Paddy Dooley

Patrick Gabriel Dooley (born 17 May 1997) is an Australian cricketer. He currently plays for the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League. He is a left-arm unorthodox spinner.

Early life Dooley attended Brisbane Grammar School in Brisbane, Queensland. He played Premier grade cricket for Wests In 2020, he was named in the Queensland Cricket club team of the year having helped captain Wests' title-winning 50 over side. He finished with 19 wickets in 10 matches for the Hurricanes, making him the leading spinner in the competition.

On 26 February 2023, Dooley made his List A debut for Queensland

In May 2023, Dooley signed a one-year deal with Tasmania.

In December 2025, Dooley rejoined the Brisbane Heat for the 2025–26 Big Bash League season as a local replacement player for Matthew Kuhnemann.

Personal life Dooley is the son of Jon and Leanne. He has three siblings, brothers Louis and Will, and sister Josie. His sister is also a cricket player in the Women's Big Bash League for the Melbourne Renegades.