Patrick Cripps announces second child is due in December

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps and his wife, Monique, announced they are expecting their second child in December. The couple shared the news during an interview on the Brownlow Medal red carpet.

Cripps noted that the family plans to have a low-key off-season, spending time in Melbourne from November onwards before visiting family in Perth. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Koda, in early 2024.