Amazing similarities as Freddy Fittler Jr runs and side steps just like famous footballing father

Brad Fittler owns the most iconic left-foot step in rugby league — his son’s right-foot step is even better. Watch Zach Fittler’s incredible solo try here.

NSW coach Brad Fittler is plotting to take down Queensland for a third successive season — and it may not be long before another Fittler is ready to terrorise the Maroons.

The Daily Telegraph has secured video footage of Fittler’s son, Zach, scoring a brilliant solo try by displaying the same power, speed and side step as his famous dad.

Playing in a junior representative game for the Sydney Roosters against North Sydney a month ago at Henson Park, Zach takes the ball at first receiver and cuts through the Bears defence with two massive right foot side steps which would have made Brad proud.

Zach even walks like Fittler.

And what makes it even more eerie is Zach was wearing the No. 13 Roosters jumper — worn so often by Brad.

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NRL champion Brad Fittler is thrilled with the efforts and attitude of his son Zach.

While still living with his family on Sydney’s northern beaches, Zach attends school in the eastern suburbs and is emerging through the Roosters junior system.

Zach represented NSW in the Australian Schoolboy titles in Adelaide last year.

Despite being just 14-years-old, Zach is already as tall of Brad, who stands 186 cm (6ft 1 in). Some even say Zach is even more laid back than the chilled Fittler.

Young Sydney Roosters player Zach Fittler in action against Norths.

While preparing to topple Queensland in Wednesday night’s decider at Suncorp Stadium, Fittler took time to praise the efforts and attitude of Zach.

“I just love watching him, it’s great,” Fittler said. “Obviously there are challenges being a parent that has had a career in footy. I try to stay out of it as much as possible.

Proud dad Brad with son Zach. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

“He will get his own desire if it’s there. You’d have to ask him (if he looks up to his dad). I don’t know if he does what I say.”

Asked could he see himself in Zach, Fittler said: “Without a doubt. The side step, absolutely. It’s amazing. I don’t know how that snuck through the genes. It’s bizarre.

“You try to figure what comes through the genes, it’s hilarious. Zach can walk his own path. If a young bloke has ability, and they want to do it, then they will find a way to get it done.

“He hasn’t played anywhere near as much as I did as a young kid.

“His mum (Marie) plays a big part, getting him around. It’s a big commitment from parents these days. They do a lot of travelling. He has a very committed mum.”

Fittler also offered special support for sporting daughter, Demi.

“She used to play netball but plays touch now. I love watching the kids play sport, it’s unreal,” Fittler said.

“I’m totally enthralled watching both kids play sport, whether it’s ‘netty’ or touch footy. Both kids are very active, they get into it. It’s a good way to grow up, when they’re in teams.”

There would be no doubt NRL recruitment managers will be already monitoring young Fittler.

Zach has played rugby league for the Mona Vale Raiders — the junior club of manly stars Jake and Tom Trbojevic — and also tried rugby union. 

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