Toast Congratulations Patrick Cripps - Winner of the 2015 JNM

[Aphrodite]

How long is he signed up for? If anyone deserved a long term deal its crippa.

Until 2017.

 

[Jeremias]

Phenomenal effort from a phenomenal young footballer.

Well done to Patrick who now has his name etched into the CFC history books at just 20 years of age.

The first of many, I'm sure. Scary to think how many he could win by the time he hangs up the boots.

 

[The Coach]

It is still hard to believe he did not win the Rising Star

I need someone to put together a Zac Pac for me as I cannot believe he came 3rd (sry to all his fans)

 

[mediumsizered]

Fantastic effort by Crippa & his acceptance speech had leader written all over it. He will replace Murphy as skipper in 2-3 years' time.

I also take my hat off to the much maligned Ed Curnow. A Top 5 finish is just reward for one of the hardest workers at the club. I'm so pleased that his efforts were acknowledged by the Match Committee. If there was one thing you could be certain of each week, no matter how bad we were playing, it was that Ed was going to give you 100% effort. His hard running to get to contests or to create an option for his teammates was always a highlight of our games.

 

[DejaBlue]

Is it too late for me to get a new dad ? I know he's 4 years younger than me but.... Please ?

Massive effort, everything I would say has been said.

 

[El Topo]

A pox on you MSR for taking my curnow thunder. Cripps is legendary but ed is almost as crucial imho in setting the benchmark for the new generation of carlton champs.

 

[2006_Eagles]

Well done Crisps, see you in the Ochre soon

But honestly he put together an exceptional season. Even made Old Man Crawford watchable. Just.

 

[fnm_just a man]

A point of interest ... Nicholls was younger by age, but he was in his third season when he first won the B&F (Robert Reynolds Trophy) ..... Not that it's important, just something for consideration.

 

[CarltonFan]

Just want to ask the question... Would any other current captain in the AFL lose their respective BnF to a 2nd year player?

 

[Hussey14]

His manager will be on the phone in the morning asking for another pay rise.

Give it to him!

Hell my work can just pay my wage into his account if it helps.

 

[Ron The Bear]

Youngest b&f winners at Carlton by age at last game:

Age|Player|Year|Gms
\20y37d|Nicholls, John|1959|52
\20y171d|Cripps, Patrick|2015|23
\20y305d|Southby, Geoff|1971|21
\21y214d|James, John|1955|51
\21y346d|Southby, Geoff|1972|46
\22y|Howell, Jack E.|1946|33
\22y176d|McIntyre, Don|1937|30
\22y302d|Buckley, Jim|1982|94
\22y339d|Bradley, Craig|1986|25
\23y93d|Silvagni, Stephen|1990|97

42nd-youngest from all clubs. Recent younger winners are Wingard & J.Cameron, then back to N.Riewoldt and Voss.

Anybody got the full list of the votes from last night?

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

Just want to ask the question... Would any other current captain in the AFL lose their respective BnF to a 2nd year player?

In my opinion Murphy battled through injury in the first half of the year and then stormed home. I guess it depends on the quality of the second year player, in Cripps we have a sublime young talent who has the work ethic and hunger. I look forward to he, Murphy and Gibbs tearing it up next season and many years to come.

 

[thylacine60]

Until 3017.

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

Hmmmm I wonder if Troy Menzel was present last?

Would be VERY interesting if he was.

 

[slashin_velvet]

Just want to ask the question... Would any other current captain in the AFL lose their respective BnF to a 2nd year player?

Take a look at these afl rankings:
http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_player_rankings?year=2015&rt=LA&st=CP
http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_player_rankings?year=2015&rt=LA&st=HB
http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_player_rankings?year=2015&rt=LA&st=CL

I think Cripps season would poll more BnF votes than about half of the captains (particularly given injury issues some of them had - Ablett, Rockliff etc)

 

[rampar]

Absolute star

 

[FRUMPY]

Indictment on this footy club that a player with 3 games experience before this season can win the B&F, but then again we all know how much of a rabble this club is. Good on the kid, one of a few who put in every game. If only players like Yarran/Menzel would do likewise.

Glad to see Bell do well and was hoping he got top 3 as think he deserved something. Murphy unlucky as I feel he was better than cripps for the year. Felt cripps would of got more votes for being young. If he has the same year in 3 years time probably comes 3rd as it will be expected (like murphys performances).

The next step is for these mids (Murphy, Gibbs, Cripps etc) to kick more goals. We don't get enough from them. Tom Bell the only one who we did.

 

[Doro]

Hmmmm I wonder if Troy Menzel was present last?

Would be VERY interesting if he was.

? Not sure I follow..



Well done Crippa, expect leading goal kicker trophy as well next year

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Neese prepare your uterus!

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

? Not sure I follow..



Well done Crippa, expect leading goal kicker trophy as well next year

Because he is banned from the Crown Casino property.

Perhaps they make an exception that he can only remain within the Paladium area?.

 

[Keyza]

It is still hard to believe he did not win the Rising Star

I need someone to put together a Zac Pac for me as I cannot believe he came 3rd (sry to all his fans)

When you look at his stats for the season that rank him amongst the highest in the AFL it is hard to believe he didnt win the Rising Star award. But then look at the judging panel and he was never a chance.

 

[Doro]

Because he is banned from the Crown Casino property.

Perhaps they make an exception that he can only remain within the Paladium area?.

Ahh is he? Too many beers one night I take it? - you had me worried he was taking a Yarran absenteeism.

 

[Keyza]

Hmmmm I wonder if Troy Menzel was present last?

Would be VERY interesting if he was.

He was there, why wouldnt he be?

Edit, just saw your other post. He was there.

 

[LanceRomance]

Because he is banned from the Crown Casino property.

Perhaps they make an exception that he can only remain within the Paladium area?.

Banned by the club or by the cas?

 

[HBF]

Not sure I could love Crippa anymore than I do this morning.
I'm like a proud dad........yeah I know its weird.