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Australia Patrick Cripps is a highly decorated Australian Rules Footballer for the Carlton Football Club, known for his dominant presence in the midfield and his leadership as captain. With multiple Brownlow Medals and All-Australian selections, he continues to be a pivotal figure in the sport.
Patrick Cripps fronted the media for the signing of Ampol as a major partner of the Carlton Football Club.
Hyundai, partners of both Carlton and the Brisbane Lions, had both sides running out with their respective member names on the back of their jerseys as part of the 'Back our 'Baggers' campaign, which Cripps helped launch.
Cripps participated in an 'epic Hot Wheels session' as part of the brand's partnership with the AFL Players' Association.
As part of a broader partnership with AFL.com.au and Gatorade, Cripps is involved in creating content for AFL social channels.
Nike is listed as one of Patrick Cripps' primary partners alongside Hyundai, AIA Insurance, and Coles.
AIA Insurance is listed as one of Patrick Cripps' primary partners alongside Hyundai, Nike, and Coles.
Coles is listed as one of Patrick Cripps' primary partners alongside Hyundai, Nike, and AIA Insurance.
Patrick Cripps is a part owner of Pure Guard Pro, a device that aims to assist in athlete recovery.
Patrick Cripps showcased the connections between AFL and Australian Wool, known as 'The Fibre of Football', visiting the Vintage Football Jumper Company in collaboration with Australian Wool Innovation.
Patrick Cripps was named an official 2021 Continental Tyres Ambassador.
Patrick Cripps was born on March 18, 1995, in Perth, Western Australia, and later moved to the town of Northampton. His early football career began with the Northampton Rams before he played junior and colts football for the East Fremantle Football Club in the West Australian Football League. He represented Western Australia at the 2013 AFL Under-18 Championships, serving as vice-captain and earning a spot in the All-Australian Team. Cripps was recruited by the Carlton Football Club with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2013 AFL National Draft. He debuted in Round 4, 2014, against Melbourne, but his first season was limited by injuries. He switched to jumper number 9 after the 2014 season.
In his second season, 2015, Cripps established himself as a top inside midfielder, ranking 8th in the league for contested possessions and 11th for clearances. He was runner-up in the 2015 AFL Rising Star award and won his first John Nicholls Medal as Carlton’s best and fairest, becoming the second-youngest player to receive this honor. In 2016, Cripps led the AFL in clearances per game and ranked second in contested possessions, solidifying his role as a premier midfielder. After recovering from a back injury in 2017, he continued to perform strongly, averaging 24.9 disposals and 6.7 clearances before a broken leg ended his season early.
Cripps was named joint vice-captain of Carlton in 2018. That year, he earned his second John Nicholls Medal, All-Australian honors, and finished second in voting for the Leigh Matthews Trophy. He set a league record for contested possessions in a single season with 388. In October 2018, Cripps was named co-captain of Carlton, a role he held until 2021 before becoming the sole captain in 2022. He won the Leigh Matthews Trophy in 2019 for his outstanding performance, averaging 8.5 clearances, 17 contested possessions, and 6.2 tackles per game. In 2022, Cripps won his first Brownlow Medal, and in 2024, he secured his second Brownlow Medal with a record-breaking 45 votes, the most ever in the three-votes system. He also won his fifth John Nicholls Medal in 2024, equaling the club record. Off the field, Cripps re-signed with Carlton until 2027 and welcomed his daughter, Koda, with wife Monique in 2024.
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