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As Bradman Best went implicit for his 2nd effort connected debut, footage captured the emotive absorption from manager Brad Fittler successful the box, with Panthers manager Ivan Cleary notably smiling successful the background.

The two-time NRL premiership victor was a peculiar impermanent of Fittler, having walked up to the container astatine the commencement of the game, dressed successful a Blues tracksuit.

One of the champion coaches successful the game, Cleary's proposal to Fittler could good person provided the catalyst for the 24-10 victory, with the Blues manager explaining the elemental crushed down wherefore helium was there.

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"I conscionable asked him if he'd travel and beryllium successful the box," Fittler said successful the post-match property conference.

"I'm impressed with him, the mode helium handles games and I thought helium mightiness beryllium capable to assistance tonight."

While Fittler wasn't consenting to divulge the specifics of his conversations with Cleary, helium explained determination was plentifulness of dialogue. 

"I asked him a batch of questions … helium came up with immoderate beauteous bully answers," helium said.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported a NSWRL authoritative said Cleary "has nary authoritative role".

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NSW's crippled 3 triumph would person gone a agelong mode to helping Fittler gain a declaration hold with the NSWRL, contempt losing his 2nd consecutive bid successful a row.

The manager admitted it would've helped erstwhile asked astir his future.

"At the extremity of the day, it whitethorn person had a bearing connected what the committee whitethorn deliberation due to the fact that they'll determine who is going to beryllium the manager going forward," helium said.

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"I'm gathering they'll talk to maine astir however I consciousness and if I've got the vigor and if I privation to bash it truthful them playing good contiguous and winning astir most apt (bodes well). The consequences of being bushed by 30 would beryllium different."

While affirmative astir the result, Fittler wasn't definitive connected whether helium wants to proceed connected with the role. 

"We'll hold and see. I'm inactive present for a mates of months truthful we'll hold and see," helium said. 

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