The decision comes less than a week after he pitched to retain the role for 2024.
In a statement, NSWRL Chairman Paul Conlon said the board offered Fittler the job for 2024, however he declined.Credit:“Freddy was a legend as a player and returned to coach the team at a time when his state needed him.
“He enjoyed immediate success and his series win in 2021, which included record scorelines in Townsville and Brisbane, will go down in NSW Blues history. “He also contributed through other programs including his Hogs motorcycle rides in regional NSW which played a big part in uniting the state.Fittler said he thoroughly enjoyed his time coaching the NSW team.Fittler coached 18 State of Origin matches for the Blues and ended as the second most capped NSW coach of all-time behind Phil Gould .
NSWRL said they will immediately begin the search for a new coach with Raiders boss Ricky Stuart and Storm mentor Craig Bellamy set to come under consideration. Fittler’s exit comes on the same day Billy Slater signed a three-year contract extension to remain in charge of Queensland’s Origin side.
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