In 1983, Fitzpatrick became the world's first female cricketing commentator on television, when she joined the Nine Network cricket commentating team, a gamble by Channel Nine to add a more female approach to the game and attract a larger audience.
In 1983, Fitzpatrick became the world's first female cricket commentator on television, marking a significant shift in broadcasting with Channel Nine's initiative to incorporate a more feminine perspective into the game and broaden its audience.