Roosters legend Brad Fittler to come out of retirement to play in Auckland Nines League News Sydney Roosters Favourite son: Roosters legend Brad Fittler is pulling on the boots again. Photo: Tim Clayton Sydney Roosters great Brad Fittler expects to get hammered by today's NRL stars when he comes out of retirement to play in next month's Auckland Nines. The former NSW and Australian skipper confirmed on Thursday he would be dusting off his boots to play in the inaugural pre-season tournament to be held at Eden Park on February 15 and 16. Brad Fittler in action in 2002. Photo: Simon Alekna Fittler's last professional game was the Roosters' loss to the Bulldogs in the 2004 grand final. He was approached by Roosters powerbrokers late last year, and has been in intensive training to be fit for the tournament. Fittler, 42 in February, is one of the Roosters' favourite sons and led them to the 2002 title win over the Warriors. "I expect to get hammered," Fittler said. I've been training with my 10-year-old, Demi. I've got a lot of work to do. Asked where he intends to play for last year's premiers, the Channel Nine sideline eye said: "As close to the wing as possible, without catching any high balls."