Joel Patfull
Brisbane and GWS
AFL career
220 games26 goals
- Debut
- R8 2006 v PAD21 May 2006
- Most recent
- PF 2016 v WBD24 Sept 2016
Stats
2016 | GWS | 22 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 10.2 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 46 | 48 |
2015 | GWS | 16 | 6.3 | 5.5 | 11.8 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 50 | 57 |
2014 | BRL | 21 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 14.5 | 5.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 60 | 70 |
2013 | BRL | 22 | 8.1 | 5.8 | 13.9 | 5.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 60 | 75 |
2012 | BRL | 22 | 6.7 | 5.1 | 11.8 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 51 | 64 |
2011 | BRL | 18 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 9.1 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 38 | 48 |
2010 | BRL | 21 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 10.6 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 50 | 57 |
2009 | BRL | 20 | 6.6 | 6.4 | 13.0 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 53 | 72 |
2008 | BRL | 22 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 10.8 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 45 | 62 |
2007 | BRL | 21 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 9.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 46 | 60 |
2006 | BRL | 15 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 40 | - |
WBD | SPS | PF | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0.0 | 29 | 40 |
SYD | ANZ | EF | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 45 | 63 |
NTH | ES | R23 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 52 | 46 |
FRE | SPS | R22 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 65 | 53 |
WCE | SPS | R21 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.0 | 64 | 68 |
GCS | MS | R20 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 68 | 73 |
RCH | MO | R19 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 62 | 62 |
PAD | AO | R18 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 49 | 65 |
BRL | Gabba | R17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.0 | 40 | 39 |
COL | SPS | R16 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 60 | 50 |
CAR | SPS | R14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 18 | 36 |
ESS | ES | R13 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 52 | 44 |
SYD | SPS | R12 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 35 | 41 |
GEE | SS | R11 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 40 | 29 |
ADE | AO | R10 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 23 | 25 |
WBD | SPS | R9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 32 | 29 |
GCS | SPS | R8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 30 | 51 |
FRE | DS | R7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 48 | 59 |
HAW | SPS | R6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 39 | 34 |
STK | ES | R5 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 69 | 43 |
PAD | MO | R4 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 43 | 41 |
SYD | SCG | R3 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 39 | 75 |
Bio
After spending two seasons on Port Adelaide's rookie list without breaking into the senior side, Joel Patfull was thrown a lifeline by the Brisbane Lions with pick 56 in the 2005 National Draft. It proved to be an inspired selection, as Patfull evolved into one of the competition's most disciplined and underrated defenders. Capable of manning opponents of varying sizes, he became the backbone of the Lions' defence during a transitional era for the club. His consistency and reliability were formally recognised when he won back-to-back Merrett-Murray Medals in 2012 and 2013, a testament to his high standing within the four walls at the Gabba despite rarely grabbing headlines externally.
Seeking a fresh challenge near the end of his career, Patfull requested a trade to Greater Western Sydney at the conclusion of the 2014 season. The Giants valued his experience and cool head, recruiting him to provide stability to a talented but raw backline. He played a crucial role in mentoring the club's developing defenders and was a key contributor in the side that reached the Giants' maiden preliminary final in 2016. Patfull retired midway through the 2017 season following recurring injury setbacks, concluding his career as a highly respected figure known for his professionalism and defensive versatility.
Profile
- Born
- 07 Dec 1984 (age 41y 318d)
- Height
- 190 cm
- Weight
- 90 kg
Teams
Honours
- Brisbane B&F(2×) 2012, 2013
- 3rd
- 2014
- Top 10
- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Bio
1 revisionAfter spending two seasons on Port Adelaide's rookie list without breaking into the senior side, Joel Patfull was thrown a lifeline by the Brisbane Lions with pick 56 in the 2005 National Draft. It proved to be an inspired selection, as Patfull evolved into one of the competition's most disciplined and underrated defenders. Capable of manning opponents of varying sizes, he became the backbone of the Lions' defence during a transitional era for the club. His consistency and reliability were formally recognised when he won back-to-back Merrett-Murray Medals in 2012 and 2013, a testament to his high standing within the four walls at the Gabba despite rarely grabbing headlines externally.
Seeking a fresh challenge near the end of his career, Patfull requested a trade to Greater Western Sydney at the conclusion of the 2014 season. The Giants valued his experience and cool head, recruiting him to provide stability to a talented but raw backline. He played a crucial role in mentoring the club's developing defenders and was a key contributor in the side that reached the Giants' maiden preliminary final in 2016. Patfull retired midway through the 2017 season following recurring injury setbacks, concluding his career as a highly respected figure known for his professionalism and defensive versatility.