'Quiet tip' revealed as NSW Blues deny rumours of a new Brad Fittler coaching contract
The New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) has denied reports Brad Fittler has been offered a new coaching contract.
A number of media outlets on Thursday suggested a new one-year deal was essentially finalised, but Nine's Danny Weidler says that isn't the case.
"Blues say board has had no discussions re Brad Fittler's future," Weidler tweeted.
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"He will present to them (on) August 25. After that it will be some time before a decision is made.
NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler speaks to Nathan Cleary. Getty
"Having said that, a (one) year contract is the quiet tip."
Weidler says he does not know whether Fittler wishes to continue coaching or not.
By losing the 2023 State of Origin series 2-1 to Queensland, Fittler put his future at the mercy of the NSWRL board, failing to trigger an extension.
Fittler won three of his first four series in charge, but has lost both the last two since the Maroons appointed Billy Slater as coach.
Following the series loss last month, Nine's Danika Mason asked Fittler on television if he planned to continue.
"It's just about getting the best person," he replied.
"Let's worry about that first and then we will sort of talk about that and take it from there."
Then, when asked if he still had "fire in his belly" to coach the Blues, he responded, "we will see".
Slater is also yet to commit his future to the Maroons for next year.
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