Paddy Cross

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 8 (6)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 14, 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 14, 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 8 6 1 40 27 67 17 22 0.8 0.1 5.0 3.4 8.4 2.1 2.8
Career 8 6 1 40 27 67 17 22 0.8 0.1 5.0 3.4 8.4 2.1 2.8 0

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 14 June 2026.
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