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Combined Kurt Tippett contract negotiation/trade possibility thread

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macca23 said:
If he was, I'd do the trade, although I can't see Brisbane parting with him.

Having said that, Tippett would have to at a minimum draw their first round draft pick which should result in a quality mid-fielder.

IMO premierships are won on the quality of the mid-field, as they can make even an average forward line look good.

If Tippett re-signs, and my gut feeling is that he may do a 1 year deal with us - 2 years as a maximum, then we just can't play the 3 talls in the forward line.

When Tippett was out, we played with 2 talls up forward, and at times when Jenkins or Jacobs went off for a rest, with only 1 tall up forward.

That forced our players to lift their eyes as they approached our forward line and use the ball well by picking out one of the forwards as they spread.

We did that to some degree in the 1st quarter when we played well.

But in the last 3 quarters it was generally bomb away looking for Tippett or Jenkins rather than using the shorter options who were free.

Just on Tippett, if you're 202 cms tall then if you attempt to mark the ball in front of your eyes with your arms extended, it should be physically impossible for a defender to spoil the mark.

I know he was rusty last night, and will improve on that, but for god's sake, someone in Crow-land please show him the correct way to mark a footy and he just might be worth $700k per year!!
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Agree.
I think that is Kurts biggest downfall. He too often runs under the ball resulting in a missed mark. His timing and positioning is very poor.
Another thing that irks me is that he is easily pushed out of position by defenders. I would have thought a bloke his size and strength would be able to at least hold his ground, this is linked to my first point.
 

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Phil Harper said:
Given Kurt's recent concussion issues he has had little time to consider his future. He wants to focus solely on performing on-field to the best of his ability before considering his future later in the year, and to ensure that the matter does not become a distraction to him or anyone at the club in the lead-up to or during the finals.
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Too late.
 
Tippett, 25, addressed his Crows teammates on Monday, telling them he hadn’t made any decision on his playing future beyond 2012 and that he was solely focused on giving 100 per cent to the group for the rest of the season.
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Wonder if he managed to keep a straight face?
 
"He wants to focus solely on performing on-field to the best of his ability, boosting his salary, before considering his future later in the year"
 
Cap said:
gawn !

well at least we have some confirmation now.
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I don't think so, exact same situation as Cloke, they just wanna concentrate on their footy which is fair enough. At least now there won't be constant speculation throughout finals as to whether he'll sign tomorrow or what not; great decision by Tippo, putting the team first as always.:thumbsu:
 
Thanks BACCS, and in related news, the Elves are well advanced in their preparations for Christmas and the Snow White is in negotiations regarding the extension of her contract with the seven dwarfs.

P.S. I still think Kurt will stay, he has an outstanding relationship with his coach and money or the go home factor will not play a major role in his decision.
 

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BACCS said:
I don't think so, exact same situation as Cloke, they just wanna concentrate on their footy which is fair enough. At least now there won't be constant speculation throughout finals as to whether he'll sign tomorrow or what not; great decision by Tippo, putting the team first as always.:thumbsu:
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You don't think there's a significant difference between the club choosing to put the talks on hold and the player doing so?
 
BACCS said:
I don't think so, exact same situation as Cloke, they just wanna concentrate on their footy which is fair enough. At least now there won't be constant speculation throughout finals as to whether he'll sign tomorrow or what not; great decision by Tippo, putting the team first as always.:thumbsu:
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yes, great decision - lets not end the speculation by agreeing in principle publically and working out the figures at seasons end.

lets make a statement that contract talks will be put on hold to seasons end....like most players who are leaving do
 
BACCS said:
I don't think so, exact same situation as Cloke, they just wanna concentrate on their footy which is fair enough. At least now there won't be constant speculation throughout finals as to whether he'll sign tomorrow or what not; great decision by Tippo, putting the team first as always.:thumbsu:
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Are you taking the piss? This doesn't do anything to help us, Tippett will be trying to survive finals so he's even able to sign a new contract with his new side, Collingwood had a gutfull of Cloke and canned talks themselves whilst Cloke is in career worst form even worse than Tippets form.

What a charade. I'll be absolutely stunned if he is in Crows colours next year. Feel for Harper and Triggy having to endure this baloney!
 

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Wood_Duck said:
Id refuse to play with him.
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I think we will use Kurt a bit differently over the next 6 weeks. I always cringe when Kurt goes into the ruck, worrying that our most valuable asset is only a slip away from an ACL or PCL. I think we should now use him much more as a ruckmen. It will take the strain off Sauce and if shit happens, so be it.
 
The part that would worry me if I were you guys is where it says that 'Adelaide have put an exceptional offer on the table and Tippett acknowledges this'. But then also says don't want it to be a distraction. If going home wasn't a very very strong thought for him now why wouldn't he just sign that so it wouldn't be a distraction now, finals or come October.

Still, he may re-sign after its over but that would have me concerned as the same thing happened to us woth Clark last year.
 
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