'He's actually getting better': Brad Fittler declares James Tedesco's still worthy of Origin recall

Former NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler believes James Tedesco still has the ability to play Origin after an inspired performance against the Rabbitohs.

Tedesco scored the final try for the Roosters and his reaction said it all as he celebrated jubiliantly in front of the home fans.

The fullback hasn't played Origin since game one in 2024 when he was dropped for Dylan Edwards whose form for Penrith was too much to refuse.

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During Fittler's time as coach, the calls for Edwards to be picked grew louder and louder as Penrith's reign continued but the Roosters legend was always loyal to his skipper.

When Michael Maguire took over in 2024 the tide turned with Edwards preferred under him and Laurie Daley last year.

However, after the 2025 series loss, selection will be a big talking point for the Blues.

On Nine's Sunday Footy Show, Millie Boyle asked Fittler whether Tedesco still could play Origin and his answer was emphatic.

"Easy," he replied.

"He's going so good. They only got Dylan Edwards in because Dylan Edwards was going better. Teddy hasn't changed and actually Teddy's quite amazing, he's actually getting better because he's learning to play with other players."

This season Tedesco has a new half to play with in Daly Cherry-Evans while last year he played an increase playmaking role with Sam Walker injured and young half Hugo Savala steering the ship.

Fittler declared he'd pick Tedesco for Origin if he was coach.

"I'd pick Teddy because when I was coaching it was Teddy ... either way you've got an effort player, there's plenty of quality around them," he said.

"I think they're doing all right at fullback, the Blues."