Brad Fittler's reign as Sydney Roosters coach is in jeopardy after police found the former Test captain heavily intoxicated and half naked trying to gain access to the wrong hotel room in Townsville.
The latest drama to engulf the NRL could well be the final straw for Brad Fittler, who was already under pressure to keep his job following the Roosters' abysmal start to the season.
Roosters chief executive Steve Noyce was due to arrive in Townsville just after midday for crisis talks with Fittler ahead of Saturday night's NRL clash with North Queensland at Dairy farmers Stadium, a Roosters spokesperson confirmed.
According to local media reports, a female occupant phoned police after finding Fittler banging on the door to her Holiday Inn room about 3am on Friday morning.
When police arrived, Fittler was still outside the woman's room wearing only a pair of shorts.
It is believed Fittler had mistaken the room for his own due to his drunken state.
"A female occupant staying at the Holiday Inn reported a man who was unknown to her was trying to get into her room," Townsville Police communications coordinator Sergeant Dave Finlay told the Townsville Bulletin.
"She stated to police that she didn't know who he was and she slammed the door on him.
"The police were contacted and a crew was sent to investigate.
"The man was found outside the female occupant's room extremely intoxicated.
"He was escorted to his room, which was located on a different floor."
The Roosters confirmed Fittler had been moved on by police, but said precise details of the incident would be determined following Noyce's meeting with Fittler, Townsville police and Holiday Inn management.
Earlier this year, Fittler was part of the committee who banned Roosters star Willie Mason and Nate Myles for one match after they both admitted to having a few drinks on a day non-prescribed by the NRL club.
The club has since relaxed its rules regarding the intake of alcohol, which limited its consumption to just the day after games.
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