'Harshly judged': Blues back resurgent skipper
Carlton defender Nic Newman backed captain Patrick Cripps on Monday, saying he faced unfair criticism earlier this season. Cripps has led the Blues to a seven-match winning streak, bringing the team back into finals contention. Carlton, now 8-8, prepares for a crucial match against third-placed Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday night.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 05:23 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 05:30 UTC
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