Gold Coast’s 2022 first round pick says idolising Patrick Cripps won’t stop him doing a job on the Carlton skipper this weekend.
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Ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Blues at Heritage Bank Stadium, Humphrey revealed the “pinch myself” moment from round 14 when he stood side-by-side with the Brownlow Medalist and finally realised he had made it.
“I was the biggest Patty Cripps fan growing up,” the 18-year-old said.
“When we played Carlton I lined up on him and he pushed me around a bit, so that opened my eyes definitely.
Bailey Humphrey has made an immediate impact at the Suns since his debut in round 4. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)
“It’s definitely the more games I play the easier it gets, but it’s…