Fitzpatrick

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Will be a bigger cult hero than Spang if he ever plays
 
Just seems a really decent bloke; damn if that ain't half the battle. If he can (& he will) benefit from our coaching and fitness staff, & playing in the best team, I expect he will provide at least admirable depth (in a variety of positions). High hopes!
 

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24 goals from 22 games for the Dees is pretty good when you consider the ball doesnt spend a lot of time in the Dees forward line and delivery would be a lot more rushed when it it does go there.

Obviously 22 games is a small sample so stats can be distorted.
 
Big A said:
Im really intrigued by the suggestion he could end up playing chb for us. Mind-bogglingly monstrous bonus if this was even in the sphere of eventuating. I will roll around like a pig in mud and rub my stomach and clap my hands like a monkey if he became our permanent chb from round 5 onwards
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Noted;)
 
I love that he grew up as a Hawks fan - imagine how stoked he'd have been when he got recruited. Seems like a pretty humble guy - would be a fantastic story if he came good with the Hawks.
 
Thaihawk said:
Have a feeling Big Fitz is going to surprise a few on here.
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Agree. You can't judge him on how good he was at Melbourne. That's unfair. everyone plays at least 10% worse at Melbourne than they would at another club. Fitz could of being suffering harshly. Reckon he was playing at least 25% worse than his potential. Could be good if given the right coaching etc.
 
I was talking to a Dees supporter recently who said that Fitzpatrick whilst appearing a bit unco, was in fact actually very quick. I might add he was not a great fan of Fitz, he did say he was the sort of guy who may be a late developer. Obviously most talls are often late developers and many never develop.
If he has a bit of pace it may explain why he was played as a KPD at VFL level.
Personally I suspect he is just depth but hope springs eternal.
 
daniel23 said:
Let's all be realistic the hawthorn football club are not miracle workers , if Fitzpatrick is playing we have a long list of injuries
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Why even sign him then? I think he'll be playing before a looooong list of injuries occur. I don't expect him to be as good as Frawley or David Hale.

Btw. Hawthorn may not be miracle workers(we are already premiership workers) but a man named 'Çyril Rioli' is. You never know what a Wizard like Cyzza could do to enhance the powers of Fitz.
 
Mitchell5 said:
Why even sign him then? I think he'll be playing before a looooong list of injuries occur. I don't expect him to be as good as Frawley or David Hale.

Btw. Hawthorn may not be miracle workers(we are already premiership workers) but a man named 'Çyril Rioli' is. You never know what a Wizard like Cyzza could do to enhance the powers of Fitz.
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Maybe but he was delisted by Melbourne yes they may not be the best at developing talent but he has had plenty of chances. As a depth point of view I actually like, but him being a regular in the 22 surely not
 
daniel23 said:
Maybe but he was delisted by Melbourne yes they may not be the best at developing talent but he has had plenty of chances. As a depth point of view I actually like, but him being a regular in the 22 surely not
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He he improves to become a regular 22 spot then no problem. He is good depth but i don't think he is that bad. might turn out to be decent for us.
 
daniel23 said:
Let's all be realistic the hawthorn football club are not miracle workers , if Fitzpatrick is playing we have a long list of injuries
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Can't understand posts like this. I have seen him play a few Melbourne games, and, although he appeared awkward, I was impressed by his endevour, aggression, and determination. He also took some good contested grabs. I suspect our club saw the same potential as I did.
 
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