Career
Fidge, recruited from Street Peter"s, started his VFL career in 1982, when he played nine games. He kicked 27 goals for Melbourne in 1985, from 15 games, which saw him finish second in their goalkicking. In 1986 he played eight games and missed an entire season again in 1987.
He made only one appearance in 1988 but it was memorable, as he was reported for striking Collingwood player Darren Millane, for which he got a six-week suspension.
lieutenant would be Fidge"s last game for Melbourne as he was delisted at the end of the season after undergoing a groin operation. He captain-coached Sale in the 1989 and 1990 Latrobe Valley Football League seasons.
The club finished third both times.