Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps has opened on the how the team used the “harsh lessons” of last year to build upon, which has led them to win their first final in 10 years.

Cripps couldn’t contain his excitement while talking to 3AW Football, especially for himself playing in his first final!

“We just have an identity, it’s that physical brand, if a team’s going to beat us, they’ve got to beat us in the contest,” Cripps said.

Press PLAY to hear the Carlton skipper speak after the Blues’ big finals win!

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