He said this had made the transition to his new role easier .
Even while at the Roosters , FitzGerald worked closely with the Rebels on developing a pathway for the region 's under - age footballers to progress to its VFL team .
FitzGerald said this had made the transition to FitzGerald 's new role easier .
Even while at the Roosters , FitzGerald worked closely with the Rebels on developing a pathway for the region 's under - age footballers to progress to its VFL team .