Brad Fittler Gallery
Some of the best pictures of the stellar Brad Fittler.
Newest Recruit: Arriving at the Roosters as Australian and NSW Captain, Fittler became one of the greatest signings in the Club's history, scoring a try in his debut match.
Worried? Not Me: Donning the Club's away strip in 1998, Fittler gets a ball away to a teammate in the side's Round 8 clash with the Auckland Warriors.
Run, Step: Many knew how deadly Fittler was with the ball in hand, but few could stop his trademark left foot step.
Playmaker: Fittler set a record of 31 State of Origin matches for NSW in his incredible interstate career, a record which still stands today.
Bullet Pass: Fittler spreads it wide in the Roosters' clash with the St George Illawarra Dragons in Round 10, 2000. His side would lose a close 24-20 contest against the previous year's Grand Finalists but would return serve 32-24 later in the year.
On the Mic: Freddy answers questions from Rugby League Commentator and MC Ray 'Rabbits' Warren at the 2000 Grand Final breakfast.
Biggest Moment of Your Life: Brad Fittler leads out the Roosters in the 2000 Grand Final, the first captain to do so since Royce Ayliffe in 1980.
World Champs: Captain Fittler holds up the Rugby League World Cup as the Kangaroos defeat New Zealand 40-12 in the final.
Dream Team: Roosters teammates Bryan Fletcher and Brad Fittler celebrate the World Cup victory in 2000.
Coach's Orders: Fittler at Blues training in 2001, taking in directions from Blues Legend Wayne Pearce.
Over and Out: In what was supposed to be Brad Fittler's final State of Origin series, here he is pictured scoring a try against Queensland in Game II, 2001, despite forward Carl Webb attempting to stop him in his tracks.
He's Off: Clad in the famous Tricolours strip, Fittler gets away from the South Sydney defence in this 42-6 victory midway through 2002.
Droughtbreakers: The 2002 Grand Final is celebrated after the Brad Fittler-led Roosters defeated the New Zealand Warriors in a fiery 30-8 victory.
Party Time: Fittler and Sydney Roosters Chairman Nick Politis AM celebrate the Club's first Premiership in 27 years.
Gamebreaker: Always a dangerous runner of the ball, Freddy breaks through the Cowboys defence in this Round 14 win in 2003.
Torrential Conditions: Brad Fittler gets a kick away in the 2003 Grand Final against the Penrith Panthers, which was played in the midst of a downpour of rain.
On The Run: Fittler looks to link up with his outside men in this Round 6 contest in 2004. The Tricolours would go on to win 32-22 against the Newcastle Knights, with Anthony Minichiello scoring a double.
Age Shall Not Weary Them: Fittler holds up the Anzac Day Cup in 2004 after defeating the St George Illawarra Dragons 11-8 in a tight contest. Showing his durability despite being 32-years-old, the mercurial five-eighth mesmerised his opponents and the SFS crowd with a dazzling try.
Comeback King: Following a return to the representative arena for the first time since 2001, Freddy stole the show, guiding the Blues to yet another series win, shown here lifting the Origin Shield with Trent Barrett.
Beating the Premiers: Brad Fittler celebrates the dominant 44-12 win over the reigning premiers Penrith in Round 23, 2004.
Farewell: In his final regular-season match in Round 26, 2004, Brad Fittler farewells the loyal Red, White and Blue fans in the crowd after the Roosters claimed the Minor Premiership in a 48-10 towelling of the Parramatta Eels.
Blue Shirt: At the start of 2007 Fittler was running the water for the team...
Top Job: ...before getting the top job as Head Coach midway through the season, sparking a mini-revival which saw him remain in the role until the end of 2009.
New Colours, Same Desire: Always one to be unorthodox, Fittler took up the coaching reigns of the Lebanese national team in the 2017 World Cup, taking the side to the quarter-finals.
On Air: Since retirement, Fittler has been a much-beloved member of the Channel 9 commentary team, seen her interviewing former Rooster James Maloney at half-time in the 2017 State of Origin series.
Sit Tight: Fittler took over the NSW Blues State of Origin Head Coaching role, successfully winning back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2019.
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