Karl Stefanovic gives BRUTAL advice to Brownlow Medal winner Patrick Cripps after showing up for a very dusty post-awards interview
- Karl Stefanovic shared advice for 2022 Brownlow Medalist Patrick Cripps
- Cripps admitted to having a few drinks after the awards ceremony on Sunday
- Stefanovic noticed his tired appearance before cheekily digging at the AFL star
Karl Stefanovic has shared some cheeky advice for AFL star Patrick Cripps, who appeared a bit less well during an early morning live TV interview.
The Carlton skipper admitted he used a late night to celebrate his nomination as the 2022 Brownlow Medalist on Sunday night.
A visibly tired Cripps seemed to struggle to keep his eyes open as he spoke about the huge Today Show honor early Monday morning.
Stefanovic couldn’t resist the opportunity to call the dusty-looking Cripps.
Karl Stefanovic has shared some cheeky advice for AFL star Patrick Cripps who looked a little less well off during an early morning live TV interview.
The Carlton skipper admitted he used a late night to celebrate his nomination as the 2022 Brownlow Medalist on Sunday night.
‘I just wanted to say Crippsy, well done my friend. We have followed you very well this year. You had a great year,” Stefanovic said.
“One thing I would advise if you are staying at Crown and going to an awards ceremony that night, just make sure you don’t leave your eyes in the villa when you come down to do the cross. “
Cripps smiled at the board as Stefanovic and co-host Allison Langdon burst out laughing.
“My eyes, once I have two beers, I’m done,” he said. “You can probably say I definitely left my eyes at the counter last night.”
Sportscaster Alex Cullen had moments earlier asked Cripps if he had managed to get much sleep between Sunday night and Monday morning.
“Looking at my eyes, you can’t tell much,” Cripps replied. “I’m crying for some sleep right now.
‘No, you have to. It’s worth it when you win the Brownlow. I have to keep hitting the next few hours and then I’m going to hit the pillow pretty quickly.
The Carlton captain said it was a huge honor to be named the 2022 Brownlow Medalist.
Cripps was almost ineligible for the AFL’s Best and Fairest award, after receiving a two-game ban for an incident that caused Lions utility Callum Ah Chee to concuss at the Gabba at the turn. 21 (pictured, Cripps with partner Monique Fontana)
Cripps was almost ineligible for the AFL’s Best and Fairest award, after receiving a two-game ban for an incident that caused Lions utility Callum Ah Chee to concuss at the Gabba at the turn. 21.
The star midfielder failed to overturn the misconduct suspension in the AFL tribunal but had better luck when he faced the appeals board two days later.
In a marathon hearing that nearly ended on Friday morning, the 27-year-old was released to play in the Blues’ clash against Melbourne.
“I always prepared like I was going to play, no matter the situation,” Cripps said on Sunday.
“Just prepare like you’re going to play and if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen, but if it happens, you go out and play.
I’m a big guy that once you cross that white line, you put yourself out there and you’re ready to play your best.
