Bradley Scott "Freddy" Fittler (born 5 February 1972) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and coach who currently works as a commentator and as a television presenter. As a player, Fittler captained both New South Wales and Australia, and in 2000 was awarded the Golden Boot award. He retired as the most-cappedNew South WalesState of Origin player and third-most-capped Australian international player. Fittler has been named among the finest rugby league footballers of the first century of rugby league in Australia. Fittler coached in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters between 2007 and 2009 and for the City New South Wales team in the City vs. Country clash from 2010 to 2013. He also represented the Sydney Roosters in the 2014 Auckland Nines, and scored one intercept try.
Early life
Fittler was born in Auburn, New South Wales, Australia of German descent. Fittler began playing junior rugby league for the Ashcroft Stallions and Mounties before moving to Cambridge Park. While attending Ashcroft High School, St Dominic's College then later, McCarthy Catholic Senior High School Emu Plains, Fittler played for the Australian Schoolboys team in 1988 and 1989.
Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has continued his ongoing feud with footy legend Brad Fittler by refusing a fist-bump on live television before his side's clash with the Dolphins.