Grothe signs new deal with Eels

Blockbusting winger Eric Grothe has re-signed with the Parramatta Eels for another three years.

Grothe, who was rumoured to be weighing up a shift to rugby union after meeting with Wallabies coach John Connolly earlier in the year, has committed to the club until the end of the 2010 season.

Since making his debut for the Eels in 1999, Grothe has played 77 NRL matches, including 11 for the Roosters in 2002 and 2003.

Grothe, the son of legendary Parramatta and Australian winger Eric Grothe senior, had a stellar season in 2006 which included three State of Origin matches for New South Wales.

He has yet to play a match for the Eels this season after struggling to overcome an ankle injury, but has been named in the side to take on Canberra on Saturday night.