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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
‘Step up and dig in': Skipper's urgent ask
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says he's about to find out who among his teammates will 'step up and dig in' amid a horror on-field run that moved one former player to suggest the Blues could consider trading the skipper. A day after Carlton president Rob Priestley committed to keeping coach Michael Voss in the chair until the end of the season, Cripps said his job included trying to block the 'external' noise that is growing louder by the day in the wake of last week's horror loss to Port Adelaide. Former Hawthorn premiership star Jordan Lewis floated the idea that Cripps, as well as star forward Charlie Curnow, could provide the Blues value on the trade market. Cripps conceded times were indeed dark at the moment but in a new vodcast said staying positive, and creating 'energy', was as much as he could do in order to keep the wheels turning. 'The thing I really try to focus on as well with the other leaders is making sure we're all on the same page but also trying to keep the energy high … as much as you can, you've got to try and block the external out and it can be loud,' Cripps told the new vodcast On The Inside. Patrick Cripps and Tom Mitchell are part of the On The Inside vodcast. Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos Credit: Supplied 'Like for the moment, for us, it's really loud on the outside, so (it's about) how you can keep eyes in and really control and live the standards but also create the energy.' Crisis is not new to Carlton, or Cripps, who has watched two coaches be sacked since 2019 before Voss was installed, taking the Blues all the way to the preliminary final in 2023 and an elimination final in 2024. But the wheels have fallen off this season, and things don't get easier with a clash against ladder leaders Collingwood on Friday night followed by a match against reigning premiers Brisbane. With the walls closing in, Cripps said now was the time he would find out a lot of about himself as a leader and his teammates' capacity to come through it all. 'You find out a lot about yourself, I reckon, (in) these times, not only as a player but as a leader, but also (about) guys around you, the ones that really want to step up and dig in versus, like I said before, the ones that want to step away,' he said in the sit-down with fellow Brownlow medallists Tom Mitchell and Lachie Neale. 'But I feel like we've got the right group of people at the club to really band together and stick together. 'And we've got your (Mitchell's) mob this week, mate, so it's always a big clash, big rivalry, which usually brings out the best in both sides.' Carlton has slumped to 11th on the ladder with a 6-9 win-loss record.
CBC
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Inside a grand Georgian home filled with charming original details and chic modern updates
Kotn co-founder Mackenzie Yeates is bringing new life to her space with art, personal touches and big plans When Mackenzie Yeates first went to see her Georgian house in Toronto's Lawrence Park neighbourhood, its details drew her in. She appreciated the original mouldings, windows and plaster rosettes, and felt the impressive entryway and winding staircase were like something out of a movie. Still, there were changes that Yeates made within months. She wanted to replace the terracotta tiles in the foyer and had handmade concrete tiles with a limestone look laid down. She and her family took on basement and kitchen improvements themselves. Downstairs, they painted and installed carpet to create an attractive yet sturdy space her kids could own, while upstairs, they brightened the backsplash and cabinets of the back-of-house kitchen. But the grandest of Yeates's plans is yet to come to fruition: she intends to move the kitchen to the formal dining area, a large room off the stately entryway with a fireplace to boot. It seems just right for a home where the principal bedroom flaunts a chandelier, another fireplace and alabaster sconces that emit a moonlight-like glow. I think not being precious with things — allowing counters to get stained, and furniture and floors to get scuffed up a little — is what makes a place feel warm, inviting and authentic. Image | On The Inside - ep102 5 (CBC Life) Open Image in New Tab Image | On The Inside - ep102 6 Caption: One large area comprises the living room and dining room, allowing for family and guests to gather en masse and move freely. (CBC Life) Open Image in New Tab It's also a place where memories with friends and family are created regularly — her parents live just two blocks away — and where cherished art is displayed. A few standouts include timeless pieces by her father and family friend Jeffrey Harrison, and a wall-sized, decidedly modern photo by Sarah Blais (created to promote Kotn, the Canadian clothing and textiles brand that Yeates co-founded). Image | On The Inside - ep102 8 Caption: Yeates enjoys working in the sunroom. Extending off the dining room, the space is also where the family naturally gathers after meals. (CBC Life) Open Image in New Tab Watch this episode of On the Inside to see how Yeates has brought her vision to life thus far. And read on for more about her decor inspiration and approach. Mackenzie Yeates on home decor and design (As told to CBC Life. These answers have been edited and condensed.) Image | On The Inside - ep102 9 Caption: Yeates in her living room, seated near a wall-sized photo from a Kotn photo shoot. (CBC Life) Open Image in New Tab I would describe my home design style as classic, warm and a little bit European. I make this esthetic my own by displaying artwork and other items that have a lot of personal meaning to me. I love natural materials, and my splurges will always be wood furniture, marble and trees. I then like to mix in some modern pieces, like my dining table and chairs that are more mid-century, or provocative photography. I'm constantly clocking inspiration everywhere I go… Image | On The Inside - ep102 10 Caption: A large armoire in the entryway sits in between two distinctly designed doorways. The arched doorway leads to the dining room, and was designed to mimic an arched passageway in the upstairs hallway. (CBC Life) Open Image in New Tab The layout of my home is one of its most interesting features. Its rambling design creates distinct zones, each with its own potential for a unique mood and design style. The openness of the front entry and the upstairs landing adds a sense of tranquility, acting as peaceful "white space" within the overall flow of the house. As a Georgian Revival home, its decorative elements are more understated compared to the ornate details of, say, Victorian architecture. This simplification makes it easier to strike a balance between honouring its historical character and maintaining a contemporary esthetic. I've always been someone who relies very heavily on my intuition. I'm constantly clocking inspiration everywhere I go and storing it in my brain to be pulled out at random times. With this being my own home, it's been a very gut-focused process, choosing things I truly love but also things that will be comfortable and easy to live with. I think not being precious with things — allowing counters to get stained, and furniture and floors to get scuffed up a little — is what makes a place feel warm, inviting and authentic.
