The Melbourne Football Club congratulates Todd Patterson on his appointment as the inaugural Head of List Management and Strategy AFL & AFLW of the Tasmania Football Club.

Patterson, who has spent over eight years at the Demons, has been a key member of the club’s recruitment and list management team working across both its mens and women’s programs.

Patterson was a driving force behind the club’s AFLW list build, serving as the program’s List Manager since the inception of the AFLW competition. 

He also served as the club’s National Recruiting Officer and Pro Scout, helping shape the AFL list which went on to win the club’s drought breaking 2021 premiership.

Melbourne Football Club Interim CEO David Chippindall recognised Patterson’s impact over his journey at the Demons.

“To see Todd lead the AFLW list build from inception to Premiership success is a credit to his work ethic and football intellect,” Chippindall said.

“He was instrumental in building a squad that has been one of the AFLW’s most consistent and competitive across multiple seasons.

“More broadly he has been a crucial member of our List Management team across the AFL program.

“We wish Todd, his wife Brooke and daughter Harper all the best for this exciting next chapter.”

In departing, Patterson said he was incredibly grateful for his time in the red and blue. 

“Whilst excited for this opportunity it’s with a heavy heart I depart Melbourne. This club has become my home away from home and I’ll always consider myself a Melbourne person,” said Patterson. 

“The opportunities and mentorship I’ve been provided by people like Jason Taylor, Tim Lamb, Kelly O’Donnell, David Chippindall and Mick Stinear, to name a few, has led me to this opportunity and I’ll miss this special club and the people within it.”