Blues coach Brad Fittler addresses the media. Photo: NRL.
Wikipedia says: Bradley Scott Fittler (born 5 February, 1972), also known by the nickname “Freddy”, is the head coach of the NSW State of Origin rugby league team, a commentator and a television presenter.
Fittler has previously coached the Sydney Roosters in the NRL and the NSW City side, and at an international level, he coached Lebanon. He is a former professional player who was named among the finest footballers of the first century of rugby league in Australia.
We say: Freddy is the coolest cucumber going around! Barefooted, yoga, has llamas on his property (because he likes that they poop in the same place), and has a resting pulse rate below most humans. If he’s ever been stressed, we’ve never seen it.
Definitely in the Top 50 Aussies To Have a Beer With!
Do you have a connection to the Region? What and when was your last visit?
I’ve been going to the Riverina every year. It is a fantastic place to ride around. My earliest memory was a state carnival at Tumut. Nearly my earliest footy memory.
NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler and Blues veteran Nathan Hindmarsh in Wagga in 2022. Photo: Glenn Pallister.
Favourite thing about the Region?
The people are always friendly and fun.
What was your best food experience?
Simon Bonetti (former Roosters teammate) wedding; schooners and pasta.
What’s a “must do” when in the Region?
Learn about the Snowy Hydro history. Incredible.
Drive or fly?
Ride.
What are your three go-to songs on the road trip to the Region?
Bob Seger, Like a Rock
America, Ventura Highway
Don Henley, Boys of Summer
Name one person you would not want in the passenger seat for the drive.
Because it’s a ride, unless it’s Marie (my wife), I would rather be alone.
If they can be dead, Marilyn Monroe (*we presume he does not mean her corpse!).
Do you bring your own pillows?
No pillows, I like to look forward to going home and putting my head on my pillow.
Why should someone who hasn’t visited here make the trip?
There is something for everyone.
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