Cross blew past his 20 BE with a 72 in R9 — that is 52 above breakeven at just $136.6k. After the R3 injury and a quiet 37 on return in R8, this is the score that confirms he is in Melbourne's plans and capable of generating serious cash. The value score of 0.395 is elite for his price range. Melbourne forward logjam has burned coaches before, but two consecutive games and a 72 this week makes him a buy. Get him in now while the price is still basement.
PLAYERS / PADDY CROSS
Updated 17 May 2026
Paddy Cross
#106/166·Bye Rd 12·⚠ out - Finger/Thumb (2-3 weeks)
FWD
Price $169kBE 25Owned —Bye Rd 12Avg 51.7
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
▲ BUY
Signals2/3 · Partial alignment
Form
StableTrajectory
+$3k/wkConsistency
VariableRecent formSeason avg 52
47▼
72▲
37▼
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (FWD), ±$200k price band
Paddy Cross
FWDLance Collard
FWD—
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Form
R3
36
R8
37
R9
72
R10
47
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Pricing
Price$169k
Price$167k
Breakeven25
Breakeven25
Cash/wk+$3k
Cash/wk+$0k
Decision
Should I trade Paddy Cross?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Intel feed
Recent intel
Community Intel· T3
Paddy Cross (MELB) flagged as an SC downgrade cash generation target. Community asking whether he will keep getting games for Melbourne and if he is viable as a cheap defender. Low-engagement post suggests early interest rather than confirmed consensus.
Role Change· T3
Paddy Cross named in Melbourne extended squad for Round 8. Comments suggest he could come in; community divided on whether he displaces Laurie.
Community Intel· T3
Paddy Cross listed as available and ready to go in Melbourne R6 injury report. Return adds defensive depth.
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