Rugby league coach and former player Brad Fittler says retiring Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds should not be granted a farewell game. The comments come amid debate around how Reynolds’ final appearance should be handled.
Fittler’s stance is described as blunt across multiple outlets, with him arguing Reynolds is not entitled to a send-off match. Several reports also include a related view that it would have been “embarrassing” for Reynolds to take the field with an injury while playing for Brisbane, suggesting the situation should be handled in a way that avoids involving him when unfit.
Across the sources, the common focus is Fittler’s criticism of the idea of a farewell game and his concern about the optics of Reynolds playing while injured. The articles do not present alternate positions from other figures within the provided excerpts, instead centring on Fittler’s assessment of what would be appropriate for a retiring captain.
