Brad Fittler quits NSW coaching role | NRL 360 | Fox League

The NRL 360 team discuss the latest from NSW Rugby League, with news coach Brad Fittler has resigned from his role, leaving the spot open to potential replacements.
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[@DogmenHardcastle]

As a QLDer I am devastated.

[@shanewilson199]

Me too. Gave me a lot of confidence to see fittler in the box.

[@michaellear6904]

Yeah, gut wrenching news indeed.

[@nswblues3146]

My biggest issue was game 2 this year. We needed a halfback, Adam Reynolds is in firing form, Suncorp is his home ground, he knows the game of players like Walsh, Carrigan and he is a big game player (he’s won a premiership). It seemed like 95% of people knew that he was the most logical choice and he went with Moses. I am actually a big fan of Moses as well and believe that he is an origin player, but considering it was a do or die clash, It really seemed like a no brainer.

[@H0tchips]

As a QLD'er and avid Bronc's supporter, I 100% respect and agree with this. I still think it is a shame Freddie and Gus don't get a go. I reckon with Gus offering advice, NSW would be well set for 2024.

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

Facts, He should've went 13 Murray,9 Cook, 7 Reynolds, 6 walker but no. He decided to play his favorites. He finally mixed it up and played Murray at lock, cook at 9 and Cody which won them game 3 but by then the series had already lost

[@minamotofchds2316]

Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk, Billy slater, JT, and GI all played for QLD NSW need to produce players like these and create a great dynasty. Now I already see the new Billy Slayer that’s Reece Walsh, Mam tue next copper Cronk

[@nswblues3146]

@@minamotofchds2316 there is a reason that the 8 year dynasty has only happened once. To be able to have that many future immortals playing in the same team and staying in that form along with be relatively injury free is going to be a very rare occurrence. Before the 8 year dynasty, NSW won 3 in a row 2003, 2004, 2005 and it was considered such a rarity.

[@jamesduncan5017]

@@H0tchips are you telling me that fittler doesn't call Gus everytime to help pick NSW team. I honestly thought there should of been more Rabbitohs players in the NSW team this yr but they keep picking players from Roosters and Penrith cause these are the two clubs that Gus Gould has a hand in besides the Bulldogs. Why you think all Penrith players are going to the Bulldogs. Gus Gould owns NSW rugby league.

[@user-lz2vw4ly5r]

Fitler was ahead of his time. Picking 7 fullbacks in one series and most recently putting Damien Cook at centre. I think nsw will look back with regret letting him go

[@iancocks9408]

I doubt that very much

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@iancocks9408 Haven't you heard of Sarcasm?

[@whokilledjr3719]

Fiddles absolutely was not ahead of his time, some of the comments on this forum and justifications, geesh

[@aussie-all-the-way]

Amazingly he did the same to Nicoh in game 1 & didn't learn from that when he played Cook out of position at centre in game 2. Felt sorry for both.

[@cliffbooth7075]

NSW’s team selections were odd. Picking players then dropping them tells the players one thing, that they burn their players, the players don’t know when their next game will be after the one they play and off the back of that they can’t possibly play for their jersey as much as Qld do. Qld have owned origin since 2006. That’s 17yrs.

[@Chris-vq5vr]

Personally my record as an armchair coach has been outstanding. I have won 7 out of 8 SOO series & I don’t do it for the money. My team selection is bang on every year & the players think highly of me. Im moving into a bigger couch next year so Billy Slater better watch out.

[@NICK-dr6vl]

The greatest ambassador for NSW of all time needed at least $450k to coach three games a year. 😂 As a Queenslander I'm sad to see him go. One of NSW major issues the last few years was their ego and it clearly trickled down from the top. Freddy and Joey are the most up themselves, arrogant and pompous blokes in footy. That's great for players of their skill level but not for a coach.

[@ijamesedit]

Too right mate

[@AbsoluteAcid2112]

Same with presenting too. They are cringe to watch on TV

[@cliffbooth7075]

Billy Slater would’ve taken it as a personal compliment that Fittler is gone. He’ll be responsible for more NSW coaches to lose their NSW coaching jobs in the future too. Billy has raised the bar for origin coaching.

[@rhys2040]

Filter is up there with the worst coaches ever

[@joshuav.santos5220]

To be fair, he has the second most series wins as NSW coach before Gus ('18, '19 & '21) but yeah things have gone downhill since then.

[@Uknown341]

@joshuav.santos5220 you cannot sit here and tell me we shouldnt have won 20 and 22 . This year was the closest the teams have been balanced in AGES. 20 we should have never have lost at all. 3 out of 6 is not good enough with the potential we had.

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@Uknown341 I'm devastated that Brad is stepping down. Blues defs should have won 20 and 22, I'm a QLD supporter and we were no hope, yet somehow we won. Fitler is a poor coach. They can say "yeah but he won 3 SOO"......yeah.....out of 6.......when only 1 of those years (2023) QLD had a good side. After the big 4 retired, it took a while to fill the gaps and gel. Sure we had good players, but you take out 4 of the best players to ever play the game all from the same team, of course it's going to throw things out of whack. Blues should have won at least 4 out of the last 6, if not 5, yet only won 3......that's disgraceful. In that same time, Blues had a monster team on paper and tons of choices, combinations galore, they had everything.

[@joshuav.santos5220]

@@Uknown341 people forget about this but Freddy Fittler still has a better record as NSW coach than all the NSW coaches combined during QLD's decade of dominance. You're right about NSW should have won in '20 and in '22, it was close but this year they could have won if it wasn't for losing Game 1 in Adelaide.

[@ajmuss856]

If true, disappointing to hear it was about $. Fair call to give1yr deal. Blues need results straight away. Coach in 2024??

[@galesly8787]

Paul Gallon to coach nsw and put some aggression into the game

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@galesly8787 Maybe aggression, but he'd probably lose more often than Fitler.

[@cvarikos]

Right decision all round .. it seems Freddy was too focused on how much $$ he'd be getting rather than winning a series. The thing is, if they're paying for Gus and Ivan (let's face it to cover all the gaps in his coaching abilities) - did he really think that it wouldn't come out of his earnings from the series? People aren't that native. And he wanted 2 years off the back of what, losing 3/4 series. Hmm. Many couldn't believe he was offered another go at it in the first place. Greedy and a bit too selfish to assume he dictates terms. BTW the job deserves someone that isn't gonna give nothing responses to whether he even wants the job next year. There is a saying - what he obtain too easily we esteem too lightly.

[@forddriver8827]

All you have shown here is your ignorance and your an angry loner. W⚓

[@theguardian308]

Agree. Slater was coaching he was counting his money. He was the worst coach ever

[@Jimmyjim4]

Hard to say with all the going’s on. Just glad that things are what they are. Not sure what will be in the future, but best not to look at the past. God bless for all involved. Anyway Anasta for Prime Rib Roast Minister

[@michaelolofsson8558]

Its not a love job though. Origin is now a full time gig (or atleast it is for Billy). Billy is helping develop the QLD pathways and his role deserves the high six figures. If Freddy comes in and gets offered, lets say 250k (based on Baldy's 450k estimate of his previous salary), id walk as well. He will get more at a club.

[@rjparsons3568]

Go play In traffic flop

[@GuyMorris-oq2zp]

I think I have just worked out the future coaching issue for the NSW Blues. Lets make Buzz Rothfield, Hoops and Paul Crawley the combined coaching staff. Clearly these (self proclaimed) experts of the game have far more knowledge, wisdom and experience in rugby league than any other future candidate. Can you just imagine how unstoppable the Blues would be with the combined expertise of these absolute geniuses of Rugby League because as we all know, no one and I mean no one knows more than these guys what is required to win State of Origin. They could even pick the side as well, problem solved.

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

Couldn't do any worse than Fittlers selections lol.

[@StanslaMichael]

LMFAO he writes it after the win. I found it frustrating when certain players where left out in favor of players that they had " loyalty" to, yet hadn't even played a game in the comp or was having a bad run in the comp. Players not even considered yet playing the best in the comp never even spoken of. We have the players what we lack is getting selections right.

[@garfield3443]

Getting the players to walk around the field barefoot before the game was his best contribution in preparing a team, but Wayne Pearce's decision to take his team horse riding before an Origin was the best.🤣

[@nagibkanaan2464]

Filter quit because of money He wass on 450k reduced to 3ook He told them good bye

[@bernardvecchio3704]

There goes that NSW pride . Obviously all about the Cashish lol

[@ijamesedit]

His coke dealer is suffering too now

[@kers225abk2]

The audacity to think 300k per year to coach 3 games isn't enough 😂

[@nagibkanaan2464]

@@kers225abk2 his up himself Cant pick the right team Puts a hook er in centres Says it all

[@theguardian308]

He knew he wasn’t going to be renewed so he saved himself the embarrassment, sadly he was an embarrassing coach. No one is lining up to appoint him as coach at club level cause he was horrible.

[@nunyabizness7259]

Yess all of NSW is glad 😂💯

[@txddyfarquh3916]

Damn, really?.... as a marooNZ Supporter I feel Brad did NSW proud and brought pride back to the Blue jersey after many MANY years of defeat to the CaneToads. Wonder who'd take Freddy's place now...

[@vincee1652]

@@txddyfarquh3916 Even a monkey for peanuts would do the same job as fittler. $449,950.00 SAVED!

[@nunyabizness7259]

@@txddyfarquh3916 We lost 3 of the past 4 under him that's just not good enough it's shaping up to be another Qld dynasty and I really hope Ivan cleary is next in line

[@user-cb5tl5fu3w]

@@nunyabizness7259 He won 3 out of 6, our second most successful coach.

[@haasteagle2750]

Watch out.. Buzz's head will explode if Gus is named NSW coach

[@shanewilson199]

I agree with buzzfield, but I don’t like him either. I think he gives anasta the shits too.

[@kenpaine1618]

Football coaches are like politicians they get rewarded for failure with new jobs

[@bretthill79]

I found it interesting that these journalists seem to only focus on the last 4 years that Fitler has coached. And lost 3-1. Fair point. But they seem to ignore that in his first 2 years he won both of those. So really, you could argue that his record is quite a fair achievement. Especially when there are only 2 teams involved.

[@ryanhartin7377]

Freddy got what he deserved

[@K.J.S.est1994]

Geoff Toovey should be the NSW Blues coach for ‘24, captained his state in 1996-97 and his trademark toughness and grit would show our blues what for.

[@damionnefelsch6546]

Took a while but listen to him. I think he's done with the circus and just wants to settle back in to his current passion. Supporting the game and the new blood. Good on him. BTW, the paddle mark from the origin is still there

[@0M4REDITZ]

Farewell freddy❤ #bleedblue Hopefully we find someone better

[@50NewEyes]

Shouldn’t be hard, great broke but crap coach….

[@0M4REDITZ]

@@50NewEyesgreat bloke, great player, crap coach I agree. He’s still a blues legend

[@SRATB2024]

I want either the Storm, Panthers, or the Roosters coach to be the new NSW coach.

[@user-cb5tl5fu3w]

Gus the best, Freddy next, good luck with the "someone better".

[@davidduffin1580]

Eddie Jones

[@sandorclegane3658]

Fittler steps down in protest of Johnson's shocking one point loss at the Dally Ms.

[@pjk4782]

I'm a QUEENSLANDER but I think, if NSW needs a win, the way I see it, Ivan Cleary is the only right fit for this position.

[@BigMan.270]

No thanks with Cleary. Panthers get way too much latitude in the ways of the 10m. Where the opposing team is set anywhere between 12-15m . But when Panthers defending, it's anywhere between 8-10m. Makes them look better than what they really are. And there's no way you would get that latitude in Origin. Watch closely on Sunday on where the ref sets the Broncos in defense.

[@Jp-do9ny]

Too much of a conflict of interest

[@SBANDOOOO566]

@@BigMan.270stretch it further bloke 🤣

[@BigMan.270]

@@SBANDOOOO566 Watch what happens in Sunday. Happens in every Penrith game. It's like clockwork. I guarantee it.

[@SBANDOOOO566]

@@BigMan.270 they’re one of the only teams in the comp that has defensive line speed, they get off the line hard and fast. Hence why they’re great defenders. You’re having a laugh if you actually believe the refs are sitting 15 metres back for onside 🤣 You think you’re the only one who noticed something like this and it just happened to go unnoticed by everyone else? It’s business and money on the line here, other clubs wouldn’t stand for something like that to be allowed, period.

[@willus259]

Freddy probs felt insulted given that he's also currently the only person that's capable of doing the job. Can't think of anyone else that could step into the Blues' head coaching role and not look like a buffoon.

[@brentjackson6966]

I can coach a team to losses on a consistent basis and I'm happy to do it for half of what he got paid

[@davidwright8337]

"We'll see how they go"is just relying on there club coaches to have trained them good! The coach should tell them what to do not just sit back and see what there going to do.

[@mxlarge6915]

Lets hope now whoever gets in picks the best players and not Easts and Penrith guys.......Reynolds should have been in game two and we would have had a shot at winning it. Reynolds and Walker would have been awesome together.

[@jarrodtroy695]

How many players from East played for the blues in this years origin?

[@nsatan461]

There's hope for NSW

[@jeremylenton2096]

Love how the boys gave as much thought into Gallen being coach as it deserved 😂

[@mjunior-213]

Now all NSW will complain about the next coach and want Freddie back 😂😂😂😂

[@coolyoutubeluke]

Yeah I can't wait for blues supporters to call for the next coach to be sacked after one series. Arm chair experts

[@OlyMar83]

Respect to Freddy, he is not a good coach. Great bloke, but not a good coach. His selection calls have been questionable over the years.

[@Juicepluggedin]

Quit like the teams he coached 😂 it starts at the top

[@kers225abk2]

Braith saying he thought buzz would be pushing for Gus to be next blues coach 😂😂 love the banter.

[@damianclark550]

FINALLY! 🙌

[@Earthzero1]

Wayne Benett should apply for the role. 🕺😅

[@Kelz_vee]

Thank you 👏👏👏👏 who tf offered him the job again?!!!!

[@Toddhull6185]

Andrew Johns coach Gus Gould manager

[@Moananu]

where's all the comments???

[@jonathannui9743]

Matty John's up!

[@ChoxTravels]

Another decade of dominance for Queensland

[@bartthrupp]

I'll coach the blues for 400k per year. I'm a Queenslaner but i'll take a haircut for the love of the game. 360 is the best show on tv, thanks for a great season blokes Go the mighty Broncos

[@user-cb5tl5fu3w]

Are the blokes making the decision taking a hair cut? Nah, never the bosses.

[@jamesduncan5017]

Michael Ennis lol. They should pick a assistant coach from a club that's consistently winning. Jason Ryles from rooster's be alright, Paul McGregor up at NQ cowboys. All played for NSW so they know what origins about and are successful as assistant coaches. I dont know why they don't try that.

[@vincee1652]

Really? WTF do you need so may coaches and frigging useless assistants for THREE frigging games? Heart and passion wins origin and not coaches and or islander players!

[@jamesduncan5017]

They won't pick a full time head coach of a club so it has to be someone not involved with running the club. So it has to a assistant or someone that's not coaching in the NRL at all. It's worked for Qld for the last 15yrs and it will keep working until NSW realise that.

[@user-cb5tl5fu3w]

@@vincee1652 Qld ran out 5 PI born players last year ....

[@vincee1652]

@@user-cb5tl5fu3w Well they have a bigger heart than the NSW one's. They only there for the money like freddy - my guess!

[@aussiefarmer4955]

The Hayne plane should coach, that's a lot of cigarettes.

[@human1human177]

its all about $$$ for freddy

[@IronMan-raho]

Give Des or Toovs a go i want to see doors getting ripped off.

[@BigMan.270]

I'd go with Tooves. Since Hasler will be the new head coach of the Titans.

[@Shane4Bass]

NSW, please pay the coach what he deserves and demand victory. That being said, Billy is a smart man, and he will get the job done for QLD again next year!

[@sofiamaddix8821]

Billy and cam will have sleepers in and around the ruck like usual

[@tommygunn8355]

450k for 3 games? Thats ridiculous!🤔

[@jessiecuster3191]

Game has gone greed.

[@alanchong7513]

Talk about being overpaid! It's incredible!

[@user-cb5tl5fu3w]

How much do you reckon Billy is on?

[@alanchong7513]

@@user-cb5tl5fu3w How do they justify paying so much for the work that's done? I scratch my head!

[@tommygunn8355]

@@user-cb5tl5fu3w I don't know but Billy would probably do it for nothing. If it's about money for Fittler I think NSW can do better. Don't rate him as a coach or motivator!

[@Mahatheyew]

Whoever takes the role should definitely not be a current NRL coach though. Need someone like Slater who knows the game well but also who has time to invest months in advance.

[@50NewEyes]

As a Queenslander….Doh!…lol

[@AJWRAJWR]

All good. Let's see what bigger chump they have lined up to steer their shitshow.

[@Rip_in_son]

If I was a nsw fan I’d be calling for Matty johns

[@sarahsalsa2461]

Not NSW fan either, but I agree on the Matty Johns shout

[@jamesduncan5017]

Yeah bring in Reggie Reagan.😂😂😂😂. He'll bring the biff back.

[@SlickTrades]

Matty already said he won't do it

[@jamesduncan5017]

He has his own show why would he leave that to coach NSW. He probably have to take a 500k paycut to coach

[@wademellor5304]

We need a professional coach, not another TV pundit...

[@allworldmusic8270]

I don't agree with Freddy leaving he had a 50/50 record, and to be honest he had luck against him losing Turbo, Latrell, Cleary that's enough to turn a close series.

[@SilentHotdog28]

As a QLD supporter I'm devastated about the news, now it might actually be a tough origin next year. Brad should have won at least 4 of those series, if not 5, he was a terrible coach.

[@kers225abk2]

Also had the far superior team in 2020 and 2022 and couldn't get it done. Dudes a terrible coach. Have you forgotten he played Cook in centre this year?😂

[@allworldmusic8270]

@@kers225abk2 2020 yes he had the best team but not so in 2022

[@davidwright8337]

Qld had a new team and a new coach and still won? They can only get better and so can only win more, with higher points difference.

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@allworldmusic8270 2022 Blues had the better team, but the difference wasn't as big as 2020. 2020 QLD were hopelessly outgunned but still won. 2022 It was more even, but blues were still favourites.

[@wayne9080]

Still waiting for this dynasty nsw were talking about a few years ago!!! QUEENSLAND!!!

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

Would have been on a 5-6 series streak if not for Fittler.

[@Moananu]

someone give buzz the best luxury rest home possible and chill

[@SilentHotdog28]

Billy Slater: Hey yo, I'mma take that contract extension. Brad Fitler: Aight, I'mma head out, peace.

[@ellegonzi]

Id sign someone for next year only - an actual proven coach like ricky, bellamy, gould even, cleary could work too seeing as you'd have a few panthers there - similar to what bennett did in 2020 and have ex player/s like mick ennis (only one i can think of atm) there to potentially take over after.

[@kers225abk2]

You understand a current coach can't also coach state of origin?😂

[@ellegonzi]

@kers225abk2 then why are the panel bringing up ricky and ivan in the vid then?? Its not a rule but a preference taken by both the blues and qld, naturally. Bennett was still rabbitohs coach in 2020 fyi

[@thewayback7]

Is James Maloney back in Australia yet? Give it to someone fresh.

[@scottwarren2981]

The one and only WB!!

[@Alekosdw]

Braith you should jump in You took origin jerseys off Freddy an Barrett , hill , gower among others

[@Kyrie501]

Braith and Gordy trying their best to keep a straight face. 😂😂😂

[@niteshchand8263]

Best news ever.....

[@big-jay2749]

Thanks freddy ❤❤ I nominate cleary

[@trevormika]

As a QLD fan, please let Ricky Stuart be the next coach 🤣

[@craigrobinson4953]

It's a pity Wayne Bennett is busy with his Dolphins team. He would be a good coach for NSW.

[@garrywallah4966]

400k to coach 3 games and albeit not very well??? That's crazy.

[@ajm82]

So the New South Wales board and Freddy's team could not come to an agreement ...so how is that quitting? It's a business. It's about money, money! Money first passion 2nd especially these days. Technically he wasn't under contract since it ended after this year's series

[@amritpalsingh3494]

Need a passionate coach like Ricky Stuart.

[@TA-wg9oi]

No one could stand any more whinging if it doesn't go his way!

[@shanewilson199]

@@TA-wg9oigives good value in the press conference.

[@gerardroll6468]

@@shanewilson199… With Sticky involved, any press conference is guaranteed entertainment, especially when he starts going off 😂😂😂

[@user-lz2vw4ly5r]

He put some pride back into the raiders jeresy have to give him credit he also likes a strawberry latte

[@rh21992]

Last time Ricky was blues coach he left after dropping a bunch of veterans and went to coach full time at Parra only to leave again for Canberra

[@JustTheTipNRLPodcast]

Ricky back as NSW Coach would be chaos and beautiful

[@geeselectronictv1852]

Joey should put his hand up for the headcoach role,, his the next of kin.

[@jeremygziji9186]

Nsw coach is Ivan Cleary

[@Alakazam551]

Like he said himself in different words - lose a couple series people call for you head. He stood strong in himself, beliefs, solid reasons - if they're not going to show/put full confidence in him when they offer him the job then yeah i totally get why he stepped away. Also look at all the other high profile assistants / coaching staff that left with him? They showed more confidence/respect in him than NSW. You can't blame him for QLD playing amazing and NSW players not making the most of opportunities. (i don't blame the players either , it happens in every sport just deal with it and look forward) My opinion - You can't succeed without failing and failing isn't necessarily bad. If you can learn important lessons, can reflect, grow and show you've learned from failure - i would almost call it success in a way ;) Also GO NSW WOOP WOOP!

[@slave_eagle]

The players need to put some integrity into the NSW coaching department 🤦‍♂️

[@Youser57]

I think they had the right idea of a non NRL club coach. Plenty of capable candidates doing their coaching ranks, Brett Kimmorley is the first to come to mind since he's keen on coaching, Ennis, would've liked Fitzgibbon but he's now club coach. Farrah in an assistant role. Trent Barrett, Buderus, the Eighth

[@Youser57]

Geoff Toovey

[@kevinwaters5872]

Don’t worry. Channel 9 will interview some ex-players and hire the one Phil recommends. That is how the Blues choose their coaches.

[@Rugbyhead1998]

Give it to Sticky and pay him a mill! We need the real grubbiness and toughness back!

[@marystuddert7158]

Sick to death of Nsw being talked up each year, in my opinion poor choices in picking players in key positions, picking the right players is paramount, wended p We need players, who can run over barb wire, p.ah fo r 80minutes, they get 10k for 80minutes, if it requires blastering off the paint in the change roo or rocket under the arse so be it. The players don't need lots of coaching , the need, loyalty, passion, and no excuses , thereare No prizes for coming second

[@xKFCxKAOSx]

450k? to coach 3 games. that money is probably better spent on grass roots

[@stevenkourouche5564]

Good how about let’s put jarred Hayne as head coach for the blue next year

[@smookie2351]

Freddy told us all he was quitting if they lost this series. They lost and he didn't quit. Now he quits over not getting another two years .. he's a tossbag. Good riddance, can't believe he demanded more money considering his lost 3 of the last 4 series.

[@damienwhyte4723]

They bring up Ricky Stuart and bellyache but Freddy is nsw 2 most successful nsw coach second only two Gus it will be interesting to see who gets the job

[@theodorebandamartin]

trying getting Cleary for a spell?

[@Idkidk55957]

If NSW get Ricky then its another Qld dynasty

[@thewayback7]

Has Rodney Churchill coached? We could get rid of Latrell at the same time.

[@DjDmt]

Cartwright or Toovey

[@Youser57]

Toovey! Would love him in that fold, he knows what it's all about, can't believe he hasn't coached NSW yet, should have had about 5 series under his belt by now

[@Viks231]

Reece Walsh had an incident with a Penrith fan recently let’s see if the media give him shit the way they did with luai after origin😂💀 excited to see the chat around that from these blokes .. ‘Rugby league media platforms’ have been real quiet about the situation 👀

[@geeselectronictv1852]

Remember,,,ponga is the next number6 for Queensland....... food for thought for selectors.

[@ralphomorgan1733]

When Ponga n Walsh combined together in origin season 24, what would be next?

[@AussieEvil88]

Why wouldn't Bellamy be able to do it for the right money? I think he would be great for NSW and he's spoiled for choice as far as player talent goes.

[@petersimpson6110]

With the enormous talent upcoming for QLD, I can see another decade of dominance, the next blues couch will have to be God himself....

[@Grimasaurus]

Probably wise... his record against Billy isn't flash...

[@julianalderson3938]

Yer thing good idea.

[@anthonyc4812]

And the people making the decisions at NSWRL should go also.

[@peterwalker782]

How about if available Madge Maguire ?

[@BigMan.270]

I'd say he would have to give up coaching NZ first. Before they would offer him the job. I reckon he'd be great choice.

[@sisi5444]

450k a year is crazy!

[@jimmartin9704]

Sounds like politics has come to the footy shows sky vs. nine If hynes made that tackle, was turbo really fit, lattrel,/ graham pulling out, list goes on, but at the end of the day, the Queensland players wanted it more than nsw players did

[@user-cb5tl5fu3w]

Agree mate.

[@jlowe818]

Andrew Webster should be the coach seriously.

[@LUAPIGNAR]

Well step up all you origin coaches from FOX SPORTS PANEL..JOHNS/GOULD especially

[@ronaldwhite5670]

You blokes can be observed, it’s obvious…..Tallis, if he can get in…..he quickly gets shut down, the three of ‘em don’t listen to him, just shut him down. His expression suggests he is……not happy

[@geeselectronictv1852]

Joey should put his hand up,

[@shauntaylor9503]

I think Freddy will be missed. But 450k to coach 3 games of league, come on, thats ridiculous. Please anyone but Gus

[@geoffreymcewan6025]

Tim sheen for the blues coach

[@iancocks9408]

Not surprised qld won this year. The team looked a lot stronger on paper with Tom, latrell and Wighton not playing for nsw. Last year they should have won and really stuffed up. Paul green only Got one year the poor fella, sad.

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Bring Joey Johns he could use the pain killer money lol

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Freddy was out of his depth at origin level he got found out by a better coach. His erratic decision making and selections cost him his job