US EditionNSW Legend Rules Out Kangaroos Coaching Job, Meninga Replacement Search Continues
- Brad Fittler officially withdrew from the race to become Kangaroos coach on Monday, choosing to focus on his media roles with Channel 9.
- Fittler's decision followed Mal Meninga stepping down earlier this month to coach the Perth Bears, leaving the top coaching job vacant.
- Fittler, a former NSW and Kangaroos captain with two premierships and 38 Kangaroos appearances, cited his media commitments and previous experience juggling roles as reasons.
- He expressed appreciation for being considered for the role but emphasized that his current focus remains on his responsibilities with Channel 9 and the NRL, as he explained in his 2GB interview.
- Following Brad Fittler's withdrawal, Cameron Smith, the celebrated Melbourne Storm captain, along with ex-Broncos mentor Kevin Walters, have emerged as prominent contenders to succeed Mal Meninga as head coach ahead of the 2025 Kangaroo Tour to England.
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Brad Fittler reveals the 'agonising' reason why he opted out of succeeding Mal Meninga as ...
Brad Fittler has admitted he 'agonised' over the decision to pull out of the race to become the next Kangaroos coach. The former New South Wales boss revealed on Monday that he instead wanted to focus on his television commitments, despite being the front-runner to replace Mal Meninga. It comes as Meninga is due to take charge of the new Perth Bears NRL franchise when they enter the league in 2027. However, Fittler has since told the ARL Commiss…
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