Patrick Cripps was born to his parents, mother Cath Cripps and father Brad Cripps in Perth, Western Australia. Her family has always supported and encouraged her children through every stage of life.
Chris Mainwaring and Jamie Cripps are two other members of his family who played AFL football. Cripps’ parents were thrilled and proud of their son when he received the Brownlow Medal in 2022, and he cherished the moment with his family.
Patrick Cripps’ brother, Josh Cripps, signed with Blues
The brother of Carlton co-captain Patrick and an East Fremantle striker named Josh Cripps will train at Ikon Park in hopes of making the Blues’ AFL roster for 2022.
Cripps, who has quickly established himself as a powerful key forward/ruck option out of Western Australia, was one of the top prospects to go undrafted in last week’s domestic and rookie draft.
The 19-year-old managed to impress scouts during his 12-game stint with the Sharks in 2021 after recovering from an ACL injury suffered the previous season, averaging 15.7 eliminations and 4, 2 points per game in addition to 16 goals for the season.
Patrick’s cousin, Jamie Cripps, is an Australian footballer
Jamie Cripps is an Australian Football League player for the West Coast Eagles. He plays Australian rules football (AFL).
He played youth football for East Fremantle Football Club in the Western Australian Football League, making his senior debut in 2009 before playing six more games in 2010.
Cripps was selected by AFL side St Kilda with the 24th overall pick in the 2010 AFL Draft.
