PYRAMID Hill coach Nathan Fitzpatrick is looking forward to six weeks in Europe next year after stepping down following the Bulldogs’ straight-sets finals exit.
In his four years as senior coach his side made two grand finals, a preliminary final and a first semi-final but was unable to snare an elusive premiership.
After 75 fruitless years, Pyramid Hill’s wait goes on.
Fitzpatrick said he was proud of his team’s achievements, but only “in a sense”.
“We’re here for one reason, to win a flag, and we haven’t done that.”
Fitzpatrick is determined to coach again but first wants to take a year off.
“I’ve made some friendships that will last a lifetime and met some quality people,” he said of his time at Mitchell Park.