COULD Patrick Cripps claim the 2022 Brownlow Medal?

AFL.com.au's Riley Beveridge looks at every game from the Carlton captain, analysing where he could get maximum return, likely to poll or not feature in the 3-2-1 on the AFL's night of nights.

Round 1: A stellar start to the season in a rousing victory over Richmond, finishing with 30 disposals, eight clearances and three goals. A lock for maximum votes.
Round 2: Continued his rampant start to the year in another win over the Western Bulldogs, this time racking up 35 disposals, 11 clearances and two goals.
Round 3: Could make it nine votes from nine against Hawthorn, having picked up 31 disposals, 11 tackles and a goal. Sam Docherty could be a threat with 33 touches.
Round 6: Returned from injury and dominated against Fremantle, despite a loss. Had 32 disposals and kicked three goals, though Andrew Brayshaw was great for the victors.
Round 7: Should be in line for more votes, having collected 35 disposals, 10 clearances and a goal in a big win over North Melbourne. Sam Walsh was also strong.
Round 8: Hot start to the season continued in a win over Adelaide. Finished with 35 disposals, 10 clearances and two goals. Charlie Curnow kicked six, though.
Round 20: Starred with 41 disposals and 12 clearances, but they came in a loss to Adelaide. Brodie Smith had 37 touches and Ben Keays kicked three goals.
Round 23: Dragged his side into the game against Collingwood, finishing with 35 disposals and 12 clearances. Could he get maximum votes, despite the close loss?

Round 9: Collected 26 disposals and seven clearances against Greater Western Sydney, but Sam Walsh had 31 touches and two goals and was a clear best on ground.
Round 13: Should get some votes in a win over Essendon, having picked up 28 disposals, eight clearances and a goal. Sam Docherty had 33 touches and perhaps shaded him.
Round 14: An outside chance to poll votes in a loss to Richmond after finishing with 34 disposals. Dion Prestia was best on ground with 33 disposals and 13 clearances.
Round 16: Was his side's best, despite a loss to St Kilda. Had 31 disposals, but Jack Sinclair won 37 and was the most influential player on the ground. Might sneak a vote.
Round 17: A chance to pick up a vote after having 24 disposals, 10 clearances and a goal against West Coast. Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay kicked 10 goals between them.
Round 19: Should get votes against Greater Western Sydney after collecting 34 disposals and a goal. Adam Saad was electric and Charlie Curnow kicked four goals.

Round 4: Substituted out of a loss to Gold Coast with a hamstring injury. Won't poll.
Round 5: Missed the side's victory over Port Adelaide due to his hamstring issue.
Round 10: Held quiet, despite the side's big win over Sydney. Had just 19 touches and a goal, with Charlie Curnow kicking six and Sam Walsh winning 34 disposals.
Round 11: Would be unlikely to poll against Collingwood, despite 25 disposals and a goal. Jordan De Goey broke the game open, while Sam Walsh won 35 touches.
Round 12: Bye.
Round 15: Had just 22 touches, despite a thrilling win over Fremantle. Will be behind Sam Walsh's 40 disposals and Charlie Curnow's four goals in the race for votes.
Round 18: Won't poll in a loss to Geelong, finishing with just 17 disposals and a goal. Mark Blicavs and Jeremy Cameron were among the best for the winners.
Round 21: Had a quiet start against Brisbane and finished with just 24 touches. Lachie Neale picked up 32 disposals, while Zac Bailey kicked four goals.
Round 22: Finished with 26 disposals in a heartbreaking loss to Melbourne. Would make him unlikely to poll. Angus Brayshaw and Steven May were among the best.

Brownlow Predictor: 26 votes (=4th)