The Parramatta Eels are rumoured to be in pursuit of NSW Blues coach Brad ‘Freddy’ Fittler, should they ditch current coach Brad Arthur.

Freddy told Mark Levy a phone call from Sydney Morning Herald reporter Michael Chammas “was the first I’d heard of it”, but wouldn’t rule out the suggestion.

“It’s where I started my career as a kid.

“I’ve got to say, if I was going to go back to NRL coaching, Parramatta would be a great club.

However, “what I do at the moment I love; I love coaching NSW … and also with Channel 9 I love being involved in rugby league.

“I’m going kicking and screaming from my roles at the moment, let me tell you.”

Press PLAY below to hear Freddy’s reaction in full