Patrick Cripps

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. After establishing himself as a top inside midfielder in 2015, Patrick Cripps was runner-up in the 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. Recruited by the Carlton Football Club with the No.

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.

He demonstrated continued commitment to the club by re-signing with Carlton until 2027. Cripps continued his exceptional career into 2024, celebrating his 200th AFL Game. He secured his second Brownlow Medal with a record-breaking 45 votes, marking the highest number ever recorded in the three-votes system. Also in 2024, he won his fifth John Nicholls Medal, equaling the club record for this prestigious award, and was named Vice Captain of the All-Australian team, further cementing his status as a dominant and pivotal figure in Australian Rules Football.