"And the Crows are learning of a third club - one based in Melbourne rather than AFL premier Sydney - that has joined Queensland-based clubs Gold Coast and Brisbane in seeking the 25-year-old giant."

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...... Let's hope Tip has a bit of Mitch Clark syndrome when it comes to his homesickness cure

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/adelaide-expects-an-answer-from-kurt-tippett/story-fn69a32t-1226485940102

I could get behind this.

Pick 4 is overs.

Pick 13 and a half decent player may be more suitable. Maybe Martin.

Or pick 4 and pick 45 for Tippet and their first rounder

Edited October 1, 201212 yr by olisik

There are a lot of similarities between Tippett and Martin. Obviously Tippett is much better, but with their basketball backgrounds they have similar traits in how they move I feel.

We'd have the $ but not much more to attract him with.

Gee its a serious forward line with Clark and Tippett up there.

I reckon we are doing the rounds...missed out on Lynch, now after Tippett.

We probably have options 3 and 4 as well, probably being Gumbleton and Butcher.

Interesting the hearld sun has reported a offer from a major based Melbourne club. Thoughts on who??

Us to force GC's hand on pick 2 (i am not even sure if i am joking)

One thing is for sure though- if Tippet came here it would be only for money.

Everyone cool with the decision to bring in a mercenary and the ramifications that may have on our efforts to rebuild culture?

I don't want a Scully type on the list. Been down that road. Ended up crashing at the Lie rd, daddy likes cream puffs rd intersection.

One thing is for sure though- if Tippet came here it would be only for money.

Everyone cool with the decision to bring in a mercenary and the ramifications that may have on our efforts to rebuild culture?

Yes. We weren't getting Clark for $300k and a free tour of the MCC Long Room. It didn't take him long to invest himself in the place though.

We're going to have to pony up if we want a star like Tippett.

One thing is for sure though- if Tippet came here it would be only for money.

Everyone cool with the decision to bring in a mercenary and the ramifications that may have on our efforts to rebuild culture?

I don't want a Scully type on the list. Been down that road. Ended up crashing at the Lie rd, daddy likes cream puffs rd intersection.

But I'd LOVE another Mitch Clark on our list...

Confirmed (albeit via facebook) that Tip is definitely leaving Adelaide, and has told them so.

Looking for another source now...

One thing is for sure though- if Tippet came here it would be only for money.

Everyone cool with the decision to bring in a mercenary and the ramifications that may have on our efforts to rebuild culture?

I don't want a Scully type on the list. Been down that road. Ended up crashing at the Lie rd, daddy likes cream puffs rd intersection.

Any mature recruit we get will a have a sense of the mercs about them. Even if it is only a perception.

Look at Clark - we know how invested he is in the place, but the perception remains that he is at the club for coin and do you think I give a flying fruitcake?

Bet your arse I don't.

The Crows say they have been told there is a "wildcard'' offer to Tippett beyond those of Gold Coast and Brisbane.

But they say this is not from the Swans but a major Melbourne-based club.

Are we a major Melbourne-based club??

Are we a major Melbourne-based club??

Technically we are the ONLY "Melbourne" based club, so yes.

Technically we are the ONLY "Melbourne" based club, so yes.

Ha ha. Awesome! Looks like he's ours then.

One thing is for sure though- if Tippet came here it would be only for money.

Everyone cool with the decision to bring in a mercenary and the ramifications that may have on our efforts to rebuild culture?

I don't want a Scully type on the list. Been down that road. Ended up crashing at the Lie rd, daddy likes cream puffs rd intersection.

Is Mitch Clark also a mercenary who has detracted from our club's culture?

Barret just revealed Carlton- he aint coming near the carpark of Gosch's people

If I ws a bettting man then Id be putting money on that Visy-scum

If GC have to give up pick 2 because of this = Win

If Kurt Tippet comes to us = Win

Can't really see too much downside of this...that being said I'm still not convinved it's definitely us with the offer

FB has it that Carlton is the major club; may have to trade Gibbs back to SA.

Is Mitch Clark also a mercenary who has detracted from our club's culture?

He was also attracted here by the role we were offering him- full forward. That is enough for me.

Unless there is another reason other than money for a guy in Kurt's position (in a club pushing for a flag) I think if there are other options you should go for them.

And I was pushing for Cloke. Think I have to re-assess my posiotion on that.

Also- if GC are interested and we steal him off them, you can betyourarse that GC will bid on Viney.

Lock it in FattyMcChins!

FB has it that Carlton is the major club; may have to trade Gibbs back to SA.

About the only way they could make room in the salary cap as well, although they could offer him a job with Visy.

Also- if GC are interested and we steal him off them, you can betyourarse that GC will bid on Viney.

Lock it in FattyMcChins!

Only we won't be able to "steal" him until after f/s bidding next monday.

keep in mind Carlton are after a primary forward first up...thats Tippet.. Lynch isnt a #1 forward.

Carlton wanted Cloke... Tippet will do them fine.