Dont think many had Cripps that highly and i believe that even if we didnt take lemon we probably wouldnt have taken Cripps, It was a good selection from Carlton that they reached to get him. one of the few good selections from that era.We can only be thankful that the tigers took lennon at 12 in the draft leaving us to take cripps at 13. The reverse of that would be unthinkable!!!
But if Richmond had taken Cripps our midfield would now be just unbeatable
Cotchin,Martin,Cripps,Prestia,Caddy,Edwards,Lambert