Will Freddie The Legend Return for the 9's???

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Sydney Rooster legend Brad Fittler to make comeback in Auckland Nines

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Nick Walshaw
The Daily Telegraph
January 02, 2014 5:18PM


Brad Fittler from his glory days with the Sydney Roosters.

Brad Fittler from his glory days with the Sydney Roosters. Source: News Limited

ROOSTERS great Brad 'Freddy' Fittler is set for a stunning comeback - with the NRL premiers keen to use their legendary playmaker in the Auckland Nines.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal, despite turning 42 next month, Fittler will be part of the Tricolour's squad for the inaugural February tournament, pending approval from the NRL.

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The move, which is backed by Roosters supremo Nick Politis, will not only provide a huge boost to the event's promotion, but also bring a little relief for the defending champions, who had more players involved in the World Cup than any other club.

Brad Fittler playing for the Roosters in 2000.

Brad Fittler playing for the Roosters in 2000. Source: News Limited

Speaking last night, Roosters Chief Operating Officer Brian Canavan confirmed the Freddy whisper, saying: "We'll be investigating the proposal with the NRL when they reopen on Monday."

Despite retiring way back in 2004, Fittler could be made eligible for the Nines by signing a contract similar to the $1 deal struck a few years ago between Manly and club icon Steve Menzies.

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Sydney Rooster legend Brad Fittler to make comeback in Auckland Nines

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http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/s...-1226793852185

Nick Walshaw
The Daily Telegraph
January 02, 2014 5:18PM


Brad Fittler from his glory days with the Sydney Roosters.

Brad Fittler from his glory days with the Sydney Roosters. Source: News Limited

ROOSTERS great Brad 'Freddy' Fittler is set for a stunning comeback - with the NRL premiers keen to use their legendary playmaker in the Auckland Nines.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal, despite turning 42 next month, Fittler will be part of the Tricolour's squad for the inaugural February tournament, pending approval from the NRL.

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The move, which is backed by Roosters supremo Nick Politis, will not only provide a huge boost to the event's promotion, but also bring a little relief for the defending champions, who had more players involved in the World Cup than any other club.

Brad Fittler playing for the Roosters in 2000.

Brad Fittler playing for the Roosters in 2000. Source: News Limited

Speaking last night, Roosters Chief Operating Officer Brian Canavan confirmed the Freddy whisper, saying: "We'll be investigating the proposal with the NRL when they reopen on Monday."

Despite retiring way back in 2004, Fittler could be made eligible for the Nines by signing a contract similar to the $1 deal struck a few years ago between Manly and club icon Steve Menzies.

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Read more: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...#ixzz2pDkTgFyk

dumbdy dumb dumb

[rooster_booster]

I would love nothing more than to see this assuming hes up for it

[Tommy Smith]

This will be amazing.

Seeing him in the RWB again will be a dream come true.

His never imitated 30 yard bullet passes will be awesome in the 9s.

[Guest]

JRR Tolkien predicted this many many years ago. THE RETURN OF THE KING

[Geohood]

Fittler and SBW in the same team = Jizz

[Darkone]

will make more metres than Anasta fer sure

[Guest]

This Mickey Mouse event just got interesting..

[fletch]

I wonder what Ricko/Fitzy/Fletch are doing that weekend, we could bring the whole crew back, guess this shows that Robbo has no intention on putting out a respectable side.

on a positive note it would be a real buzz for the likes of Meehan/Hastings/Evans/Napa etc to play with the great man, shame Moga is injured would of been a great learning experience spending a weekend around Freddy.

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Freddie at the Auckland Nines

Rooster legend Brad 'Freddie' Fittler to play at the Nines, in the land of the Long White Clouds

[SConcierge]

gud idea, I seen Freddy play touch and he still has it, 9's is almost touch footy ur half just has to have good hands. Its just a bit of fun nothing serious from our part.

[milanja]

Rooster legend Brad 'Freddie' Fittler to play at the Nines, in the land of the Long White Clouds

Should be a good team with johns, lockyer freddie, tallis,sing,wing,grothe jnr, gasnier morely, buderas. Skill but no pace.

[stsae]

I heard it's a Rock Paper Scissors off with Mini for the captaincy.

[stsae]

I wonder what Ricko/Fitzy/Fletch are doing that weekend, we could bring the whole crew back, guess this shows that Robbo has no intention on putting out a respectable side.

on a positive note it would be a real buzz for the likes of Meehan/Hastings/Evans/Napa etc to play with the great man, shame Moga is injured would of been a great learning experience spending a weekend around Freddy.

I was just dropping the kids off at the pool mate and read your post and had a chuckle. Helped with the delivery, cheers.

Then it hit me. To make the tournament more fun and probably profitable and watched what if every squad had a retired legend or two playing???

It's a bullshit money spinner anyways so why not milk it for everything and get a few old carnts off their tails for a weekend of glorified touch and to relive the glory days.

If we get to use a second player surely Horrie would be fit enough???

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Im erect just at the thought of a chance to see the greatest ever in RW&B again. This will make my year