"Denis William Fitzgerald", Member of the Order of Australia/AM, is an Australian former rugby league footballer and former Chief Executive Officer of the Parramatta Eels.

As a player, Fitzgerald played mainly as a Rugby league positions#Prop forward/prop but was atypically tall and lean for his position. Though a strong scrummager and a tireless defender Fitzgerald preferred to run wide where he could be a dangerous attacking force. Remarkably he was Parramatta's leading pointscorer in 1974 from nine tries alone - proof of their weakness in goalkicking. Fitzgerald's great uncles were Australian Rugby League players Bill Farnsworth & Viv Farnsworth.

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We've got a contract with him and I believe in contracts.

The announcement has been made now to end the ongoing speculation in regard to the coaching position next year.

We have a contract with Brian Smith, Newcastle has a contract with Michael Hagan, we want Brian here for the year. That's what the players want. They're keen to have a great year for themselves firstly, and secondly for Brian Smith.