Brad Fittler Hall Of Fame

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Former rugby league great and current New South Wales Blues coach Brad Fittler has officially been inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

 

[Cobarcats]

Inducted:
2008

Date of Birth:
05 February 1972

Birthplace:
Auburn, NSW

Nickname:
Freddy

Debut Team:
Penrith Panthers
Date:
20 August 1989
Opposition:
Western Suburbs Magpies
Venue:
Orana Park, Campbelltown

Representative:
City, New South Wales, Australia
Clubs:
Penrith Panthers, Sydney Roosters

Playing/
FIRST CLASS GAMES
448
POINTS
709
TRIES
166

Biography/
Over 16 seasons, Brad Fittler set a standard for longevity and durability that few rugby league players could match. Perhaps the only comparable constant since Fittler's debut in 1989 to his retirement in 2004 was the five-eighth's line-breaking sidestep.
Fittler led the Roosters to the 2002 premiership and grand final appearances in 2003 and 2004, and also led NSW 14 times, winning eight matches. He captained Australia in 20 Tests for 17 victories.

In 2000, Fittler received the Golden Boot award as the world game's best player. In a fairytale end to his rep career, Fittler returned to the NSW side in 2004 at the urging of coach Phil Gould, and played a central role in the Blues' series win.


..hobbled by pain and stress, he could still turn games with his passion and courage and toughness and desire."

Phil Gould
Former coach

 

[PJ_]

One of the best on the field.
Off the field, needs to wear a helmet

 

[Don Kershane]

One of the best on the field.
Off the field, needs to wear a helmet

The padded variety.

 

[BossHog]

One of the best on the field.
Off the field, needs to wear a helmet