THIS WEEK we are joined by the newest Irish Blue, Erone Fitzpatrick.
No stranger to elite competition, Ron is still buzzing from her Round 1 debut.
She goes in-depth about her family, her “depends on what mood I’m in” coffee order and we even learn to speak Irish.
A story of hard work, life-changing decisions and a very supportive Nanna.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts to the second episode of Yeah, Good Chat season two.
0:22 - First off, a guide on how to pronounce Erone (Ron or Ronnie is fine).
0:55 - A brief recap on Ron’s debut game
1:38 - “They weren’t replying to my messages”...Erone’s parents made the trip from Ireland for her debut!
2:23 - “Nanna is my number 1 supporter”.
3:05 - Erone’s entire family got up at 4:00am to watch her debut at her aunt’s house... even if they don’t fully understand Aussie Rules just yet.
4:38 - Icebreaker question: What’s your go-to coffee order?
6:05 - Ron shocks Goodie with her thoughts on 7/11 coffee
7:00 - Erone gives us a rundown on life back home in Ireland.
8:04 - “Why is it different I’m just saying hello?” Erone tries to teach Goodie some Gaelic (the language, not the sport).
9:25 - Erone started playing Gaelic Football at five-years old and made “Team Of The League” at age 17.
13:25 - “Once you’ve made county, you’ve made it”. Once Erone reached the top, AFLW was the next logical step.
14:05 - There’s more Irish talent in VFLW/AFLW than you’d think, which makes Erone feel a little closer to home.
14:55 - Sight-seeing Melbourne and finding her feet in Melbourne.
16:25 - Erone recalls her first live AFL match experience and getting the chance to watch a game from the coach's box.
17:40 - The atmosphere of AFL games at the MCG is very different to the stadiums in Ireland.
18:48 - Goodie and Ron recall Round 1 and the exciting atmosphere the crowd brought.
20:15 - The aftermath of the first win and not expecting the traditional Gatorade shower.
21:00 - Erone needs to brush up on the words to the Club song (and so does Goodie apparently!)
22:30 - What did Erone’s parents think of the game?
23:10 - Erone expects more younger Gaelic players to make the jump to AFL with the lack of opportunities to play professionally.
24:44 - Erone recalls meeting the two new Irish lads for the Blues and speaking Irish slang with them... yeah sound.
25:38 - Goodie and Erone chat about what they both learned from the weekend and what changes need to be made in Round 2.
26:58 - The AFLW side are reaping the rewards of training during the day and “learning from the lads”.
27:56 - Erone has enforced a no footy chat policy at home, with a positive outcome.
28:55 - Ronnie and Goodie have noticed the buzz around the club and can’t wait to attend their first AFL finals game to support the Club on Friday night.
