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A 2013 U18 All-Australian, Cripps was one of Western Australia’s better performers in this year's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. The third cousin of West Coast's Jamie, he averaged 19 disposals in the Championships – many of which were contested. At 190cm and 90kg, the one-touch player is among the most highly regarded stoppage players in the draft. Cripps was among his state's most influential players in the final round of the Championships against SA, winning 21 possessions and nine clearances. His ability to work his way through traffic caught the eye.

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