He began his career with Richmond, before moving to St Kilda for the 2010 season.
AFL career
Pattison played for Richmond from 2005 to 2009. He was delisted by the Tigers on 30 October 2009 and was then selected by the St Kilda Football Club in the national draft, with pick number 64, on 26 November 2009. He was delisted after spending one season and five games with St Kilda.