Jump to content

Jack Fitzpatrick

Dinosaur Rover
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

I am not predicitng he will be a superstar (a term overused) but pleasing to see Jack Fitzpatrick (201cm / 85 kg / utility) have a run in the Casey reserves and get some pretty decent plaudits too.

"Jack was a standout - he played really well. He kicked a couple of goals - they came from four goals down with ten minutes to go to win. Jack played a part in that because he kicked a goal himself, and then he went down back when they hit the front by a point and took a big mark. He certainly looks a likely prospect, but we’ll have to be patient at the moment because of all the tall forwards we’ve got. There’s no real rush with him, and if he keeps playing like that, hopefully his opportunity will come."

Yes its only Casey Reserves and I dont fully "understand because of all the tall forwards we’ve got" if you define tall in the modern game as over 194cm (Martin, Watts and who?) - but 201cm players who can play forward or back are pretty nice to have developing.

  • Quote
    •  

    Noises out of the club seem to think that he is ahead of where they expected him to be. Given that we are weak in the 2nd ruck and tall forward areas he will have a chance to make the team if he can show good form at Casey seniors. Moves well for a big guy, let's just hope we don't have to wait until he's 26 before he finds good form.

  • Quote

    ................ He certainly looks a likely prospect, but we’ll have to be patient ...............

    Agree pb, but some people around here will find that concept impossible.

  • Quote
    •  

    I have had a couple of chats with Jack Fitzpatrick, at the AGM, the Family Day and at JO training, because of his Chronic Fatigue history they are very carefully montiroring his training loads etc, easing him back when need be, Alistair Lynch is actually mentoring him whenever he needs it which I think is cool of Lynch.

    Was pleased as punch to be drafted, club are looking at him at steadily putting on muscle and weight again with going backwards, was given a run in the practice games just to have a look and see.

    The VFL ressies is the nice measured start he needs to get a taste

    Spoke to Chris Connolly about him and he loves the way we have drafted in the last couple of years, particularly the rookie and late picks and said if Jack can keep working the way he is, we will have another really good player.

    Edited by satyricon

  • Quote

    In the meantime, he hasn't been selected to play anywhere this weekend after starring in the Casey reserves last week.

    Anybody know why?

    Don't know if he's injured or on a graduated RTW but he was only having goalkicking practice and missed the main training session this morning at the junction.

  • Quote

    Don't know if he's injured or on a graduated RTW but he was only having goalkicking practice and missed the main training session this morning at the junction.

    he was injured now starting to make his way back just like wona

  • Quote

    In the meantime, he hasn't been selected to play anywhere this weekend after starring in the Casey reserves last week.

    Anybody know why?

    KC should be able to tell you.

  • Quote
    •  

    I am not predicitng he will be a superstar (a term overused) but pleasing to see Jack Fitzpatrick (201cm / 85 kg / utility) have a run in the Casey reserves and get some pretty decent plaudits too.

    "Jack was a standout - he played really well. He kicked a couple of goals - they came from four goals down with ten minutes to go to win. Jack played a part in that because he kicked a goal himself, and then he went down back when they hit the front by a point and took a big mark. He certainly looks a likely prospect, but we’ll have to be patient at the moment because of all the tall forwards we’ve got. There’s no real rush with him, and if he keeps playing like that, hopefully his opportunity will come."

    Yes its only Casey Reserves and I dont fully "understand because of all the tall forwards we’ve got" if you define tall in the modern game as over 194cm (Martin, Watts and who?) - but 201cm players who can play forward or back are pretty nice to have developing.

    I was listening to the draft and one of the 'commentators' said he was surprised that JF was yet to be picked up by any club, he was expecting him to be picked up early in the draft... Then MFC picked him up at 50. I think he mentioned he had pretty handy skills.

  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREGAME: St. Kilda

      The Demons come face to face with St. Kilda for the second time this season for their return clash at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Who comes in and who goes out?

      • 15 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Carlton

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Tuesday, 22nd July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees disappointing loss to Carlton at the MCG.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Carlton

      Captain Max Gawn still has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year Award from Christian Petracca, Jake Bowey, Kozzy Pickett & Clayton Oliver. Your votes please; 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

      • 13 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Carlton

      A near full strength Demons were outplayed all night against a Blues outfit that was under the pump and missing at least 9 or 10 of the best players. Time for some hard decisions to be made across the board.

      • 196 replies
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Carlton

      It's Game Day and Clarry's 200th game and for anyone who hates Carlton as much as I do this is our Grand Final. Go Dees.

      • 669 replies
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Carlton

      Good evening, Demon fans and welcome back to the Demonland Podcast ... it’s time to discuss this week’s game against the Blues. Will the Demons celebrate Clayton Oliver’s 200th game with a victory? We have a number of callers waiting on line … Leopold Bloom: Carlton and Melbourne are both out of finals contention with six wins and eleven losses, and are undoubtedly the two most underwhelming and disappointing teams of 2025. Both had high expectations at the start of participating and advancing deep into the finals, but instead, they have consistently underperformed and disappointed themselves and their supporters throughout the year. However, I am inclined to give the Demons the benefit of the doubt, as they have made some progress in addressing their issues after a disastrous start. In contrast, the Blues are struggling across the board and do not appear to be making any notable improvements. They are regressing, and a significant loss is looming on Saturday night. Max Gawn in the ruck will be huge and the Demon midfield have a point to prove after lowering their colours in so many close calls.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
    View All