, 2010 at 5:55pm

  bad news great player!