North Adelaide
In 1970 Patterson joined the North Adelaide Football Club as captain/coach with great success, hardening a champion side and leading the Roosters to SANFL premierships in 1971 and 1972. In 1972 he also led North Adelaide to national triumph in the Australian Championship, sealed with a 1 point victory over the Carlton Football Club.
After 1973 he retired as a player after a career of 18 years but remained as North Adelaide's coach until 1977.
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