http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-25/tippett-tipped?utm_medium=RSShread

Wouldn't mind it. Really hoping we go after a tall defender in the rookie draft. Would prefer a kid we could develop at Casey, but Tippett could be an aim.

Back in my youth (/sigh) my best for the 100m was 11.1, breaking the 11 sec barrier is bloody tough. To do it with minimal weight training is actually very bloody impressive, with an elite training schedule this kid could be anything

The word is we are interested in him, but with three other clubs circling would we use our rookie #2 pick on him? Seems a tad high....would have thought a good prospect left over from the draft would be in line for our first pick.

Would rather a young prospect.

Don't believe in getting 25 year olds (and has been delisted from 2 clubs).

You know what your getting with Tippet - a fringe player. But with a youngster the sky is the limit.

Been delisted by Brisbane and the Gold Coast so I'm not sure why we'd be interested to be honest.

Pretty impressive testing in October helping his cause.....

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-14/tippett-hopes-for-third-chance

SA screening result

Running Vertical Jump
Joel Tippett - 95cm
Tom Gray - 85cm
Byron Sumner - 82cm

Standing Vertical Jump
Joel Tippett - 79cm
Liam Jacka - 68cm
Tom Gray/Baydon Ngalkin - 66cm

20m Sprint
Baydon Ngalkin - 2.902 secs
Robert Young - 2.908 secs
Joel Tippett / Liam Jacka - 2.92 secs

Agility
Robert Young - 7.83 secs
Joel Tippett - 8.00 secs
Jake Pitt - 8.40 secs

30m Repeat Sprints
Liam Jacka - 24.34 secs
Joel Tippett - 25.01 secs
Josh Waldhuter - 25.25 secs

Beep Test
Jake Pitt - 14.11
George Hewett - 14.01
Korey Beard - 13.08

Would rather a young prospect.

Don't believe in getting 25 year olds (and has been delisted from 2 clubs).

You know what your getting with Tippet - a fringe player. But with a youngster the sky is the limit.

We already have Pederson, Byrnes, Jones, Terlich as mature recruits and hopefully none of them will get a game next year; with all due respect to Jones and Terlich. Slipping in another Mature Aged recruit will not do our cause any good, if we are looking to improve; I'm happy with Cross because he's a very good proven footballer who probably has a few years left.

There are ones I would pick before hand but not going to be disappointed if we pick him in case someone goes down

The Tom Gillies of 2014?

If we think he's up to it I can't see any reason why we can't rookie Tippett AND an 18yo KPB prospect like Fort or Spencer etc

We've already got a lot of midfield cannon fodder:

N.Jones, Watts, Toumpas, Viney, Trengove, Tyson, McKenzie, Kent, Blease, Cross, Michie, Vince, Nicholson, Riley, Grimes, Evans, Barry, Tapscott, Howe, Bail, M.Jones, Salem, JKH, Hunt.

We'd still have 2 rookie spots for a State League or 18yo mid, who are probably surplus to requirements anyway.

We already have Pederson, Byrnes, Jones, Terlich as mature recruits and hopefully none of them will get a game next year; with all due respect to Jones and Terlich. Slipping in another Mature Aged recruit will not do our cause any good, if we are looking to improve; I'm happy with Cross because he's a very good proven footballer who probably has a few years left.

bit harsh on terlich and jones

Would rather pick up Templeton or Cavarra.

He would be a justified rookie selection in my opinion. Insurance for Tom Mcdonald in terms of form and injury. We another KPD to play on big power forwards. Tippett impressed in the 2 games I saw him play this year for Wests.

Must get another KPD just in case touch wood something does happen to Chip, Mac or Col. At this stage we only have Dunny and Pedo as back up.

Robb f I dont think the f stands for flower, DT is a very good player. , who says a player can't get better after 25 ted richards has been way better player after 25.

If we were going for someone as insurance for McDonald i would look at Fraser Fort, not Joel Tippett.

Robb f I dont think the f stands for flower, DT is a very good player. , who says a player can't get better after 25 ted richards has been way better player after 25.

No one does, I just don't think DT should be in our best 22 if we are serious about getting better. He just makes too many bad decisions.

We already have Pederson, Byrnes, Jones, Terlich as mature recruits and hopefully none of them will get a game next year; with all due respect to Jones and Terlich. Slipping in another Mature Aged recruit will not do our cause any good, if we are looking to improve; I'm happy with Cross because he's a very good proven footballer who probably has a few years left.

bit harsh on terlich and jones

*Very

Wouldn't be any better than Sellar you'd think.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/joel-tippet

His highlights are impressive. If he isn't taken in the PSD I expect us to go with him at pick 2 in the rookie draft.

His playing style I would probably compare to Ben Reid. Tall athletic who intercepts marks and spoils at the right time. A left footer aswell.

His better then seller, seller could not take a mark to save himself

From the vision, I think Tippett looks pretty good. Safe pair of hands in a contest, but also seems to know when to attempt a mark and when to spoil (usually to the advantage of his own team mates)... also liked his second efforts in what was pretty limited vision.

Pretty impressive testing in October helping his cause..... http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-14/tippett-hopes-for-third-chance SA screening resultRunning Vertical JumpJoel Tippett - 95cmTom Gray - 85cmByron Sumner - 82cmStanding Vertical JumpJoel Tippett - 79cmLiam Jacka - 68cmTom Gray/Baydon Ngalkin - 66cm20m SprintBaydon Ngalkin - 2.902 secsRobert Young - 2.908 secsJoel Tippett / Liam Jacka - 2.92 secsAgilityRobert Young - 7.83 secsJoel Tippett - 8.00 secsJake Pitt - 8.40 secs30m Repeat SprintsLiam Jacka - 24.34 secsJoel Tippett - 25.01 secsJosh Waldhuter - 25.25 secsBeep TestJake Pitt - 14.11George Hewett - 14.01Korey Beard - 13.08

Says zilch about his footballing ability though, doesn't it.

He's been delisted by two clubs.

No.

Says zilch about his footballing ability though, doesn't it.

He's been delisted by two clubs.

No.

You're probably right, however if there is one position on the field where you get away with being more athlete than footballer it would have to be full back. Alistair Nicholson was a good example, and he was one of the better full backs during his time, purely because he was strong, quick and could spoil well. Sean Wight another.

You're probably right, however if there is one position on the field where you get away with being more athlete than footballer it would have to be full back. Alistair Nicholson was a good example, and he was one of the better full backs during his time, purely because he was strong, quick and could spoil well. Sean Wight another.

much as i liked nicho i wouldn't describe him as one of the better full backs of his time