Another highlight of the season was the outstanding performance of Carlton's Patrick Cripps, who won the Brownlow Medal with a record 45 votes. This achievement was a standout in a season where individual performances were closely watched, and Cripps' dominance was clear from the start[2].
The season also saw its share of controversies, including the GWS players being sanctioned over a `Wacky Wednesday` event, and dramatic moments such as Adam Simpson's exit as West Coast coach, which drew significant attention[2].
In terms of player news, there were several notable incidents, including an AFL Masters game where former Magpie Jason Cloke was hospitalized after a coward punch incident, and the heroic actions of Jack Buckley in saving Isaac Heeney during a match[2].
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