Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps has reportedly agreed to a contract extension.
The Herald Sun is reporting that Cripps, who is eligible for free agency at season’s end, will re-sign with the Blues for at least the next four years.
An announcement on Cripps’ new deal could be made within the next week once the final few clauses in the contract are finalised.
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The star midfielder has been troubled by a back injury this season with the Blues sitting 3-6 and facing an uphill battle to make the finals.
Cripps, 26, has played 127 games for the Blues since debuting in 2014.
Carlton will now turn their attention towards locking away out of contract key forward Harry McKay.
