Carlton Captain Reflects on Elimination Final Loss to Geelong

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps expressed pride following the team's elimination from the AFL Finals after a loss to Geelong on Friday night. The match took place at the MCG, where over 95,000 spectators witnessed the game.

The Blues, who had a challenging start to the season with a 1-8 record and a coaching change, managed to reach the Wildcard Round under interim coach Josh Fraser. Despite their efforts, they were unable to secure a victory against the Cats.

Cripps acknowledged the disappointment of the loss but emphasized the character of the team and the lessons learned from the experience. He expressed confidence that with a full pre-season under Fraser, the young squad would continue to develop and improve.