4 September 2026
Patrick Cripps 'hurting' as Carlton captain puts brave face on after Geelong elimination final loss
Patrick Cripps said he was hurting and put a brave face on in a raw interview after Carlton were crushed by Geelong in an elimination final. The club captain’s visible emotion came after the heavy defeat, with Cripps attempting to front up for his teammates despite clearly being affected by the result. The reaction was captured in post-match coverage reported by 7NEWS Sport. Cripps’ response will be a focal point for the Blues as they process the loss and its immediate impact on the playing group and supporters.
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Carlton’s playing group and supporters will need to manage the emotional fallout after the elimination final defeat, with the captain’s visible hurt likely shaping team morale in the short term.
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