Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is receiving fresh plaudits for his "class and dignity" ahead of his latest AFL milestone. Cripps, widely acknowledged as among the best players of his generation, will become the 13th Carlton player to reach the milestone. "He has resembled so much hope for this football club for a long period of time," Blues caretaker coach Josh Fraser said. Blues great Patrick Cripps shows off his 2024 Brownlow medal. Carlton's interim coach Josh Fraser says captain Cripps deserves every plaudit.