Carlton Supporters Club

Can't believe I'm hearing all this anti-Cripps noise. Unfortunately, I have absolutely no inside knowledge about;
1. How his body is
2. What he thinks about anyone

So, I'm willing to give the champ the benefit of the doubt after a couple of lean years based on his output which includes ;
Leigh Matthews Trophy: 2019
2× All-Australian team: 2018, 2019
3× John Nicholls Medal: 2015, 2018, 2019
I think he deserves it

I'm a bit slow on the uptake, but I understand exactly why Pickering took aim at Cripps, even if the comments weren't all that heavy.

I don't mind pointing out that they are all very much team players.

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Thats the thing, there is no right or wrong. Its an opinion.
If you disagree with any of it, be my guest.
So far, the only 'pro' to keeping him is what he has done in the past.
Nobody questions any of my 'cons'.

I think Cripps was either undermining or at odds with Teague, and may have provided a lot of negative feedback in the review. Just my thoughts, with (as is usual on a footy forum) not much facts to back it up.

Looks like an EGM is going to happen. Papers have gone in.

Well, if just an opinion then why are you asking me to look at the 8 points you made and tell you where you were wrong? For that matter why should anyone question any of your 'cons', given it's just an opinion? My thoughts are just that and I don't need validation or invalidation.

Can't believe I'm hearing all this anti-Cripps noise. Unfortunately, I have absolutely no inside knowledge about;
1. How his body is
2. What he thinks about anyone

So, I'm willing to give the champ the benefit of the doubt after a couple of lean years based on his output which includes ;
Leigh Matthews Trophy: 2019
2× All-Australian team: 2018, 2019
3× John Nicholls Medal: 2015, 2018, 2019
I think he deserves it

At the same age, here is someone else stats....
1x AFLPA Best first year player
1x AFLCA Champion player of the year:
1× All-Australian team:
1× John Nicholls Medal:
1x International rules player
Captain

8 years later and another 135 games added and only 1x B+F and 1xAA was added to that list....and everyone would agree his career was downhill from there.

That player.....Marc Murphy.
Which player was better? First half of career Murphy or 2nd half?
Given Cripps is a much more inside player with more injuries and a shorter career expected....why would you expect him to be better in the 2nd half of his career?

Which player was better? First half of career Murphy or 2nd half?
Given Cripps is a much more inside player with more injuries and a shorter career expected....why would you expect him to be better in the 2nd half of his career?

And did we protect Murph or did we let his body become banged up too? So rather than put proper help around Cripps, we’re going to send him off?

Like DT, Cripps needs support! Let’s put that in place and see how he goes.