Height: 201cm
Weight: 85kg
DOB: 26/06/91
Recruited from: Wyndhamvale/Western Jets
Bio: Supremely quick and agile ruckman who can play at both ends of the ground. Strong hands overhead a feature. His 2.96secs for 20m (top 18 per cent) and 23.91secs for 30m repeat sprints (ranked No.1) were outstanding indicators of his athletic ability for a tall. Vic Metro U18 representative in 2009. AIS-AFL Academy graduate.
Matt Burgan's draft rating: 10-35

Watch Jack Fitzpatrick in action

Stats (averages for U18 TAC Cup)
Games	K	H	D	M	G	H/O
7	7	5	13	4	1	2

In his own words
What type of player are you?
Versatile, athletic, tall, key-position player (forward / back / ruck).

Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?
The closest would be either Justin Koschitzke because he is a tall forward who can ruck or Patrick Ryder as he is tall, athletic and can play anywhere.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
Versatility, marking and my physical attributes; height, speed and athleticism.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Kicking, fitness, strength, intensity and to become a better all-round player.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Hawthorn - my grandmother brain-washed me and I also have an older cousin who I idolised who goes for the Hawks. 

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
David Dickson and Alan McConnell because they are coaches I have learned so much from. Alastair Lynch because he proved chronic fatigue could be managed and beaten. My brother Matt because he gives such good and honest feedback.