Former Sydney Roosters captain Brad Fittler has indicated he will come out of retirement to play for his old club in the Auckland Nines.
News Corp Australia reported on Thursday that Fittler was poised to make a comeback with the Roosters at the NRL’s new pre-season tournament.
Fittler later acknowledged on Twitter the speculation was correct.
“Pumped about given the opportunity to play again for the roosters. Demi has been keeping me fairly fit. #icebath,” the rugby league great posted.
The deal is yet to be rubber stamped by the NRL.
“We’ll be investigating the proposal with the NRL when they reopen on Monday,” Roosters chief operating officer Brian Canavan told News Corp.
Fittler will be 42 when the two-day tournament starts in New Zealand on February 15.
He played the last of his 336 first-grade games in 2004, then coached the Roosters from 2007-2009.
Misto
Guest
Its being held in early February which is trial period - that's why the RL gave away the pre-season competition because no-one would sponsor trial matches...prize money is ridiculous for this and promises of the best players on show will be sorely tested...
Sports Prophet
Roar Pro
this is an absolute travesty. This is a great concept with big bucks for the winners. Why clubs would not send their best squad is beyond me. The 9s tournament is a great way to increase the brand and profile of the NRL and its clubs. Why diminish it by making it a celebrity match?
Arnold Kerwanty
Guest
As Wayne Bennett said last week, "Doesn't matter who you run at him, he is going to struggle". Fittler will get smashed.
Barney
Guest
Learn what? Being old and slow?
a
Guest
fitter returning very funny it like pigs will fly
Maximus
Guest
I'm still guessing its a publicity stunt to take away the shine from the Ashes as it was announced Thursday arvo on the eve of the Fifth test
supercat
Guest
Looking forward to it. Easts's youngsters will learn lots from playing alongside a great
robdowney
Roar Rookie
please dont freddy
Maximus
Guest
Yes the Auckland public must be excited by a seniors tournament...Is Channel Nine doing the coverage or Fox
jonesy
Guest
agreed. It's gonna be like a 'legends of league' game. Will the king and sterlo arrive by chopper?
turbodewd
Guest
This reduces the credibility of this gimmick event even more. I still cant believe its going to be 7-point tries and 3 point conversions. And whats up with each team, every player, being fully mic'd up. This farce gets worse by the minute. It wont last 3 years. Reminds me of the one-off gimmick of State of Origin in LA in 1987 - high farce!