Patrick Cripps became Carlton's second All Australian in as many years after receiving the nod last night.
After a year which also netted a contested possessions record and a second-placed finish in the AFL Coaches Player of the Year award, Cripps was named on-ball among the competition's elite.
Supporters and players alike were quick to praise the 23-year-old: here's the best of the reaction on social media.
Massive year and very well deserved @patrickcripps #AllAustralian
— Sam Docherty (@DochertySam) August 29, 2018
Congratulations to the number one contested possession beast of the @AFL, the first AA of many for @patrickcripps @CarltonFC #AllAustralian https://t.co/duHBQDVYxt
— Adrian Sal (@adriansal) August 29, 2018
Patrick Cripps was named in his first All Australian side last night. (Photo: AFL Media)
— Tom Williamson (@Tom_Willamson8) August 29, 2018
Simply superb.
— NavyBlue_bec (@navyblue_bec) August 29, 2018
Love him.#CrippsisCarlton #boundbyblue https://t.co/wzGlMGbfvc
Cripps. #AllAustralian pic.twitter.com/XaXPiDfTCH
— Spidey (@webspinner7) August 29, 2018
The Carltonians congratulate our superstar PATRICK CRIPPS on his selection in the 2018 AFL ALL AUSTRALIAN TEAM https://t.co/CkEy2w5KaS
— The Carltonians (@TheCarltonians) August 29, 2018
Pumped for Patrick Cripps.
— Dennis Underratedson (@DennisCricket_) August 29, 2018
The kid just shines class, guts, humility and leadership. #AllAustralian
there’s...... there’s something in my eye https://t.co/2QE9n8zOaD
— claire (@cloxic) August 29, 2018
Sorry Pies fans but this guy is one of my favs. Can’t help but marvel at the way he goes about his footy! Congrats Crippa @patrickcripps #AllAustralian pic.twitter.com/DMuhXJIaFy
— Stephanie Chiocci (@Steph_Chiocci) August 29, 2018
Huge achievement in a very tough year and has faith in the club by staying put - this young bloke is the real deal and I reckon he’s my favourite player @CarltonFC since the champion @anthonykouta #43 congrats @patrickcripps
— Jim Wilson (@JimWilsonTV) August 29, 2018
