Brissie Kid
Bencher
Knew it wouldn't take long. Picking a NRL player that retired 10 years ago. This sort of thing will rob the 9s of credibility. Not that anyone should be surprised. NRL clubs and coaches will sabotage anything that is not about winning a NRL game. Well done Rorters.
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/roosters-legend-brad-fittler-to-come-out-of-retirement-to-play-in-auckland-nines-20140102-307n5.html
Roosters legend Brad Fittler is coming out of retirement to play for the club in next month's Auckland Nines.
The former NSW and Australian skipper confirmed on Thursday he would be dusting off his boots to play in the inaugural pre-season tournament to be held at Eden Park on February 15 and 16.
Fittler's last professional game of footy was the Roosters' loss to the Bulldogs in the 2004 grand final.
He was approached by Roosters powerbrokers late last year, and has been doing some intensive training to be fit for the tournament.
He has pulled on the boots twice since retiring: for NSW in a charity match and for the Classic Wallabies in the World Rugby Classic in Bermuda in November 2012.