Paddy Cross
| Paddy Cross | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Cross in May 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 14 February 2003 | ||
| Original teams |
Beaconsfield Football Club (OEFNL) Gippsland Power (Talent League) Nar Nar Goon Football Club (WGFNC) North Melbourne (VFL) Casey Demons (VFL) | ||
| Draft | 2026 pre-season supplemental selection period | ||
| Debut | Round 3, 2026, Melbourne vs. Carlton, at the MCG | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Melbourne | ||
| Number | 41 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | Melbourne | 10 (6) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 20, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Patrick Cross (born 14 February 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Pre-AFL career
[edit]Cross played junior football for the Beaconsfield Football Club.[1] He represented the Gippsland Power in the Talent League.[2] Cross also played for the Nar Nar Goon Football Club in the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition.[3]
In 2022, Cross played one game in the VFL for North Melbourne, before joining the Casey Demons in 2023.[4]
AFL career
[edit]Cross joined the Melbourne Football Club during the 2026 pre-season supplemental selection period.[5] He made his debut in round 3 of the 2026 AFL season.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Cross's grandfather, Ray Cross, played 57 games for the St Kilda Football Club.[7]
Statistics
[edit]Updated to the end of round 20, 2026.[8]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2026 | Melbourne | 41 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 49 | 33 | 82 | 22 | 29 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 2.9 | |
| Career | 10 | 6 | 4 | 49 | 33 | 82 | 22 | 29 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 0 | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ Schwarze, Justin. "Cross realises AFL dream as Demons pick up Casey product". dandenong.starcommunity.com.au. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Paddy Cross". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Huge congratulations to our very own Paddy Cross". facebook.com. Nar Nar Goon Football Club. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Paddy Cross". vfl.aflmstats.com. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Demons sign Casey forward following May's retirement". afl.com.au. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Debut confirmed | Patrick Cross to run out against the Blues". melbournefc.com.au. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ↑ Ralphsmith, Jonty. "Cross answers Dees Mayday call: The story behind an incredible rise". zerohanger.com. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Paddy Cross". AFL Tables. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
External links
[edit]
- Paddy Cross's profile on the official website of the Melbourne Football Club
- Paddy Cross's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Paddy Cross at AustralianFootball.com
