Meet our Round Twelve Men’s Rising Star Nominee, Declan Fitzpatrick, Sydney University
Player Profile:
Name: Declan Fitzpatrick
Nickname: Deccy
AFL Sydney Club: Sydney University
Junior Club: Glebe Greyhounds
Position: Forward/ Inside Mid
What is one thing that we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club?
One of the toughest and most competitive players at the club.
What role do you play for the club(s) both on and off the field?
Deccy’s only in his second year with Sydney Uni but has made a considerable impact in that time, winning the U19s best and fairest in a premiership season last year before earning a spot with the Swans Academy this season and being selected for the NSW/ACT Rams side against South Australia in May. His ability to adapt his game and excel at each level is remarkable, along with his tenacity and fearlessness.
Reason for nomination this round:
Declan had another outstanding performance in Round 12, earning himself a spot in Sydney Uni’s bests in the win over South West. He showed composure and patience well beyond his years, and was outstanding in his contest work and defensive intent.
Coach quote on Performance:
Deccy’s contest work and defensive intent were outstanding on Saturday. He showed considerable composure and patience in finding space and time to make tidy and effective decisions with the ball, and control dangerous exits and stymie opposition ball movement with his tackling and quick hands. Deccy was justly named in the bests by the coaching staff for the fifth time in his first six games.
