Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says he’s “pretty confident” teammate Charlie Curnow will remain at the Blues despite talk around his future.

Curnow signalled his intention to explore his options ahead of next season at a recent exit meeting, with the club – at this stage – determined to hold him to his contract.

Speaking on 3AW Football at the Brownlow, Cripps said his “really good mate” was a unique talent and was determined to be there “as a mate for him”.

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“I’m pretty confident (he’ll stay),” he told Eddie Summerfield and Shane McInnes.

“I’m a pretty good mate of Charles’…it’s obviously been a tough year for him.”