One of the few veterans remaining on West Coast’s list, the indefatigable half-forward showed no signs of slowing down in 2025, delivering another exception campaign in arguably the toughest position in football. Cripps played his 250th game for the Eagles in round 18 against Port Adelaide, becoming just the 12th player in club history to do so. While his 311 goals rank him sixth on the club’s all time list. Quietly consistent throughout his career, the 33yearold has never chased recognition, yet his tireless work ethic, humility and unwavering team-first mindset have made him one of the club’s most respected figures. At a glance: Junior club: Northampton (WA). Debut: Round 6, 2011 (St Kilda), Round 1, 2013 (West Coast). Recruited from: East Fremantle (WA), Brownlow votes: 12.
