Brad Fittler told : “Absolutely. I can’t wait to watch him play,”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “He started on the wing, has played centre, fullback – he can play anywhere,” “I get 12 or 13 weeks to sit back and see who is healthy, who adapts to the [rule] changes, who is doing well. It looks like Souths will do well”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “It shows what you can do if you hold the ball, for one,”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “We want him to play; it’s all he’s wanted to do his whole life,”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “Absolutely. I can’t wait to watch him play,”

theage Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:14:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “He started on the wing, has played centre, fullback – he can play anywhere,” “I get 12 or 13 weeks to sit back and see who is healthy, who adapts to the [rule] changes, who is doing well. It looks like Souths will do well”

theage Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:14:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “It shows what you can do if you hold the ball, for one,”

theage Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:14:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Hopefully I've learnt and the team have learnt from last year,"

bordermail Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:31:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I like watching Israel Folau play footy,”

watoday Thursday, February 4, 2021 1:45:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I like watching Israel Folau play footy,”

theage Wednesday, February 3, 2021 12:02:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I’ve seen him play league and union, and he is very good,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 30, 2021 11:50:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Sometimes we make rules for certain reasons,” “I feel like he [Suaalii] is more mature than I was when I was 17 and, looking back now, it didn’t hurt me [playing], but there might be some examples where it did hurt players”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 30, 2021 11:50:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “A bloke in his position being young and being able to play winger, centre and fullback – I’m sure he plays all those positions – what a good place to be,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 30, 2021 11:50:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I’ve seen him play league and union, and he is very good,”

theage Saturday, January 30, 2021 10:16:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Sometimes we make rules for certain reasons,” “I feel like he [Suaalii] is more mature than I was when I was 17 and, looking back now, it didn’t hurt me [playing], but there might be some examples where it did hurt players”

theage Saturday, January 30, 2021 10:16:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “A bloke in his position being young and being able to play winger, centre and fullback – I’m sure he plays all those positions – what a good place to be,”

theage Saturday, January 30, 2021 10:16:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We spoke to the team [Marist Brothers] via Zoom before their semi-final and we said we'd come up," "We'll fly and hang with the families for the weekend. It's just a shame we're not going up there as a winning [team]"

theage Saturday, November 21, 2020 5:13:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Would he have scored it? Yes," "But it wasn't a penalty try. Him [Corey Allan] getting sin-binned I thought was the best they could get out of it. I'd like to back Fox against anyone in that situation"

watoday Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I'm sure he'd (Arrow) learn from that,"

abc-au Thursday, November 19, 2020 7:18:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Would he have scored it? Yes," "But it wasn't a penalty try. Him [Corey Allan] getting sin-binned I thought was the best they could get out of it. I'd like to back Fox against anyone in that situation"

brisbanetimes Thursday, November 19, 2020 3:17:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "The Foxx situation I felt that was … (Allan) getting sin-binned was the best (result Queensland) could get out of it," "I'd like to back Fox against anyone in that situation"

qt Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:31:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Actually it was a lot of lack of respect," "But I'm sure he'll learn from it"

newshub Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:26:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Would he have scored it? Yes," "But it wasn't a penalty try. Him [Corey Allan] getting sin binned I thought was the best they could get out of it. I'd like to back Fox against anyone in that situation"

smh Wednesday, November 18, 2020 5:37:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It thought it was a fantastic game,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, November 18, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Would he have scored it? Yes," "But it wasn't a penalty try. Him [Corey Allan] getting sin binned I thought was the best they could get out of it. I'd like to back Fox against anyone in that situation"

theage Wednesday, November 18, 2020 4:37:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I think so. I don’t walk away from those nerves on game day,” “Actually, it’s quite a nice feeling. That gets you going”

watoday Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:16:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Angus Crichton ) : “I think he’s pretty lucky, but he’s holding his ground, Angus,”

watoday Wednesday, November 18, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That in itself will be an amazing experience, these blokes, a lot of them played in front of small crowds the whole season,"

abc-au Wednesday, November 18, 2020 1:50:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That in itself will be an amazing experience, these blokes, a lot of them played in front of small crowds the whole season," "This will blow them away, so we just need to make sure we need to stay calm and do what we've trained to do"

abc-au Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I can’t remember any of it,”

watoday Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Angus Crichton ) : “I think he’s pretty lucky, but he’s holding his ground, Angus,”

brisbanetimes Tuesday, November 17, 2020 1:29:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Angus Crichton ) : “I think he’s pretty lucky, but he’s holding his ground, Angus,”

theage Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I think so. I don’t walk away from those nerves on game day,” “Actually, it’s quite a nice feeling. That gets you going”

brisbanetimes Tuesday, November 17, 2020 11:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I think so. I don’t walk away from those nerves on game day,” “Actually, it’s quite a nice feeling. That gets you going”

theherald-au Tuesday, November 17, 2020 10:41:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I can’t remember any of it,”

theherald-au Tuesday, November 17, 2020 9:27:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I can’t remember any of it,”

smh Tuesday, November 17, 2020 8:15:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He didn't have any friends last time, he was going through Ramadan, and it's hard to get a friend when you're not eating with them,"

watoday Saturday, November 14, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He didn't have any friends last time, he was going through Ramadan, and it's hard to get a friend when you're not eating with them,"

smh Saturday, November 14, 2020 8:58:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He didn't have any friends last time, he was going through Ramadan, and it's hard to get a friend when you're not eating with them,"

theherald-au Saturday, November 14, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “People are telling me there’s been a lot of criticism,”

theage Tuesday, November 10, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Boyd Cordner ) : "I was there at the Roosters when [Boyd] was 16 at the club and I played him as a 16-year-old in first grade,"

watoday Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:42:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “The scrutiny becomes very heavy but that’s the reality among NSW supporters because the state is shared among so many NRL teams,” “That’s always been the nature of NSW. You have to stand above that, back yourself and pick the players you’re happy to put the result on. I just trust him”

smh Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Nathan Cleary ) : “I don’t know if Nathan’s reading articles or not — but I know I haven’t,” “The noise isn’t the problem. It’s getting the job done on the field. It’s about him stepping up and taking on the role of leading the team around. "We’ve never had the chance to plan for the future because we’ve been getting smacked. Now is his chance to be better. He knows that. He’s up to it. It’s hard to do that in just a week, we’ve only had a few sessions, but that’s what needs to be done”

smh Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “The scrutiny becomes very heavy but that’s the reality among NSW supporters because the state is shared among so many NRL teams,” “That’s always been the nature of NSW. You have to stand above that, back yourself and pick the players you’re happy to put the result on. I just trust him”

theage Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Nathan Cleary ) : “I don’t know if Nathan’s reading articles or not — but I know I haven’t,” “The noise isn’t the problem. It’s getting the job done on the field. It’s about him stepping up and taking on the role of leading the team around. "We’ve never had the chance to plan for the future because we’ve been getting smacked. Now is his chance to be better. He knows that. He’s up to it. It’s hard to do that in just a week, we’ve only had a few sessions, but that’s what needs to be done”

theage Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's fit. And he's just a threat,"

watoday Tuesday, November 10, 2020 4:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Boyd Cordner ) : "I was there at the Roosters when [Boyd] was 16 at the club and I played him as a 16-year-old in first grade,"

brisbanetimes Monday, November 9, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Boyd Cordner ) : "I was there at the Roosters when [Boyd] was 16 at the club and I played him as a 16-year-old in first grade,"

smh Monday, November 9, 2020 4:11:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I just feel he's a big part of NSW going forward, without a doubt,"

watoday Saturday, November 7, 2020 3:32:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's 22, there are a really good group of kids here, and we just need to make sure we set up the base well, and he's part of that base,"

watoday Saturday, November 7, 2020 3:32:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It was a pretty amazing old moment,"

theage Saturday, November 7, 2020 12:24:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I just feel he's a big part of NSW going forward, without a doubt,"

theherald-au Saturday, November 7, 2020 10:10:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's 22, there are a really good group of kids here, and we just need to make sure we set up the base well, and he's part of that base,"

theherald-au Saturday, November 7, 2020 10:10:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We're waiting for medical advice," "But we're concerned like everyone else"

watoday Friday, November 6, 2020 5:27:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "The people championing [caution] over concussions, sometimes they're very aggressive with their dialogue. I'm happy to hear it. But sometimes I think also we need some balance as well"

abc-au Friday, November 6, 2020 1:12:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "The people championing [caution] over concussions, sometimes they're very aggressive with their dialogue. I'm happy to hear it. But sometimes I think also we need some balance as well"

abc-au Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:07:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We're waiting for medical advice," "But we're concerned like everyone else"

brisbanetimes Thursday, November 5, 2020 1:15:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We're waiting for medical advice," "But we're concerned like everyone else"

theherald-au Thursday, November 5, 2020 11:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Cameron Murray ) : "Cam Murray won't play any further part," "The injury doesn't need an operation. They're [Blues medical staff] saying that in four or five weeks he'll be OK, so it's a good chance for him to go and have a rest and get ready for next year"

abc-au Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:43:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Boyd Cordner ) : "He came off for a HIA and passed all the protocols and went back on and did a great job actually, so that says a lot about Boyd and the fact that the protocols worked,"

abc-au Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:43:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Wayne Bennett ) : "Everyone is aware of the ability of Wayne Bennett - he's one of the best coaches of all time," "But at the end of the day, we have to look at our own game and realise there are areas we could have done better. The ball is now in our court"

theage Thursday, November 5, 2020 4:47:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “I felt like we didn't do enough in the first half,”

theage Wednesday, November 4, 2020 4:11:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Wayne Bennett ) : "Everyone is aware of the ability of Wayne Bennett - he's one of the best coaches of all time," "But at the end of the day, we have to look at our own game and realise there are areas we could have done better. The ball is now in our court"

theherald-au Wednesday, November 4, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says ( about Cody Walker ) : "The way Cody was playing, you couldn't look away," "But I never worried about Luke's concussions because I trust the Roosters medical staff, some of whom are also on our Blues staff"

watoday Wednesday, November 4, 2020 3:19:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "He is always in winning teams," "After a while, you realise it's not a coincidence. Very cool character"

watoday Wednesday, November 4, 2020 3:19:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "If you go down and play in Melbourne now, you've got a very educated crowd,"

abc-au Wednesday, November 4, 2020 2:49:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler says ( about Cody Walker ) : "The way Cody was playing, you couldn't look away," "But I never worried about Luke's concussions because I trust the Roosters medical staff, some of whom are also on our Blues staff"

smh Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:36:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "He is always in winning teams," "After a while, you realise it's not a coincidence. Very cool character"

smh Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:36:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says ( about Cody Walker ) : "The way Cody was playing, you couldn't look away," "But I never worried about Luke's concussions because I trust the Roosters medical staff, some of whom are also on our Blues staff"

theage Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:21:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "He is always in winning teams," "After a while, you realise it's not a coincidence. Very cool character"

theage Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:21:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says ( about Cody Walker ) : "The way Cody was playing, you couldn't look away," "But I never worried about Luke's concussions because I trust the Roosters medical staff, some of whom are also on our Blues staff"

theherald-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:03:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "He is always in winning teams," "After a while, you realise it's not a coincidence. Very cool character"

theherald-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:03:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You have to give them all the respect. You have the best two Queensland coaches of all time,"

smh Sunday, November 1, 2020 12:25:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You have to give them all the respect. You have the best two Queensland coaches of all time,"

theherald-au Sunday, November 1, 2020 11:52:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Teddy is back and he's in,"

watoday Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I feel it's all a bit distracting, it's got nothing to do with us - the itinerary for the evening,"

theage Friday, October 30, 2020 4:04:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I was disillusioned when the Wests Tigers couldn't find a spot for him,"

theherald-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:55:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "A lot of the staff involved then are here now – we've always been fans,"

theherald-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:55:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I was disillusioned when the Wests Tigers couldn't find a spot for him,"

theage Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "A lot of the staff involved then are here now – we've always been fans,"

theage Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's had heaps of time, he's been on his own most of the time, and the great players, they're great for a reason because they know their bodies and they work towards a goal,"

watoday Tuesday, October 27, 2020 3:54:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's had heaps of time, he's been on his own most of the time, and the great players, they're great for a reason because they know their bodies and they work towards a goal,"

theherald-au Tuesday, October 27, 2020 9:16:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler asked : "Should I ask you, or not even worry?"

smh Sunday, October 25, 2020 4:40:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler asked : "Should I ask you, or not even worry?"

theage Sunday, October 25, 2020 4:31:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler asked : "Should I ask you, or not even worry?"

brisbanetimes Sunday, October 25, 2020 4:12:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Their health is going to count,"

illawarramercury Monday, October 19, 2020 8:06:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Gus Worland ) : "In the NSW team, that's been the fundamental thing," "We get rid of the phones and talk. Speaking to Gus, so many issues [among young men] come from loneliness. It comes from not having anyone to talk to. I just figured that if we could ride out here to Griffith for a day or so, there's someone they can talk to"

watoday Friday, October 16, 2020 4:12:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Gus Worland ) : "In the NSW team, that's been the fundamental thing," "We get rid of the phones and talk. Speaking to Gus, so many issues [among young men] come from loneliness. It comes from not having anyone to talk to. I just figured that if we could ride out here to Griffith for a day or so, there's someone they can talk to"

brisbanetimes Thursday, October 15, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Gus Worland ) : "In the NSW team, that's been the fundamental thing," "We get rid of the phones and talk. Speaking to Gus, so many issues [among young men] come from loneliness. It comes from not having anyone to talk to. I just figured that if we could ride out here to Griffith for a day or so, there's someone they can talk to"

theherald-au Thursday, October 15, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I reckon there'll be an opportunity somewhere in amongst the next month for Zac to have a go,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:22:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Angus Crichton ) : "Craig Fitzibbon is on the staff of the Roosters and NSW. I'm always talking to him about what he's seeing in games, and what he's seeing in players we're looking at," "The good thing about Angus is I think he was better than he was last year, and last year was better than the year before. it just shows he's listening"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:22:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "What he's done up until now has got us talking about him,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:22:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It was a real thrill of mine to tell Zac Lomax that he's part of the 27-man squad,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, October 5, 2020 8:20:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It was a real thrill of mine to tell Zac Lomax that he's part of the 27-man squad,"

illawarramercury Sunday, October 4, 2020 1:00:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “We appreciate the effort by Tom and the Manly Sea Eagles to try to get him ready for Origin,” “It must have been a difficult but selfless decision for Tom to put the team first ahead of his desire to play in the series next month”

watoday Thursday, October 1, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Nathan Gibbs is the Manly doctor, he’s also our doctor,” “He’s the most experienced doctor in the league at the moment and, listening to Nathan, talking to Nathan, he believes he will be 100 per cent by game one. I have no risk at all [in saying] that Tommy will play a big part in this series”

watoday Thursday, October 1, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Nathan Gibbs is the Manly doctor, he’s also our doctor,” “He’s the most experienced doctor in the league at the moment and, listening to Nathan, talking to Nathan, he believes he will be 100 per cent by game one. I have no risk at all [in saying] that Tommy will play a big part in this series”

watoday Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:14:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Nathan Gibbs is the Manly doctor, he’s also our doctor,” “He’s the most experienced doctor in the league at the moment and, listening to Nathan, talking to Nathan, he believes he will be 100 per cent by game one. I have no risk at all [in saying] that Tommy will play a big part in this series”

theage Wednesday, September 30, 2020 12:51:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He was hard done by, but there are a lot of players in our camp who can play wing and centre ... players who can play a couple of positions,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, September 29, 2020 11:43:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I believe they all will play a role in helping NSW defend the State of Origin shield and I’m looking forward to working with them when we go into camp,"

smh Sunday, September 27, 2020 1:18:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "At different stages we've had more back-rowers and then taken a back off, then we're thinking we're a bit light in the back line ... it's a big jigsaw puzzle," "The fitness of certain players will help us gauge whether we need to take extra centres, extra locks, back-rowers, wings or fullbacks. There has been a lot of debate and the different opinions. There's going to be some good players that miss out"

brisbanetimes Sunday, September 20, 2020 9:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We were always open to the venue changing but we always had plans for it to be in Adelaide,"

watoday Tuesday, September 15, 2020 3:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We were always open to the venue changing but we always had plans for it to be in Adelaide,"

theage Monday, September 14, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "They've been following some strict protocols, so I'm preparing myself for anything,"

theage Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I look at those top teams and some blokes have gone to another level,"

theage Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "But I think if you asked Sonny about playing next week, he'd say 'Sonny Will',"

theage Friday, August 14, 2020 11:33:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "But I think if you asked Sonny about playing next week, he'd say 'Sonny Will',"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 14, 2020 11:09:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I don't think I'd even want to ask them, there's so much on the line and it's been such a tough year. Our players understand the bigger picture. People are hurting and I've got no doubt our leadership group, whoever is asked, will be fair "

smh Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:30:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I reckon there so much pressure on the video refs - not only to get it right - but to do it quickly,"

theage Sunday, July 26, 2020 12:45:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Even a broken clock is right twice a day,”

theage Saturday, July 25, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I see a lot of similarities between Sonny Bill and Wayne Bennett,” “In this day and age where everyone is loud, they both have silence as their strength. That’s a lost art. It’s not easy to lead through silence, but that’s what Wayne does and what Sonny does. ‘‘Sonny is not asking to be in the headlines, nor is he asking for people to talk about him. He hardly talks at all publicly, and privately he is a quiet guy. He leads by his actions. He will come here with expectation. He might not make everyone happy when he plays out here and may not have the same impact, but here is his strength, he wears it; he gets on with things; doesn’t listen [to the doubters] and trains harder. He might be a bench player in this final phase and I think it’s brilliant he will be back here. He is as good an athlete as you would see and we are lucky he is coming out here again”

theage Saturday, July 25, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Rugby league seems like it's going a lot better than rugby union,"

theage Friday, July 24, 2020 8:43:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Rugby league seems like it's going a lot better than rugby union,"

brisbanetimes Friday, July 24, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "For them to be even involved in that part of their life at the moment is just a sign of how sort of immature the group is,"

theage Sunday, July 5, 2020 5:31:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler added ( about James Maloney ) : "They need someone who doesn't care, and he's great around the club because he's just 'James' every day, even if you're winning or losing, he just turns up,"

theage Friday, July 3, 2020 4:28:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told ( about Luke Keary ) : "He has been so impressive. Seeing what happened Friday night actually reminded me of watching Luke Keary going down last year [with concussion],"

theage Saturday, June 27, 2020 8:21:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I am really grateful for the NSWRL board's strong show of faith in me and our Origin and pathways program,"

abc-au Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:20:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I am really grateful for the NSWRL Board’s strong show of faith in me and our Origin and pathways program,”

aap-au Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:55:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Ricky Stuart ) : “Ricky and I are different people, but I have to say I played my best footy the last three years under him,” “He drove everyone mad, but it worked with me. When he came through he had this nastiness about him, and that kept a lot of the boys on their toes. He didn’t give me any rest. He made it personal and I thrived under that”

theage Friday, June 12, 2020 9:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I think the great coaches don’t really give a shit what people think about them, which is not an easy thing to do,"

theage Friday, June 12, 2020 9:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Matt Burton ) : "I gave Matt a call to say g'day," "He's a good young kid"

watoday Saturday, June 6, 2020 12:58:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Matt Burton ) : "I gave Matt a call to say g'day," "He's a good young kid"

smh Saturday, June 6, 2020 9:36:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "It's a good time to set an example,"

illawarramercury Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:45:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “As a coach, I always tell my players good sleep is essential to good performance,”

foreignaffairs-nz Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I look forward to sleep every night,” “Together with ResMed, I want to make every single Australian aware that they could enjoy and benefit from sleep as much as I do. Sleeping well gives you the best chance for a good start to the day. It means you wake up, you’re ready, and you’re straight into it. The rest is up to you. If you’re not getting 7–9 hours a night, take a coach’s advice and do something about it”

foreignaffairs-nz Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You've got to remember before coming to the NRL they were in a system where it was one referee," "So their whole trade was learned with one referee, learning the flow of the game through refereeing kids through A-grade. It's just ridiculous (for referees) to hold up the game"

smh Sunday, May 17, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Origin is on November 4, that’s the first game, and there’s a long time between May 13 and November 4,”

theage Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It's been a long time since he's had time away from everyone, and he'll come back the freshest,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, May 7, 2020 10:41:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Scott Morrison ) : "I'm not sure why Scott Morrison demands that everyone has it,"

qt Thursday, May 7, 2020 1:50:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I do think the rest of society aren't going out asking for their game to be allowed to play again, which is going to cost possibly our game 200-300 million,"

qt Sunday, May 3, 2020 7:09:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "If I was picking the team right now, definitely not,"

theage Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "We manage to eat our own in this game and we just don't stop,"

qt Thursday, April 23, 2020 6:09:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "We manage to eat our own in this game and we just don't stop,"

theage Thursday, April 23, 2020 3:59:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Given it's so far away not to give it a chance. I find it ludicrous,"

theage Sunday, April 19, 2020 9:21:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told ( about Annastacia Palaszczuk ) : "I'm not sure if Annastacia is a rugby league fan but she's backtracked since then and that's understandable given the popularity of the game up there, especially towards the Maroons,"

qt Sunday, April 19, 2020 2:13:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "In all the discussions we've had, I feel the end of the year is the best one because it gives us the best chance of a crowd,"

theage Saturday, April 18, 2020 10:13:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It's something that has been consistent with rugby league for 100 years where players don't play in semi-finals and then go on to play for Australia,"

theage Saturday, April 18, 2020 10:13:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “When you talk about the no fans, it really puts a big question mark on it,”

aap-au Saturday, April 18, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I will just do whatever it takes,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, April 16, 2020 2:47:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I will just do whatever it takes,"

theage Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I will just do whatever it takes,"

smh Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:06:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I will just do whatever it takes,"

Stuff Wednesday, April 15, 2020 10:19:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “He’s obviously a very intelligent bloke. I would definitely think he’d have the nous to run the game,”

aap-au Monday, April 6, 2020 7:04:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I've spoken to some of the players about it and they're already pumped,"

Stuff Saturday, April 4, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler asked ( about Jason Taumalolo ) : "As much as it would hurt us, could you imagine Jason Taumalolo lining up in a Maroons jumper?"

Stuff Saturday, April 4, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I understand that but the game just can't sit on its hands,"

Stuff Saturday, April 4, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I've spoken to some of the players about it and they're already pumped,"

watoday Friday, April 3, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler asked ( about Jason Taumalolo ) : "As much as it would hurt us, could you imagine Jason Taumalolo lining up in a Maroons jumper?"

watoday Friday, April 3, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I understand that but the game just can't sit on its hands,"

watoday Friday, April 3, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There is a difference between the two sports in that we do a lot less travel than the AFL. "If there is some sort of way the NRL can go forward that would be on the back of that. "They (the AFL) have got two teams in Western Australia, two teams in South Australia, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne so it takes a lot of travel. If there is an advantage to the NRL it would be the fact that it is predominantly played in two states. "I know that there is a huge meeting that is going to go on and I am gathering what happens there is going to be the decider about whether the NRL goes forward and plays any games"

bbc Sunday, March 22, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “There is a difference between the two sports in that we do a lot less travel than the AFL. If there is some sort of way the NRL can go forward that would be on the back of that,”

worcesternews Sunday, March 22, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “There is a difference between the two sports in that we do a lot less travel than the AFL. If there is some sort of way the NRL can go forward that would be on the back of that,”

thecourier Sunday, March 22, 2020 11:49:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “There is a difference between the two sports in that we do a lot less travel than the AFL. If there is some sort of way the NRL can go forward that would be on the back of that,”

chesterfirst Sunday, March 22, 2020 11:07:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "Of course it can be done,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, March 17, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "Of course it can be done,"

smh Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:02:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "I walked away from that meeting knowing for sure that the words in the anthem need to change,"

smh Friday, February 21, 2020 7:43:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "I walked away from that meeting knowing for sure that the words in the anthem need to change,"

watoday Friday, February 21, 2020 7:39:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "If he does it, he will be successful,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, February 9, 2020 2:08:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That's the thing with management - there are so many facets required to allow the player to play to the best of his ability. His experience in the game means he can cover every part of that," "The best form of management is one that looks after the player's best interest. I think Gus would do that. He would put the players first. If he chooses to do it, he would be great for our game"

brisbanetimes Sunday, February 9, 2020 2:08:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "If he does it, he will be successful,"

theage Sunday, February 9, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That's the thing with management - there are so many facets required to allow the player to play to the best of his ability. His experience in the game means he can cover every part of that," "The best form of management is one that looks after the player's best interest. I think Gus would do that. He would put the players first. If he chooses to do it, he would be great for our game"

theage Sunday, February 9, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Just the way he plays – he's only a little dude and he just goes so hard,"

theage Saturday, February 8, 2020 7:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "What he has done for our team, he's just a worker,"

theage Saturday, February 8, 2020 7:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler : “We don’t allow kids to smoke until a certain age, we don’t allow kids to drink until a certain age, you can’t gamble until a certain age, everything else that is addictive is strict, and we seem to be willing to give kids of any age a phone and they can just do whatever they like”

brisbanetimes Friday, December 27, 2019 11:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You just cruise around, chat with people if they wanted to have a chat and there were opportunities to sit there and eat with them and all that sort of stuff. It was a massive eye opener and that just turned things around," "Me and a friend came up with the idea; we just needed a change of direction and it ended up a great idea"

smh Tuesday, November 26, 2019 7:01:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Without a doubt, what he does do, he changes culture in a club. People watch what he does. He is his own man and he does it really well. "

qt Wednesday, November 20, 2019 9:25:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "I hope he stays at the Roosters,"

theage Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:24:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Daly Cherry Evans ) : "Daly Cherry-Evans wasn't doing anything in attack,"

smh Sunday, November 3, 2019 12:59:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “He’s definitely got a good future, he just seems to have something different, without a doubt,”

smh Monday, October 28, 2019 3:47:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler asked : "Is this the best Roosters team you’ve seen?"

brisbanetimes Thursday, October 10, 2019 12:29:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler asked : "Is this the best Roosters team you’ve seen?"

theage Thursday, October 10, 2019 12:23:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He originally played off the bench and in the middle when opposition teams were fatigued and he became very useful through there,"

theage Friday, September 27, 2019 10:12:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He originally played off the bench and in the middle when opposition teams were fatigued and he became very useful through there,"

brisbanetimes Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "I don't know if he actually gets to see the best of himself," "Everyone else gets to see it more than him. But the person we get to see is so fantastic. He's just all energy and brightens your day"

smh Saturday, September 14, 2019 12:01:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "The James Roberts one looked terrible because at the time Corey Oates was knocked out, so it actually looked really grubby,"

theage Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I'd love to keep doing it, and I think the chats have started [about a new deal],"

brisbanetimes Saturday, August 24, 2019 8:04:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told ( about Chris Smith ) : "The refs are nearly getting it right, [but] I think the Smith one was an overreaction,"

theage Sunday, August 11, 2019 2:58:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Matt Moylan ) : “I think the situation was totally mishandled. I thought it was obvious that Matt was knocked out straight away. You didn’t have to go too far to see that,” “You can see on the second replay, he closed his eyes as soon as [he was hit]. He was gone before he hit the ground”

theage Sunday, August 4, 2019 10:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “He should have been put in the sin bin. It was a blatant high shot,”

theage Sunday, August 4, 2019 10:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “He’s definitely got a good future, he just seems to have something different, without a doubt,” “I also wanted to get to the bottom of his eligibility. I know he played for Tonga so it was just seeing where he is at and what he wants to do with his footy”

brisbanetimes Friday, July 26, 2019 12:04:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “The media plays such a big part in State of Origin,”

smh Saturday, July 20, 2019 10:52:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Why wouldn’t the Gold Coast be the second Brisbane team?"

theage Sunday, July 14, 2019 10:37:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler explained : "So, we worked on that all throughout the camp for the decider,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:58:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Mitchell Pearce ) : "That’s why I did the jumper presentation the way I did — to see how Mitchell would go," "It was always going to be about him, this match. He had a lot to handle. I didn’t read any articles but when I was flicking through the news feed on my phone it was all him. That’s a lot for him to consume"

brisbanetimes Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:58:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler explained : "So, we worked on that all throughout the camp for the decider,"

smh Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:42:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Mitchell Pearce ) : "That’s why I did the jumper presentation the way I did — to see how Mitchell would go," "It was always going to be about him, this match. He had a lot to handle. I didn’t read any articles but when I was flicking through the news feed on my phone it was all him. That’s a lot for him to consume"

smh Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:42:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler explained : "So, we worked on that all throughout the camp for the decider,"

theage Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:17:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Mitchell Pearce ) : "That’s why I did the jumper presentation the way I did — to see how Mitchell would go," "It was always going to be about him, this match. He had a lot to handle. I didn’t read any articles but when I was flicking through the news feed on my phone it was all him. That’s a lot for him to consume"

theage Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:17:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That's for you to discuss. Coyne's try involved the ball going through nine sets of hands, and the width of the Sydney Football Stadium, twice, before the Maroons centre touched down. Legendary commentator Ray Warren famously said in his call of the game-one game-winner: "

radioaustralianews-fr Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:35:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I was a bit nervous. I thought, can they take the try off us because I was on the field?"

radioaustralianews-fr Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:35:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You've got to say [so] at the moment, if you want to start a debate. "

radioaustralianews-fr Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:35:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That's for you to discuss. Coyne's try involved the ball going through nine sets of hands, and the width of the Sydney Football Stadium, twice, before the Maroons centre touched down. Legendary commentator Ray Warren famously said in his call of the game-one game-winner: "

abc-au Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:01:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I was a bit nervous. I thought, can they take the try off us because I was on the field?"

abc-au Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:01:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You've got to say [so] at the moment, if you want to start a debate. "

abc-au Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:01:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Someone wrote that I have a bit of luck and without a doubt (I have)," "A lot of things have changed over the last couple of years, and a lot of [Queensland] players have left. I never disregard how good those players were"

newshub Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He took every bomb, and he runs into five blokes at a time,"

newshub Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You’ve got to say at the moment [he's the best in the game], but he’s got a long way to go. I could never see the player he is today. I just never saw it. He’s proved a lot of people wrong. "

smh Wednesday, July 10, 2019 5:24:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It’s been a lucky time,"

smh Wednesday, July 10, 2019 5:24:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You’ve got to say at the moment [he's the best in the game], but he’s got a long way to go. I could never see the player he is today. I just never saw it. He’s proved a lot of people wrong. "

theage Wednesday, July 10, 2019 5:04:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It’s been a lucky time,"

theage Wednesday, July 10, 2019 5:04:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I tried to get a better photo before (Wednesday), I was looking for a bit of a meaner one," "It's awesome, this'll be fantastic. I'm 47 so I get a first (Wednesday) night. You don't get many firsts at 47"

theherald-au Wednesday, July 10, 2019 1:12:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about James Maloney ) : "It's more the fact that him and James Maloney work together,"

theage Monday, July 8, 2019 1:02:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I'm not going to give you the secrets, but we sit down a lot and talk about it. It's a big part of it. It's a tough job [starting]. You need to win those early victories. "

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's seven [deciders] through that period [of Queensland dominance] where they won all those games, that's a big chunk of them,"

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's always something you can fix up or tidy up,"

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I'm not going to give you the secrets, but we sit down a lot and talk about it. It's a big part of it. It's a tough job [starting]. You need to win those early victories. "

brisbanetimes Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's seven [deciders] through that period [of Queensland dominance] where they won all those games, that's a big chunk of them,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's always something you can fix up or tidy up,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I'm not going to give you the secrets, but we sit down a lot and talk about it. It's a big part of it. It's a tough job [starting]. You need to win those early victories. "

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 10:58:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's seven [deciders] through that period [of Queensland dominance] where they won all those games, that's a big chunk of them,"

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 10:58:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's always something you can fix up or tidy up,"

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 10:58:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler says : “The beauty of it is I’ve never, ever, heard him whinge,” “I’ve never heard him say he wants to play ‘this’ position rather than ‘that’ position. I’ve never heard him say, ‘I’m better in this position so why don’t you play me there?' It’s not in his demeanour. It’s not in what he says. He just turns up and plays”

smh Friday, July 5, 2019 12:50:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : “I was warned about playing players out of position last year,” “I was also told he doesn’t bring the ball out of trouble. That’s not his go . I can tell you this: it was his go in that series last year. He proved them all wrong”

smh Friday, July 5, 2019 12:50:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : “He just needed to be in the team somewhere,” “I was sweating on him for game two. He could play in the forwards if he wanted to, he's that versatile. I’m not sure how those long legs would go getting up and down in the middle – but he could do it”

smh Friday, July 5, 2019 12:50:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about James Maloney ) : "He's sharp. I think the familiarity of having James Maloney there and their experience together really helps,"

theherald-au Thursday, July 4, 2019 8:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I think they'll work it out. It seemed like it went pretty smoothly then,"

theherald-au Thursday, July 4, 2019 8:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It was a tough one because we love Klem. We love what he's about. It's one of those discussions that was hard but he made it easy,"

newshub Monday, July 1, 2019 10:59:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Nathan Cleary ) : "Since the game, things have progressed really well for Nathan. I just saw him up there with the physio working him,"

newshub Monday, July 1, 2019 10:59:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's one player you know that there'll be no shortcuts. He'll end up making the final decision later on in the week,"

newshub Monday, July 1, 2019 10:59:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We're pretty confident he's going to play,"

newshub Monday, July 1, 2019 10:59:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Nathan Cleary ) : “Since the game, things have progressed really well for Nathan. I just saw him up there with the physio working him,”

aap-au Monday, July 1, 2019 1:47:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "I spoke to David Klemmer already and if Tariq Sims was unable to get [cleared at the judiciary] then David Klemmer will come into the team,"

smh Monday, July 1, 2019 12:31:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "I think they’ve come in very heavy,"

smh Sunday, June 30, 2019 1:49:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I thought for that time of game... I'd like to see the last tackle. I'm sure the match review committee, they'll have a look at it,"

newshub Tuesday, June 25, 2019 6:04:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “Absolutely. I can’t wait to watch him play,”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “He started on the wing, has played centre, fullback – he can play anywhere,” “I get 12 or 13 weeks to sit back and see who is healthy, who adapts to the [rule] changes, who is doing well. It looks like Souths will do well”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “It shows what you can do if you hold the ball, for one,”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “We want him to play; it’s all he’s wanted to do his whole life,”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “Absolutely. I can’t wait to watch him play,”

theage Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:14:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “He started on the wing, has played centre, fullback – he can play anywhere,” “I get 12 or 13 weeks to sit back and see who is healthy, who adapts to the [rule] changes, who is doing well. It looks like Souths will do well”

theage Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:14:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “It shows what you can do if you hold the ball, for one,”

theage Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:14:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Hopefully I've learnt and the team have learnt from last year,"

bordermail Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:31:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I like watching Israel Folau play footy,”

watoday Thursday, February 4, 2021 1:45:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I like watching Israel Folau play footy,”

theage Wednesday, February 3, 2021 12:02:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I’ve seen him play league and union, and he is very good,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 30, 2021 11:50:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Sometimes we make rules for certain reasons,” “I feel like he [Suaalii] is more mature than I was when I was 17 and, looking back now, it didn’t hurt me [playing], but there might be some examples where it did hurt players”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 30, 2021 11:50:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “A bloke in his position being young and being able to play winger, centre and fullback – I’m sure he plays all those positions – what a good place to be,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, January 30, 2021 11:50:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I’ve seen him play league and union, and he is very good,”

theage Saturday, January 30, 2021 10:16:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Sometimes we make rules for certain reasons,” “I feel like he [Suaalii] is more mature than I was when I was 17 and, looking back now, it didn’t hurt me [playing], but there might be some examples where it did hurt players”

theage Saturday, January 30, 2021 10:16:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “A bloke in his position being young and being able to play winger, centre and fullback – I’m sure he plays all those positions – what a good place to be,”

theage Saturday, January 30, 2021 10:16:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We spoke to the team [Marist Brothers] via Zoom before their semi-final and we said we'd come up," "We'll fly and hang with the families for the weekend. It's just a shame we're not going up there as a winning [team]"

theage Saturday, November 21, 2020 5:13:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Would he have scored it? Yes," "But it wasn't a penalty try. Him [Corey Allan] getting sin-binned I thought was the best they could get out of it. I'd like to back Fox against anyone in that situation"

watoday Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I'm sure he'd (Arrow) learn from that,"

abc-au Thursday, November 19, 2020 7:18:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Would he have scored it? Yes," "But it wasn't a penalty try. Him [Corey Allan] getting sin-binned I thought was the best they could get out of it. I'd like to back Fox against anyone in that situation"

brisbanetimes Thursday, November 19, 2020 3:17:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "The Foxx situation I felt that was … (Allan) getting sin-binned was the best (result Queensland) could get out of it," "I'd like to back Fox against anyone in that situation"

qt Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:31:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Actually it was a lot of lack of respect," "But I'm sure he'll learn from it"

newshub Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:26:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Would he have scored it? Yes," "But it wasn't a penalty try. Him [Corey Allan] getting sin binned I thought was the best they could get out of it. I'd like to back Fox against anyone in that situation"

smh Wednesday, November 18, 2020 5:37:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It thought it was a fantastic game,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, November 18, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Would he have scored it? Yes," "But it wasn't a penalty try. Him [Corey Allan] getting sin binned I thought was the best they could get out of it. I'd like to back Fox against anyone in that situation"

theage Wednesday, November 18, 2020 4:37:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I think so. I don’t walk away from those nerves on game day,” “Actually, it’s quite a nice feeling. That gets you going”

watoday Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:16:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Angus Crichton ) : “I think he’s pretty lucky, but he’s holding his ground, Angus,”

watoday Wednesday, November 18, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That in itself will be an amazing experience, these blokes, a lot of them played in front of small crowds the whole season,"

abc-au Wednesday, November 18, 2020 1:50:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That in itself will be an amazing experience, these blokes, a lot of them played in front of small crowds the whole season," "This will blow them away, so we just need to make sure we need to stay calm and do what we've trained to do"

abc-au Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I can’t remember any of it,”

watoday Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Angus Crichton ) : “I think he’s pretty lucky, but he’s holding his ground, Angus,”

brisbanetimes Tuesday, November 17, 2020 1:29:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Angus Crichton ) : “I think he’s pretty lucky, but he’s holding his ground, Angus,”

theage Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I think so. I don’t walk away from those nerves on game day,” “Actually, it’s quite a nice feeling. That gets you going”

brisbanetimes Tuesday, November 17, 2020 11:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I think so. I don’t walk away from those nerves on game day,” “Actually, it’s quite a nice feeling. That gets you going”

theherald-au Tuesday, November 17, 2020 10:41:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I can’t remember any of it,”

theherald-au Tuesday, November 17, 2020 9:27:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I can’t remember any of it,”

smh Tuesday, November 17, 2020 8:15:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He didn't have any friends last time, he was going through Ramadan, and it's hard to get a friend when you're not eating with them,"

watoday Saturday, November 14, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He didn't have any friends last time, he was going through Ramadan, and it's hard to get a friend when you're not eating with them,"

smh Saturday, November 14, 2020 8:58:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He didn't have any friends last time, he was going through Ramadan, and it's hard to get a friend when you're not eating with them,"

theherald-au Saturday, November 14, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “People are telling me there’s been a lot of criticism,”

theage Tuesday, November 10, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Boyd Cordner ) : "I was there at the Roosters when [Boyd] was 16 at the club and I played him as a 16-year-old in first grade,"

watoday Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:42:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “The scrutiny becomes very heavy but that’s the reality among NSW supporters because the state is shared among so many NRL teams,” “That’s always been the nature of NSW. You have to stand above that, back yourself and pick the players you’re happy to put the result on. I just trust him”

smh Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Nathan Cleary ) : “I don’t know if Nathan’s reading articles or not — but I know I haven’t,” “The noise isn’t the problem. It’s getting the job done on the field. It’s about him stepping up and taking on the role of leading the team around. "We’ve never had the chance to plan for the future because we’ve been getting smacked. Now is his chance to be better. He knows that. He’s up to it. It’s hard to do that in just a week, we’ve only had a few sessions, but that’s what needs to be done”

smh Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “The scrutiny becomes very heavy but that’s the reality among NSW supporters because the state is shared among so many NRL teams,” “That’s always been the nature of NSW. You have to stand above that, back yourself and pick the players you’re happy to put the result on. I just trust him”

theage Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Nathan Cleary ) : “I don’t know if Nathan’s reading articles or not — but I know I haven’t,” “The noise isn’t the problem. It’s getting the job done on the field. It’s about him stepping up and taking on the role of leading the team around. "We’ve never had the chance to plan for the future because we’ve been getting smacked. Now is his chance to be better. He knows that. He’s up to it. It’s hard to do that in just a week, we’ve only had a few sessions, but that’s what needs to be done”

theage Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's fit. And he's just a threat,"

watoday Tuesday, November 10, 2020 4:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Boyd Cordner ) : "I was there at the Roosters when [Boyd] was 16 at the club and I played him as a 16-year-old in first grade,"

brisbanetimes Monday, November 9, 2020 5:21:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Boyd Cordner ) : "I was there at the Roosters when [Boyd] was 16 at the club and I played him as a 16-year-old in first grade,"

smh Monday, November 9, 2020 4:11:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I just feel he's a big part of NSW going forward, without a doubt,"

watoday Saturday, November 7, 2020 3:32:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's 22, there are a really good group of kids here, and we just need to make sure we set up the base well, and he's part of that base,"

watoday Saturday, November 7, 2020 3:32:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It was a pretty amazing old moment,"

theage Saturday, November 7, 2020 12:24:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I just feel he's a big part of NSW going forward, without a doubt,"

theherald-au Saturday, November 7, 2020 10:10:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's 22, there are a really good group of kids here, and we just need to make sure we set up the base well, and he's part of that base,"

theherald-au Saturday, November 7, 2020 10:10:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We're waiting for medical advice," "But we're concerned like everyone else"

watoday Friday, November 6, 2020 5:27:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "The people championing [caution] over concussions, sometimes they're very aggressive with their dialogue. I'm happy to hear it. But sometimes I think also we need some balance as well"

abc-au Friday, November 6, 2020 1:12:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "The people championing [caution] over concussions, sometimes they're very aggressive with their dialogue. I'm happy to hear it. But sometimes I think also we need some balance as well"

abc-au Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:07:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We're waiting for medical advice," "But we're concerned like everyone else"

brisbanetimes Thursday, November 5, 2020 1:15:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We're waiting for medical advice," "But we're concerned like everyone else"

theherald-au Thursday, November 5, 2020 11:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Cameron Murray ) : "Cam Murray won't play any further part," "The injury doesn't need an operation. They're [Blues medical staff] saying that in four or five weeks he'll be OK, so it's a good chance for him to go and have a rest and get ready for next year"

abc-au Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:43:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Boyd Cordner ) : "He came off for a HIA and passed all the protocols and went back on and did a great job actually, so that says a lot about Boyd and the fact that the protocols worked,"

abc-au Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:43:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Wayne Bennett ) : "Everyone is aware of the ability of Wayne Bennett - he's one of the best coaches of all time," "But at the end of the day, we have to look at our own game and realise there are areas we could have done better. The ball is now in our court"

theage Thursday, November 5, 2020 4:47:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “I felt like we didn't do enough in the first half,”

theage Wednesday, November 4, 2020 4:11:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Wayne Bennett ) : "Everyone is aware of the ability of Wayne Bennett - he's one of the best coaches of all time," "But at the end of the day, we have to look at our own game and realise there are areas we could have done better. The ball is now in our court"

theherald-au Wednesday, November 4, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says ( about Cody Walker ) : "The way Cody was playing, you couldn't look away," "But I never worried about Luke's concussions because I trust the Roosters medical staff, some of whom are also on our Blues staff"

watoday Wednesday, November 4, 2020 3:19:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "He is always in winning teams," "After a while, you realise it's not a coincidence. Very cool character"

watoday Wednesday, November 4, 2020 3:19:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "If you go down and play in Melbourne now, you've got a very educated crowd,"

abc-au Wednesday, November 4, 2020 2:49:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler says ( about Cody Walker ) : "The way Cody was playing, you couldn't look away," "But I never worried about Luke's concussions because I trust the Roosters medical staff, some of whom are also on our Blues staff"

smh Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:36:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "He is always in winning teams," "After a while, you realise it's not a coincidence. Very cool character"

smh Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:36:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says ( about Cody Walker ) : "The way Cody was playing, you couldn't look away," "But I never worried about Luke's concussions because I trust the Roosters medical staff, some of whom are also on our Blues staff"

theage Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:21:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "He is always in winning teams," "After a while, you realise it's not a coincidence. Very cool character"

theage Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:21:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says ( about Cody Walker ) : "The way Cody was playing, you couldn't look away," "But I never worried about Luke's concussions because I trust the Roosters medical staff, some of whom are also on our Blues staff"

theherald-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:03:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "He is always in winning teams," "After a while, you realise it's not a coincidence. Very cool character"

theherald-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:03:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You have to give them all the respect. You have the best two Queensland coaches of all time,"

smh Sunday, November 1, 2020 12:25:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You have to give them all the respect. You have the best two Queensland coaches of all time,"

theherald-au Sunday, November 1, 2020 11:52:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Teddy is back and he's in,"

watoday Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I feel it's all a bit distracting, it's got nothing to do with us - the itinerary for the evening,"

theage Friday, October 30, 2020 4:04:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I was disillusioned when the Wests Tigers couldn't find a spot for him,"

theherald-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:55:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "A lot of the staff involved then are here now – we've always been fans,"

theherald-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:55:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I was disillusioned when the Wests Tigers couldn't find a spot for him,"

theage Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "A lot of the staff involved then are here now – we've always been fans,"

theage Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's had heaps of time, he's been on his own most of the time, and the great players, they're great for a reason because they know their bodies and they work towards a goal,"

watoday Tuesday, October 27, 2020 3:54:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's had heaps of time, he's been on his own most of the time, and the great players, they're great for a reason because they know their bodies and they work towards a goal,"

theherald-au Tuesday, October 27, 2020 9:16:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler asked : "Should I ask you, or not even worry?"

smh Sunday, October 25, 2020 4:40:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler asked : "Should I ask you, or not even worry?"

theage Sunday, October 25, 2020 4:31:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler asked : "Should I ask you, or not even worry?"

brisbanetimes Sunday, October 25, 2020 4:12:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Their health is going to count,"

illawarramercury Monday, October 19, 2020 8:06:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Gus Worland ) : "In the NSW team, that's been the fundamental thing," "We get rid of the phones and talk. Speaking to Gus, so many issues [among young men] come from loneliness. It comes from not having anyone to talk to. I just figured that if we could ride out here to Griffith for a day or so, there's someone they can talk to"

watoday Friday, October 16, 2020 4:12:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Gus Worland ) : "In the NSW team, that's been the fundamental thing," "We get rid of the phones and talk. Speaking to Gus, so many issues [among young men] come from loneliness. It comes from not having anyone to talk to. I just figured that if we could ride out here to Griffith for a day or so, there's someone they can talk to"

brisbanetimes Thursday, October 15, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Gus Worland ) : "In the NSW team, that's been the fundamental thing," "We get rid of the phones and talk. Speaking to Gus, so many issues [among young men] come from loneliness. It comes from not having anyone to talk to. I just figured that if we could ride out here to Griffith for a day or so, there's someone they can talk to"

theherald-au Thursday, October 15, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I reckon there'll be an opportunity somewhere in amongst the next month for Zac to have a go,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:22:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Angus Crichton ) : "Craig Fitzibbon is on the staff of the Roosters and NSW. I'm always talking to him about what he's seeing in games, and what he's seeing in players we're looking at," "The good thing about Angus is I think he was better than he was last year, and last year was better than the year before. it just shows he's listening"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:22:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "What he's done up until now has got us talking about him,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:22:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It was a real thrill of mine to tell Zac Lomax that he's part of the 27-man squad,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, October 5, 2020 8:20:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It was a real thrill of mine to tell Zac Lomax that he's part of the 27-man squad,"

illawarramercury Sunday, October 4, 2020 1:00:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “We appreciate the effort by Tom and the Manly Sea Eagles to try to get him ready for Origin,” “It must have been a difficult but selfless decision for Tom to put the team first ahead of his desire to play in the series next month”

watoday Thursday, October 1, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Nathan Gibbs is the Manly doctor, he’s also our doctor,” “He’s the most experienced doctor in the league at the moment and, listening to Nathan, talking to Nathan, he believes he will be 100 per cent by game one. I have no risk at all [in saying] that Tommy will play a big part in this series”

watoday Thursday, October 1, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Nathan Gibbs is the Manly doctor, he’s also our doctor,” “He’s the most experienced doctor in the league at the moment and, listening to Nathan, talking to Nathan, he believes he will be 100 per cent by game one. I have no risk at all [in saying] that Tommy will play a big part in this series”

watoday Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:14:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Nathan Gibbs is the Manly doctor, he’s also our doctor,” “He’s the most experienced doctor in the league at the moment and, listening to Nathan, talking to Nathan, he believes he will be 100 per cent by game one. I have no risk at all [in saying] that Tommy will play a big part in this series”

theage Wednesday, September 30, 2020 12:51:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He was hard done by, but there are a lot of players in our camp who can play wing and centre ... players who can play a couple of positions,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, September 29, 2020 11:43:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I believe they all will play a role in helping NSW defend the State of Origin shield and I’m looking forward to working with them when we go into camp,"

smh Sunday, September 27, 2020 1:18:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "At different stages we've had more back-rowers and then taken a back off, then we're thinking we're a bit light in the back line ... it's a big jigsaw puzzle," "The fitness of certain players will help us gauge whether we need to take extra centres, extra locks, back-rowers, wings or fullbacks. There has been a lot of debate and the different opinions. There's going to be some good players that miss out"

brisbanetimes Sunday, September 20, 2020 9:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We were always open to the venue changing but we always had plans for it to be in Adelaide,"

watoday Tuesday, September 15, 2020 3:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We were always open to the venue changing but we always had plans for it to be in Adelaide,"

theage Monday, September 14, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "They've been following some strict protocols, so I'm preparing myself for anything,"

theage Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I look at those top teams and some blokes have gone to another level,"

theage Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "But I think if you asked Sonny about playing next week, he'd say 'Sonny Will',"

theage Friday, August 14, 2020 11:33:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "But I think if you asked Sonny about playing next week, he'd say 'Sonny Will',"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 14, 2020 11:09:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I don't think I'd even want to ask them, there's so much on the line and it's been such a tough year. Our players understand the bigger picture. People are hurting and I've got no doubt our leadership group, whoever is asked, will be fair "

smh Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:30:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I reckon there so much pressure on the video refs - not only to get it right - but to do it quickly,"

theage Sunday, July 26, 2020 12:45:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Even a broken clock is right twice a day,”

theage Saturday, July 25, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I see a lot of similarities between Sonny Bill and Wayne Bennett,” “In this day and age where everyone is loud, they both have silence as their strength. That’s a lost art. It’s not easy to lead through silence, but that’s what Wayne does and what Sonny does. ‘‘Sonny is not asking to be in the headlines, nor is he asking for people to talk about him. He hardly talks at all publicly, and privately he is a quiet guy. He leads by his actions. He will come here with expectation. He might not make everyone happy when he plays out here and may not have the same impact, but here is his strength, he wears it; he gets on with things; doesn’t listen [to the doubters] and trains harder. He might be a bench player in this final phase and I think it’s brilliant he will be back here. He is as good an athlete as you would see and we are lucky he is coming out here again”

theage Saturday, July 25, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Rugby league seems like it's going a lot better than rugby union,"

theage Friday, July 24, 2020 8:43:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Rugby league seems like it's going a lot better than rugby union,"

brisbanetimes Friday, July 24, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "For them to be even involved in that part of their life at the moment is just a sign of how sort of immature the group is,"

theage Sunday, July 5, 2020 5:31:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler added ( about James Maloney ) : "They need someone who doesn't care, and he's great around the club because he's just 'James' every day, even if you're winning or losing, he just turns up,"

theage Friday, July 3, 2020 4:28:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told ( about Luke Keary ) : "He has been so impressive. Seeing what happened Friday night actually reminded me of watching Luke Keary going down last year [with concussion],"

theage Saturday, June 27, 2020 8:21:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I am really grateful for the NSWRL board's strong show of faith in me and our Origin and pathways program,"

abc-au Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:20:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I am really grateful for the NSWRL Board’s strong show of faith in me and our Origin and pathways program,”

aap-au Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:55:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Ricky Stuart ) : “Ricky and I are different people, but I have to say I played my best footy the last three years under him,” “He drove everyone mad, but it worked with me. When he came through he had this nastiness about him, and that kept a lot of the boys on their toes. He didn’t give me any rest. He made it personal and I thrived under that”

theage Friday, June 12, 2020 9:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I think the great coaches don’t really give a shit what people think about them, which is not an easy thing to do,"

theage Friday, June 12, 2020 9:46:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Matt Burton ) : "I gave Matt a call to say g'day," "He's a good young kid"

watoday Saturday, June 6, 2020 12:58:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Matt Burton ) : "I gave Matt a call to say g'day," "He's a good young kid"

smh Saturday, June 6, 2020 9:36:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "It's a good time to set an example,"

illawarramercury Sunday, May 31, 2020 5:45:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “As a coach, I always tell my players good sleep is essential to good performance,”

foreignaffairs-nz Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “I look forward to sleep every night,” “Together with ResMed, I want to make every single Australian aware that they could enjoy and benefit from sleep as much as I do. Sleeping well gives you the best chance for a good start to the day. It means you wake up, you’re ready, and you’re straight into it. The rest is up to you. If you’re not getting 7–9 hours a night, take a coach’s advice and do something about it”

foreignaffairs-nz Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You've got to remember before coming to the NRL they were in a system where it was one referee," "So their whole trade was learned with one referee, learning the flow of the game through refereeing kids through A-grade. It's just ridiculous (for referees) to hold up the game"

smh Sunday, May 17, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “Origin is on November 4, that’s the first game, and there’s a long time between May 13 and November 4,”

theage Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It's been a long time since he's had time away from everyone, and he'll come back the freshest,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, May 7, 2020 10:41:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Scott Morrison ) : "I'm not sure why Scott Morrison demands that everyone has it,"

qt Thursday, May 7, 2020 1:50:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I do think the rest of society aren't going out asking for their game to be allowed to play again, which is going to cost possibly our game 200-300 million,"

qt Sunday, May 3, 2020 7:09:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "If I was picking the team right now, definitely not,"

theage Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:29:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "We manage to eat our own in this game and we just don't stop,"

qt Thursday, April 23, 2020 6:09:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "We manage to eat our own in this game and we just don't stop,"

theage Thursday, April 23, 2020 3:59:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Given it's so far away not to give it a chance. I find it ludicrous,"

theage Sunday, April 19, 2020 9:21:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told ( about Annastacia Palaszczuk ) : "I'm not sure if Annastacia is a rugby league fan but she's backtracked since then and that's understandable given the popularity of the game up there, especially towards the Maroons,"

qt Sunday, April 19, 2020 2:13:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "In all the discussions we've had, I feel the end of the year is the best one because it gives us the best chance of a crowd,"

theage Saturday, April 18, 2020 10:13:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It's something that has been consistent with rugby league for 100 years where players don't play in semi-finals and then go on to play for Australia,"

theage Saturday, April 18, 2020 10:13:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “When you talk about the no fans, it really puts a big question mark on it,”

aap-au Saturday, April 18, 2020 8:12:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I will just do whatever it takes,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, April 16, 2020 2:47:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I will just do whatever it takes,"

theage Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I will just do whatever it takes,"

smh Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:06:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I will just do whatever it takes,"

Stuff Wednesday, April 15, 2020 10:19:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “He’s obviously a very intelligent bloke. I would definitely think he’d have the nous to run the game,”

aap-au Monday, April 6, 2020 7:04:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I've spoken to some of the players about it and they're already pumped,"

Stuff Saturday, April 4, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler asked ( about Jason Taumalolo ) : "As much as it would hurt us, could you imagine Jason Taumalolo lining up in a Maroons jumper?"

Stuff Saturday, April 4, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I understand that but the game just can't sit on its hands,"

Stuff Saturday, April 4, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I've spoken to some of the players about it and they're already pumped,"

watoday Friday, April 3, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler asked ( about Jason Taumalolo ) : "As much as it would hurt us, could you imagine Jason Taumalolo lining up in a Maroons jumper?"

watoday Friday, April 3, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I understand that but the game just can't sit on its hands,"

watoday Friday, April 3, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There is a difference between the two sports in that we do a lot less travel than the AFL. "If there is some sort of way the NRL can go forward that would be on the back of that. "They (the AFL) have got two teams in Western Australia, two teams in South Australia, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne so it takes a lot of travel. If there is an advantage to the NRL it would be the fact that it is predominantly played in two states. "I know that there is a huge meeting that is going to go on and I am gathering what happens there is going to be the decider about whether the NRL goes forward and plays any games"

bbc Sunday, March 22, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “There is a difference between the two sports in that we do a lot less travel than the AFL. If there is some sort of way the NRL can go forward that would be on the back of that,”

worcesternews Sunday, March 22, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “There is a difference between the two sports in that we do a lot less travel than the AFL. If there is some sort of way the NRL can go forward that would be on the back of that,”

thecourier Sunday, March 22, 2020 11:49:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : “There is a difference between the two sports in that we do a lot less travel than the AFL. If there is some sort of way the NRL can go forward that would be on the back of that,”

chesterfirst Sunday, March 22, 2020 11:07:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "Of course it can be done,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, March 17, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "Of course it can be done,"

smh Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:02:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "I walked away from that meeting knowing for sure that the words in the anthem need to change,"

smh Friday, February 21, 2020 7:43:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "I walked away from that meeting knowing for sure that the words in the anthem need to change,"

watoday Friday, February 21, 2020 7:39:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "If he does it, he will be successful,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, February 9, 2020 2:08:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That's the thing with management - there are so many facets required to allow the player to play to the best of his ability. His experience in the game means he can cover every part of that," "The best form of management is one that looks after the player's best interest. I think Gus would do that. He would put the players first. If he chooses to do it, he would be great for our game"

brisbanetimes Sunday, February 9, 2020 2:08:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "If he does it, he will be successful,"

theage Sunday, February 9, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That's the thing with management - there are so many facets required to allow the player to play to the best of his ability. His experience in the game means he can cover every part of that," "The best form of management is one that looks after the player's best interest. I think Gus would do that. He would put the players first. If he chooses to do it, he would be great for our game"

theage Sunday, February 9, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Just the way he plays – he's only a little dude and he just goes so hard,"

theage Saturday, February 8, 2020 7:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "What he has done for our team, he's just a worker,"

theage Saturday, February 8, 2020 7:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler : “We don’t allow kids to smoke until a certain age, we don’t allow kids to drink until a certain age, you can’t gamble until a certain age, everything else that is addictive is strict, and we seem to be willing to give kids of any age a phone and they can just do whatever they like”

brisbanetimes Friday, December 27, 2019 11:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You just cruise around, chat with people if they wanted to have a chat and there were opportunities to sit there and eat with them and all that sort of stuff. It was a massive eye opener and that just turned things around," "Me and a friend came up with the idea; we just needed a change of direction and it ended up a great idea"

smh Tuesday, November 26, 2019 7:01:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Without a doubt, what he does do, he changes culture in a club. People watch what he does. He is his own man and he does it really well. "

qt Wednesday, November 20, 2019 9:25:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "I hope he stays at the Roosters,"

theage Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:24:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Daly Cherry Evans ) : "Daly Cherry-Evans wasn't doing anything in attack,"

smh Sunday, November 3, 2019 12:59:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “He’s definitely got a good future, he just seems to have something different, without a doubt,”

smh Monday, October 28, 2019 3:47:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler asked : "Is this the best Roosters team you’ve seen?"

brisbanetimes Thursday, October 10, 2019 12:29:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler asked : "Is this the best Roosters team you’ve seen?"

theage Thursday, October 10, 2019 12:23:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He originally played off the bench and in the middle when opposition teams were fatigued and he became very useful through there,"

theage Friday, September 27, 2019 10:12:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He originally played off the bench and in the middle when opposition teams were fatigued and he became very useful through there,"

brisbanetimes Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler says : "I don't know if he actually gets to see the best of himself," "Everyone else gets to see it more than him. But the person we get to see is so fantastic. He's just all energy and brightens your day"

smh Saturday, September 14, 2019 12:01:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "The James Roberts one looked terrible because at the time Corey Oates was knocked out, so it actually looked really grubby,"

theage Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I'd love to keep doing it, and I think the chats have started [about a new deal],"

brisbanetimes Saturday, August 24, 2019 8:04:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler told ( about Chris Smith ) : "The refs are nearly getting it right, [but] I think the Smith one was an overreaction,"

theage Sunday, August 11, 2019 2:58:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Matt Moylan ) : “I think the situation was totally mishandled. I thought it was obvious that Matt was knocked out straight away. You didn’t have to go too far to see that,” “You can see on the second replay, he closed his eyes as soon as [he was hit]. He was gone before he hit the ground”

theage Sunday, August 4, 2019 10:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “He should have been put in the sin bin. It was a blatant high shot,”

theage Sunday, August 4, 2019 10:05:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “He’s definitely got a good future, he just seems to have something different, without a doubt,” “I also wanted to get to the bottom of his eligibility. I know he played for Tonga so it was just seeing where he is at and what he wants to do with his footy”

brisbanetimes Friday, July 26, 2019 12:04:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : “The media plays such a big part in State of Origin,”

smh Saturday, July 20, 2019 10:52:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Why wouldn’t the Gold Coast be the second Brisbane team?"

theage Sunday, July 14, 2019 10:37:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler explained : "So, we worked on that all throughout the camp for the decider,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:58:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Mitchell Pearce ) : "That’s why I did the jumper presentation the way I did — to see how Mitchell would go," "It was always going to be about him, this match. He had a lot to handle. I didn’t read any articles but when I was flicking through the news feed on my phone it was all him. That’s a lot for him to consume"

brisbanetimes Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:58:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler explained : "So, we worked on that all throughout the camp for the decider,"

smh Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:42:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Mitchell Pearce ) : "That’s why I did the jumper presentation the way I did — to see how Mitchell would go," "It was always going to be about him, this match. He had a lot to handle. I didn’t read any articles but when I was flicking through the news feed on my phone it was all him. That’s a lot for him to consume"

smh Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:42:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler explained : "So, we worked on that all throughout the camp for the decider,"

theage Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:17:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Mitchell Pearce ) : "That’s why I did the jumper presentation the way I did — to see how Mitchell would go," "It was always going to be about him, this match. He had a lot to handle. I didn’t read any articles but when I was flicking through the news feed on my phone it was all him. That’s a lot for him to consume"

theage Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:17:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That's for you to discuss. Coyne's try involved the ball going through nine sets of hands, and the width of the Sydney Football Stadium, twice, before the Maroons centre touched down. Legendary commentator Ray Warren famously said in his call of the game-one game-winner: "

radioaustralianews-fr Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:35:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I was a bit nervous. I thought, can they take the try off us because I was on the field?"

radioaustralianews-fr Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:35:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You've got to say [so] at the moment, if you want to start a debate. "

radioaustralianews-fr Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:35:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "That's for you to discuss. Coyne's try involved the ball going through nine sets of hands, and the width of the Sydney Football Stadium, twice, before the Maroons centre touched down. Legendary commentator Ray Warren famously said in his call of the game-one game-winner: "

abc-au Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:01:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I was a bit nervous. I thought, can they take the try off us because I was on the field?"

abc-au Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:01:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You've got to say [so] at the moment, if you want to start a debate. "

abc-au Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:01:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "Someone wrote that I have a bit of luck and without a doubt (I have)," "A lot of things have changed over the last couple of years, and a lot of [Queensland] players have left. I never disregard how good those players were"

newshub Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He took every bomb, and he runs into five blokes at a time,"

newshub Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You’ve got to say at the moment [he's the best in the game], but he’s got a long way to go. I could never see the player he is today. I just never saw it. He’s proved a lot of people wrong. "

smh Wednesday, July 10, 2019 5:24:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It’s been a lucky time,"

smh Wednesday, July 10, 2019 5:24:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "You’ve got to say at the moment [he's the best in the game], but he’s got a long way to go. I could never see the player he is today. I just never saw it. He’s proved a lot of people wrong. "

theage Wednesday, July 10, 2019 5:04:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It’s been a lucky time,"

theage Wednesday, July 10, 2019 5:04:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I tried to get a better photo before (Wednesday), I was looking for a bit of a meaner one," "It's awesome, this'll be fantastic. I'm 47 so I get a first (Wednesday) night. You don't get many firsts at 47"

theherald-au Wednesday, July 10, 2019 1:12:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about James Maloney ) : "It's more the fact that him and James Maloney work together,"

theage Monday, July 8, 2019 1:02:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I'm not going to give you the secrets, but we sit down a lot and talk about it. It's a big part of it. It's a tough job [starting]. You need to win those early victories. "

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's seven [deciders] through that period [of Queensland dominance] where they won all those games, that's a big chunk of them,"

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's always something you can fix up or tidy up,"

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I'm not going to give you the secrets, but we sit down a lot and talk about it. It's a big part of it. It's a tough job [starting]. You need to win those early victories. "

brisbanetimes Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's seven [deciders] through that period [of Queensland dominance] where they won all those games, that's a big chunk of them,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's always something you can fix up or tidy up,"

brisbanetimes Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:05:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I'm not going to give you the secrets, but we sit down a lot and talk about it. It's a big part of it. It's a tough job [starting]. You need to win those early victories. "

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 10:58:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's seven [deciders] through that period [of Queensland dominance] where they won all those games, that's a big chunk of them,"

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 10:58:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "There's always something you can fix up or tidy up,"

smh Sunday, July 7, 2019 10:58:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler says : “The beauty of it is I’ve never, ever, heard him whinge,” “I’ve never heard him say he wants to play ‘this’ position rather than ‘that’ position. I’ve never heard him say, ‘I’m better in this position so why don’t you play me there?' It’s not in his demeanour. It’s not in what he says. He just turns up and plays”

smh Friday, July 5, 2019 12:50:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : “I was warned about playing players out of position last year,” “I was also told he doesn’t bring the ball out of trouble. That’s not his go . I can tell you this: it was his go in that series last year. He proved them all wrong”

smh Friday, July 5, 2019 12:50:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler says : “He just needed to be in the team somewhere,” “I was sweating on him for game two. He could play in the forwards if he wanted to, he's that versatile. I’m not sure how those long legs would go getting up and down in the middle – but he could do it”

smh Friday, July 5, 2019 12:50:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about James Maloney ) : "He's sharp. I think the familiarity of having James Maloney there and their experience together really helps,"

theherald-au Thursday, July 4, 2019 8:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I think they'll work it out. It seemed like it went pretty smoothly then,"

theherald-au Thursday, July 4, 2019 8:30:00 AM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "It was a tough one because we love Klem. We love what he's about. It's one of those discussions that was hard but he made it easy,"

newshub Monday, July 1, 2019 10:59:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Nathan Cleary ) : "Since the game, things have progressed really well for Nathan. I just saw him up there with the physio working him,"

newshub Monday, July 1, 2019 10:59:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "He's one player you know that there'll be no shortcuts. He'll end up making the final decision later on in the week,"

newshub Monday, July 1, 2019 10:59:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "We're pretty confident he's going to play,"

newshub Monday, July 1, 2019 10:59:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said ( about Nathan Cleary ) : “Since the game, things have progressed really well for Nathan. I just saw him up there with the physio working him,”

aap-au Monday, July 1, 2019 1:47:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "I spoke to David Klemmer already and if Tariq Sims was unable to get [cleared at the judiciary] then David Klemmer will come into the team,"

smh Monday, July 1, 2019 12:31:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler told : "I think they’ve come in very heavy,"

smh Sunday, June 30, 2019 1:49:00 PM EAT

Brad Fittler said : "I thought for that time of game... I'd like to see the last tackle. I'm sure the match review committee, they'll have a look at it,"

newshub Tuesday, June 25, 2019 6:04:00 PM EAT