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Paddy Cross

Patrick Cross is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Paddy Cross
Cross in May 2026
Personal information
Born (2003-02-14) 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 9 (6)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 17, 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

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

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

Cross's grandfather, Ray Cross, played 57 games for the St Kilda Football Club.7

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 17, 2026.8

Legend
  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 9 6 4 45 28 73 18 26 0.7 0.4 5.0 3.1 8.1 2.0 2.9
Career 9 6 4 45 28 73 18 26 0.7 0.4 5.0 3.1 8.1 2.0 2.9 0
References

References

  1. Schwarze, Justin. "Cross realises AFL dream as Demons pick up Casey product". dandenong.starcommunity.com.au. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  2. "Paddy Cross". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  3. "Huge congratulations to our very own Paddy Cross". facebook.com. Nar Nar Goon Football Club. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  4. "Paddy Cross". vfl.aflmstats.com. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  5. "Demons sign Casey forward following May's retirement". afl.com.au. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  6. "Debut confirmed | Patrick Cross to run out against the Blues". melbournefc.com.au. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  7. Ralphsmith, Jonty. "Cross answers Dees Mayday call: The story behind an incredible rise". zerohanger.com. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  8. "Paddy Cross". AFL Tables. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
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