 Transferred to Sydney in 1921 with his employment, Fitzmaurice played that seasons in the local competition and captained New South Wales against Victoria and Tasmania.He rejoined Essendon in 1922 and later formed part of their very successful 1923 and 1924 premiership teams.In the famous Essendon "mosquito fleet" (so called because of the half dozen players 168 cm or under) Fitzmaurice was the tallest member of the side at 189 cm.