Fittler goes the blind side on Dogs queries

AS a player, Brad Fittler had better footwork than Fred Astaire.

As a coach, he’s just as good. Fittler has used his famous side step to answer questions pointed directly at him having any interest in taking over Canterbury in the wake of Trent Barrett’s sacking.

Interviewed on SEN radio to help promote Penrith legend’s Royce Simmons 300km walk for dementia awareness, the successful NSW State of Origin coach was asked by close mate and Blues adviser Greg Alexander: “Are you a chance to coach the Bulldogs in 2023?”

“I’ll be coaching the Blues in a couple of weeks ... I think I’ll stick to the Blues,’’ Fittler replied.

Realising Fittler had failed to answer the question specifically about coaching the Dogs in 2023, host Andrew Voss interjected with a follow-up question: “Is there any chance you will be coaching an NRL side next year?”

“Vossy, I’ve got one job at the moment and that’s to walk with Royce and the next one is to coach the Blues in a couple of weeks,’’ Fittler said.

The response led to listeners commenting that Fittler was leaving the door ajar.