Rugby league icons: Brad Fittler
Brad Fittler has come a long way since making his debut for Penrith as a teenager in the late 1980s, winning premierships at the Panthers and Roosters, captaining NSW and Australia with great success and then restoring Blues' pride as Origin coach.
Freddy and the Blues celebrate after a try in the 2001 series.
Boyd Cordner, Brad Fittler and Josh Addo-Carr in 2019.
Brad Fittler acknowledges the fans after a Roosters triumph.
Brad Fittler looks to break away from the Maroons defence.
Brad Fittler after the 2002 grand final.
Fittler and close friend Ben Alexander after a Penrith win.
Fittler holds up the Rugby League World Cup after Australia’s win in the 2000 final.
Fittler with Kangaroos coach Chris Anderson and their tour mascot.
Fittler as a young Panther tries to get past Brisbane's Kerrod Walters.
Fittler with Paul Dunn after Penrith's 1991 grand final win over Canberra.
Fittler on the Young Endeavour during a Blues' bonding trip in 2000.
Fittler with Laurie Daley after conquering the Kiwis in 1993.
Fittler during his stint as Roosters coach in 2007.
Fittler hamming it up on the golf course during a NSW Origin camp.
Fittler embraces coach and mentor Phil Gould after NSW triumphed in the 2004 Origin series.
Fittler with All Stars head coach Wayne Bennett in 2011.
Fittler tries to evade the Bulldogs in 2000.
Brad Fittler and Mal Meninga chat at the end of one of the 1994 Origin matches.
Coach Brad Fittler in the NSW sheds after winning the 2018 Origin series.
NSW Blues five-eighth Brad Fittler (right) celebrates the 2004 Origin series win.
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