I think Sydney will try and offload Tippett to Brisbane. One year left in his contract, Brisbane could extend it by another 2 at similar money, while if he stays at Sydney he will be lucky to get 400k per year.
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He had his chance to come to us when he first went to Sydney I really hope the club don't go down that road he looks finished as a player he's best season was he's last for you guys
You would hope they wouldnt but from the Lions point of view they see it different.
1. He is a Qld boy. There maybe a want to sell the local boy to the supporters.
2. He will make your forward line better. He is a flog but is a strong mark and can ruck as well.
3. He will take the best defender which then allows the younger kids to get a bit more freedom.
Now as supporters we say "screw you, you did the dirty on us". However Leppa wants to start winning games.
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The same thing could be said about Dixon though I'd prefer him and he is younger
Exactly. The club is not as emotional as supporters when it comes to making decisions that are in the best interest of the club winning games.
Dixon looks to be our main target. The pick we get for Aish would be offered which could be anything from 15-25. If Dixon does a back flip and doesn't come to us the club would be crazy to not look at getting Tippett. Sydney struggled to score yesterday without Franklin and Tippett and they are a much better team than us, what hope do we have without a key forward?
We need to get someone and the club will pay overs, can't have another year like this year.
It's a little leftfield, but not out of the question. Especially if he is already mates with both Christenson & Motlop.
Anyone have Fev's number?
He's 28 will turn 29 in May next year.
The Lions need a long term forward they should focus all their energy in getting Charlie Dixon.
The Lions need a long term forward they should focus all their energy in getting Charlie Dixon.
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I would absolutely take Tippett.
Yes Dixon first choice even though he isn't perfect.
But getting tippet who probably has 3 years left would give us 3 years where the young talls on our list (and hopefully schace) don't have to play on the best defender and can bulk up and be ready to lead the line.
A chance to move out of the cellar and learn to win but still reliant on the true talent coming throughfrom the kids to become genuine contenders.
Tippett will finish with 30+ goals this year (currently on 25 from 14) that would make 7 successive seasons with 30+ goals and a career at 2 goals per game. Worth it and not only would he make our talks better but he'd make josh green better as well as other goal kicking mids like Zorko.
In another thread. I suggested aish to a Melbourne club, Tippett to us and sydney and melbourne club sort out what sydney need. With oick swaps to even where necessary.
Yes Dixon first choice even though he isn't perfect.
But getting tippet who probably has 3 years left would give us 3 years where the young talls on our list (and hopefully schace) don't have to play on the best defender and can bulk up and be ready to lead the line.
A chance to move out of the cellar and learn to win but still reliant on the true talent coming throughfrom the kids to become genuine contenders.
Tippett will finish with 30+ goals this year (currently on 25 from 14) that would make 7 successive seasons with 30+ goals and a career at 2 goals per game. Worth it and not only would he make our talks better but he'd make josh green better as well as other goal kicking mids like Zorko.
In another thread. I suggested aish to a Melbourne club, Tippett to us and sydney and melbourne club sort out what sydney need. With oick swaps to even where necessary.
Is Tippet out of contract this year? I thought he signed a long term deal similar to what Buddy is getting.
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His contract runs out next year which is why I think the media are trying to push him to the Lions
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I've heard some things on here about motlop wanting to be reunited with Christenson and think walker would be good for you guys.
He's 24 I think and would be even better if you get a tippet or Dixon and throw Walker into the mix aswell.
Let's your young boys develop abit and when Tippet is done the young fellas should be good to go in his place
How can Dixon do a back flip when he has never said he wants to leave the Suns?
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Because he's a defender
and we already have a mature defender in Merrett we need a mature forward
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And Hawkins will be 28 at the end of next season. What's your point? Dixon is entering his prime as a player and should, with a bit of luck, have 5-6 years playing at that level that will coincide with the core of the Lions' list.
In saying that, it sounds less likely by the day that Charlie's leaving the Gold Coast.
Point was that some seem to think he is younger than he is.
I am hearing more and more that Freo has him sewn up, of course it could be complete BS
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If he was to leave, who would your prefer destination ?
Freo have shown in the past they stick to what they see a value, I can't see them offering a Weller+first rounder type of deal some good coast supporters maybe hoping for
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