The Kurt Tippet Thread

[PeterJames 46]

Clarky fromHS twitter.

ClarkyHeraldSun Only a matter of time before Gold Coast snares Crow Kurt Tippett. Suns confidence high.

Type of forward we need, guessing they would have to trade for him, should we have a crack?

[Jack Jack 415]

If GC have a chance at snaring Tippet it's because he's a Gold Coast boy and wants to head back home. I doubt we'd get a look in.

[Mad_Melbourne 877]

if they lose taylor walker aswell, they will be knee deep in poopy

[Sir Why You Little 36,990]

Tippett would be great with a hard arsed coach...He has massive talent, but is lazy right now.

[Jordie_tackles 354]

if they lose taylor walker aswell, they will be knee deep in poopy

Walker has re-signed

as has Mckernan

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/crows-coup-with-walker-mckernan-signings/story-e6frecoc-1226123008435

Tippet is going home, due to him apparently having a get out clause for only a second and third round pick to the club of his choice at the end of next season Crazy i know, Crows will get something decent while they can, from Goldcoast which is where he wants to go,

Maybe some sly business from GC, getting Tippet to put this into his contract, then steal Bock for free, then get tippet the next year......

[Adam The God 30,142]

I'd go after Kurt Tippet.

[Radar Detector 1,347]

Agree. He's no more of a long shot than Clark other than he is in contract and will be morke expensive. He's someone I would happily trade 2 first rounders for.

[Demon Disciple 12,071]

The Lions were thinking that picks 8 & 12 would be enough. If we were serious, i'd throw pick 12 and a compo pick at them.

But there is no chance of landing him. Crows no doubt want the best compo for him, but why would he come to Melbourne when he has stated he wants to go back home. Mitch Clark all over again.

[Cheesy D. Pun 1,762]

The Lions were thinking that picks 8 & 12 would be enough. If we were serious, i'd throw pick 12 and a compo pick at them.

But there is no chance of landing him. Crows no doubt want the best compo for him, but why would he come to Melbourne when he has stated he wants to go back home. Mitch Clark all over again.

I think you're right but still worth enquiring. We certainly rattled Mitch Clark with our offer and sometimes the reason for leaving could be hidden, You're not exactly going to say "Hey coach, can you trade me?, this place is a s@#t hole"

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

I'm sure we have made an offer to him. Seeing as we made Clark an offer. So let's see.

I hope we go hard. Tippet is a gun!

[Return to Glory 8,412]

The trouble is that he can't kick accurately and, as far as I can recall, has never been able to kick accurately. I feel that we are attracted to the idea of a highly performing Tippett rather than the reality. The sum certainly doesn't equal the parts imo.

[Redleg 40,858]

Will be a Lion by Monday.

[Lutz 76]

Is Tippett really worth that much more than Clark?

Or is it only because he is contracted?

[Redleg 40,858]

Is Tippett really worth that much more than Clark?

Or is it only because he is contracted?

Well he is contracted for 1 year. Tippett is the better forward while Clark would probably be the better Ruck and around the ground.

[mrtwister 652]

Is Tippett really worth that much more than Clark?

Or is it only because he is contracted?

Agreed. Not a Tippett fan at all. Was in the basketball system too long and doesn't have the footy nouse that I think Clark has. I'd actually take Clark over Tippett all things equal.

Edited October 16, 2011 by mrtwister

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Another positive out of trading with Brisbane- they now have the ammo to lure Tippet. Why is this good?

Because it keeps him away from GC. GC are going to be a threat to us, so every decent footballer they fail to lure is a positive for us. Will be happy if he ends up at Brisbane, as I don't see them as a threat to our window.

[Adam The God 30,142]

Still wouldn't mind getting Tippet, but we probably need to take two top midfielders next year with our compo picks.