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2026 AFL National Draft
Gabriel Patterson: 2026 AFL Draft profile
Flashy Forward Spark
2026 NATIONAL DRAFTTop 30 · EDITORIAL RANGESA
- Position
- Forward
- Listed height
- 184 cm
- Club / region
- Glenelg (SANFL U18 / SA)
- Projected range
- Top 30 (editorial)
Gabriel Patterson scouting report
Gabriel Patterson is a high-octane, "flashy" forward who electrifies the SANFL with his blistering leg speed and elite goal sense. Standing 184cm, the Glenelg product is a dual-threat nightmare; he possesses a remarkable vertical leap to out-mark defenders in the air but is equally dangerous when the ball hits the deck. A natural game-changer, Patterson thrives on scoreboard impact and defensive pressure
AFL player comparison
Bobby Hill/Izak Rankine
A stylistic comparison from the scouting database, not a prediction of career output.
More from the scouting notes
Patterson mirrors Hill’s "excitement machine" profile, using blinding acceleration and a deceptive aerial presence to turn half-chances into highlight-reel goals while maintaining intense forward-half pressure.
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