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Following Brad Fittler's announcement that he was stepping down as NSW State of Origin coach, Craig Bellamy and Ricky Stuart have emerged as the leading contenders to replace him.

Fittler had made his case to extend his contract, but ultimately withdrew himself from contention after the board offered only a one-year extension and a significant pay cut.

Matty Johns, a former Newcastle Knights player, believes that the NSW coach should not be required to be independent of an NRL team.

He argues that a full-time NRL coach like Bellamy or Stuart would be well-suited for the position given the current circumstances.

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The Canberra Times

Glenn Lazarus knows how hard a three-peat is better than most.

He won back-to-back premierships with both the Canberra Raiders and the Brisbane Broncos.

And the man known affectionately as "The Brick With Eyes" was part of the last team to have the chance to turn three consecutive grand finals into a hat-trick of premierships - the 1991 Raiders.

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The Canberra Times

Ricky Stuart's name is set to enter the conversation as the NSW Blues hunt for a new State of Origin coach - but there are fears balancing the job with Canberra's premiership dream would be too demanding.

NSW coach Brad Fittler has walked away from his post on Thursday, just days after pitching for a contract extension.

Stuart has immediately been floated as a potential target for Blues supremos, but the Canberra Raiders coach would need to balance the job with his club duties given he is contracted until 2025.

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