One of the few veterans remaining on West Coast’s list, the indefatigable half-forward showed no signs of slowing down in 2024, delivering another exception campaign in arguably the toughest position in football. Cripps was one of just five Eagles to play every game and enjoyed his best season in front of goals since 2019, kicking 27 goals and as many behinds to be a major threat alongside breakout forward Jake Waterman, earning him a sixth-placed finish in the John Worsfold Medal. Is closing in on 250 games for the Eagles and still leads from the front with his workrate and professionalism. Needs just five majors to reach 300 goals in blue and gold, joining Josh Kennedy, Jack Darling, Peter Sumich, Mark LeCras and Phil Matera in the decorated club.
At a glance: Junior club: Northampton (WA). Debut: Round 6, 2011 (St Kilda), Round 1, 2013 (West Coast). Recruited from: East Fremantle (WA), Brownlow votes: 12.
