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Michael Witt Trivia Quiz

Things you may and may not know about Manly's Michael Witt.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ozyboy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ozyboy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
149,253

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
359

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Question 1 of 10

1. What team did Michael support during his childhood? Hint

Parramatta Eels

Balmain Tigers

Brisbane Broncos

Newcastle Knights

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Question 2 of 10

2. What junior league club did Michael play for? Hint

Newtown Jets (Sydney)

Newtown Lions (Toowoomba)

Caloundra Sharks

All Whites (Toowoomba)

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year was he given a scholarship to the Parramatta Eels? Hint

2000

1999

2001

1998

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why does Michael wear football boots with molded-in studs instead of the screw-ins? Hint

He actually wears one of each

He has always liked them

Because he has a bone missing in his foot

They are cheaper

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Question 5 of 10

5. Has Michael played for both NSW and Queensland junior representative sides?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Michael made his NRL debut in what round of 2003? Hint

Round 8

Round 6

Round 12

Round 13

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Question 7 of 10

7. When was Michael Born? Hint

30th December 1983

12th May 1984

1st January 1984

22nd December 1984

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Question 8 of 10

8. Was Michael the Parramatta Eel's Rookie of the Year in 2003?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Peter and Margaret O'Davis (the parents of Robbie O'Davis, who played for the Newcastle Knights) are Michael's godparents?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Michael has played for Australia at junior level during the 1990s?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What team did Michael support during his childhood?

Answer: Newcastle Knights

Witty once said as a 10 year old, "I want to play for my favorite footy team, Newcastle, when I grow up".

2. What junior league club did Michael play for?

Answer: Newtown Lions (Toowoomba)

He played all of his junior league there before he went to Parramatta in 2001.

3. In what year was he given a scholarship to the Parramatta Eels?

Answer: 1999

In 1999 as a 15 year old. Michael has signed with the Manly Sea Eagles for the 2005 season.

4. Why does Michael wear football boots with molded-in studs instead of the screw-ins?

Answer: Because he has a bone missing in his foot

Because he has a bone missing in his foot, the screw in tags were irritating.

5. Has Michael played for both NSW and Queensland junior representative sides?

Answer: Yes

He played for Queensland for under 15s and 16s (1999 and 2000). He was selected for the NSW under 19s in 2003 but withdrew because of a shoulder injury.

6. Michael made his NRL debut in what round of 2003?

Answer: Round 8

It was against Sydney Roosters.

7. When was Michael Born?

Answer: 1st January 1984

In Toowoomba, Queensland.

8. Was Michael the Parramatta Eel's Rookie of the Year in 2003?

Answer: Yes

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.

9. Peter and Margaret O'Davis (the parents of Robbie O'Davis, who played for the Newcastle Knights) are Michael's godparents?

Answer: True

Michael's father, Garry, played football with Peter O'Davis in Toowoomba.

10. Michael has played for Australia at junior level during the 1990s?

Answer: No

Michael didn't play for Australia at junior level. His older brother, Steven played for the Australian under 18s team in 1999.

Source: Author Ozyboy

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