Patterson's raw speed and attacking instinct put him inside the standout top five of his draft. The Suns Academy product averaged 430 metres gained and 19.8 disposals for the Allies on the way to a half-back berth in the under-18 All-Australian side, and used the ball at 84.4 per cent efficiency across four VFL outings for the Gold Coast Suns. He has played 5 AFL games and kicked 3 goals.