Brad Fittler

2022 - 6 - 26

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'Ask my wife': Fittler sets journo straight over 'Fun Freddy' claim (Fox Sports)

NSW coach Brad Fittler scoffed at suggestions “Fun Freddy” was back after a tough couple of weeks, adamant his demeanour hadn't changed too much between the ...

“But it came more to our effort. “I thought what had happened was we were starting to get the better of them and the only way they were keeping up was giving away penalties,” Fittler said when asked if he thought the sin-binning was justified. I thought they (Queensland) pushed the ref and he allowed it (in Game 1) but on our side, it was more our effort. “I thought they were a lot better tonight.” “The time in the play-the-ball was a lot more similar,” Fittler told reporters when asked for his view on how the ruck was controlled in Perth. Reporter: “I know we talked about ‘Fun Freddy’ being back but … you were feeling it (the pressure), weren’t you, during the week?”

So, how do we feel about Brad Fittler's changes now? (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Just as he did in 2019, the NSW coach threw out the playbook after a demoralising game one defeat. And this time he got the same result.

But for them to back us up with our decisions is what it is all about.” “My job is to pick a team that I think is going to win. Just for good measure, he decided to strip Dane Gagai at a crucial time too. That’s no fault of his, and as the Bulldogs finally found their mojo in the last few weeks, Fittler started taking a little more notice. We have to be hungry and want it.” We have to keep working to be better.

Six into four: Freddy's enormous selection conundrum for decider (Zero Tackle)

Brad Fittler has silenced his critics after a massive Game 2 bounce back for the Blues, but that doesn't mean the selection headaches will get any easier ...

The tandem hooker combination, while it was initially reactive to Queensland's Harry Grant- Ben Hunt duo, worked a treat, and must stay for Game 3. The dilemma lies with Latrell, who has never played right centre in his career, and nor has Burton. Matt Burton was outstanding in the centres alongside Stephen Crichton last night, while Api Koroisau got the hooking role with Cook benched after Jack Wighton tested positive for COVID.

Need a NSW Tradesman? Just call Jake Trbojevic (Sea Eagles)

A shock omission from the opening round State of Origin match, won by Queensland, Trbojevic was recalled to the Blues team by Coach Brad Fittler for Game Two ...

“We did earn it. “We came home strong. By half-time, with the Blues leading 14-12, Trbojevic made six runs for 49 metres, 20 post contact metres and 16 tackled in just 31 minutes of the opening 40.

Freddy's massive dilemma for Origin decider (Wide World of Sports)

Brad Fittler is in a "no-win" situation for game three, writes Paul Gallen, as he ponders who should play c...

It was great for New South Wales, and they would have loved to run in the half-century and embarrass Queensland even more, but that's done now, it's history. They brained New South Wales in game one, but I didn't think they could repeat that. New South Wales played to their potential in game two. The players know it and the fans know it. But if he doesn't make the change and they don't win, well, he'll be questioned as to why he didn't pick a proven star like Latrell. It was a sin binning every day of the week. He hurt the Queenslanders from the opening set, he was outstanding. If he changes the side and they don't win, everyone will question the call to make the change. A lot has been made of the Felise Kaufusi sin binning, but I don't understand how anyone can question Ashley Klein's call. He was the difference for me. It's almost a no-win situation for him, which is what is so hard about the decision, and it's why coaches are always under pressure. All I can do is put all my faith in the decision Freddy makes, we've got to back his judgement 100 per cent.

Fans call out State of Origin conspiracy (NEWS.com.au)

Rugby league fans believe the whistleblowers gave the NSW Blues the rub of the green during Game 2 after Brad Fittler's “whinge”. James McKern. 2 min read.

“He just got four or five in the space of a minute and then just had enough and sent him off. The Roosters star strolled over untouched. No one at home knows. But I don’t think he should have got to that point. No one here knows. Rugby league fans believe the whistleblowers gave the NSW Blues the rub of the green during Game 2 after Brad Fittler’s “whinge”.

Trbojevic identifies winning formula (New South Wales Rugby League)

The second half possession and game management is what Brydens Lawyers NSW Blues forward Jake Trbojevic has identified as the winning formula in the ...

“It was a hard game – it was good to be back. It was nice to be a part of,” the 28-year-old said. And we came home strong.

Brad Fittler praised for his approach to Game II: 'The boys gave him ... (Sporting News AU)

New South Wales advisor Greg Alexander has claimed that Brad Fittler doesn't get the credit he deserves as a coach.

“He’s got a great footy brain. “[Our] kick-chase was better and had more urgency about it. If you can get your players to execute a plan that’s good coaching. Freddy doesn’t seem to fall into that category though,” Alexander said when appearing on SEN’s The Jimmy Smith Show. “The aggression in defence was ramped up a fair bit…We had to make changes in the way we played and we fixed that up last night,” he added. “It might sound easy, but when those plans are executed that’s good coaching.

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