Combined Kurt Tippett contract negotiation/trade possibility thread

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Yes but there has to be more money if you seriously believe we're in the Cloke negotiations

Management only functions on behalf of clients ....so does that mean Tippett wants the deal to happen and hence the quick statement release?

Ongoing speculations is want Tippetts management want ....they don't want to quell the speculation if you want more $$$
I don't believe we are in the Cloke game
 

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Roo also talked about the clause and his mail is it isnt a concern. BACCS, do you honestly think a club legend like Roo wouldnt have strong connections at the club? We arent talking about Biglands here.
i'm going to view this the other way though. the fact roo does have strong connections with the club makes it less likely that he has a reliable source on this. or a source that he would compromise anyway.

think about it. how would you feel if the bloke you trusted to give some info to bleated it out all over the radio. it would soon compromise firstly his sources job, and secondly any sort of relationship he has with this source.

this is not the same as Caro or Rucci coming up wth an exclusive. anyone that feeds them info knows exactly whats happening to it.

so i would sugest if roo is talking about it, it's his opinion and not based on any inside knowledge at all. if he did know something he'd be keeping it very close i'd say.
 

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i'm going to view this the other way though. the fact roo does have strong connections with the club makes it less likely that he has a reliable source on this. or a source that he would compromise anyway.

think about it. how would you feel if the bloke you trusted to give some info to bleated it out all over the radio. it would soon compromise firstly his sources job, and secondly any sort of relationship he has with this source.

this is not the same as Caro or Rucci coming up wth an exclusive. anyone that feeds them info knows exactly whats happening to it.

so i would sugest if roo is talking about it, it's his opinion and not based on any inside knowledge at all. if he did know something he'd be keeping it very close i'd say.
Unless the source wanted it leaked ;)
 

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How many premierships in the last 20 years needed two power forwards? 3-4 elite midfielders and a solid defense is what's needed. Walker and co will do the trick.
We are more likely to not win a flag with an aging Rutten and only Talia as the other genuine KPD than losing Tip.
 

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Just reminding folks of some previous headlines and comments:

Crows fear Walker may walk away
  • Exclusive Andrew Capel
  • February 11, 2011 12:00AM

EXCITING key Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has delayed contract talks until the end of the season.
"On AFL 360 they seem adamant that Taylor is going to Sydney."
"Walker isn't going anywhere -

Hope you're right. Source??

Last night on Triple M, Biglands and Tredrea were 100% adamant he was gone. "
"Harper on 5AA stating they havent even started talking as with Walker yet as they want to leave it until the end of the year. WTF, that is crap. He has to be going."
"Connors is certain Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has signed with the Giants and says he believed Fremantle midfielder Rhys Palmer would head to the AFL's 18th club."
 

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Cheers for that jenny. A good reminder.

Keeping in mind Walker did not even talk to GWS management at any stage of the 2011 season.
 

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Just reminding folks of some previous headlines and comments:

Crows fear Walker may walk away

  • Exclusive Andrew Capel
  • February 11, 2011 12:00AM
  • 26 comments

EXCITING key Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has delayed contract talks until the end of the season.
"On AFL 360 they seem adamant that Taylor is going to Sydney."

"Walker isn't going anywhere -


Hope you're right. Source??

Last night on Triple M, Biglands and Tredrea were 100% adamant he was gone. "
"Harper on 5AA stating they havent even started talking as with Walker yet as they want to leave it until the end of the year. WTF, that is crap. He has to be going."
"Connors is certain Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has signed with the Giants and says he believed Fremantle midfielder Rhys Palmer would head to the AFL's 18th club."
Dated February 2011.


It is when the rumours gather momentum in August we should start taking notice.

I reckon if he is going it may surface soon. Much like Davis and Bock were exposed in August 2011 and 2010.
 

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Not all of those were February, just the first one.
There is a big difference in the source! Those were journos fishing for a story! This one comes from arguably our best players of all time, still very close to all aspects of the club, from playing group to the board.

I know you are not Ricciuto fan but no one can dispute that Roo would have more close contacts at the club than anyone else in the media and he would be fully aware what he should make public and what he makes public.
 

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Roo still goes to the club regularly. He would know more than most. Having said that, I think he's just saying his opinion otherwise he wouldn't say anything, or it would be a statement.
 

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How many premierships in the last 20 years needed two power forwards? 3-4 elite midfielders and a solid defense is what's needed. Walker and co will do the trick.
Having a couple of gun forwards would reduce the requirement to have a superstar midfield.

Look at the last decade; John Brown, Warren Tredrea, Cloke, Hawkins, Roughy, Franklin.

WCE didn't have a gun forward, but they had an INCREDIBLE midfield.
 

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TBH I'm fed up with the whole thing. It's the same shit surrounding him every year. Even in years that he's contracted we still have to put up with trade speculation surrounding him, like last year regarding the supposed failed deal with Brisbane.

I'm also worried about his longevity, with the recent head knocks as well as his reliance on pure athleticism rather than skills or smarts. Between those two points and his goalkicking, which is never going to improve, he's starting to become more trouble than he's worth.

I'd play McKernan this week...
 

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Having a couple of gun forwards would reduce the requirement to have a superstar midfield.

Look at the last decade; John Brown, Warren Tredrea, Cloke, Hawkins, Roughy, Franklin.

WCE didn't have a gun forward, but they had an INCREDIBLE midfield.
Lynchy for Brisbane was pretty handy too ;)
 

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Having a couple of gun forwards would reduce the requirement to have a superstar midfield.

Look at the last decade; John Brown, Warren Tredrea, Cloke, Hawkins, Roughy, Franklin.

WCE didn't have a gun forward, but they had an INCREDIBLE midfield.
Add Hall and Riewoldt
 

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I will get shot down for this, and am happy to be.

I havent read the entire thread tbh, but dont think this would have been asked.

This sounds really harsh, and hopefully a bit of paranoia.

Are the Crows being conservative with Tippett's concussion, or is there a chance they arent playing him because of the contract situation?

The Bock situation springs to mind.

I know the Crows need to focus on this years finals, and are unlikely to mess with a vital player, but it worried me that the outside Doctors cleared him, and the Crows didnt.

Then with everything else starting to blow up with the other rumours over the last 2 days its starting to look bad.

Plus the fact he went back to QLD to recover.
 

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A 3 way trade between GWS, GC and Adelaide over Tippo is entirely possible.

GC: Tippett + 2nd round pick.
Adelaide: Pick 2 in U-17 mini draft
GWS: Pick 2 in 2012 draft.

Does that look fair?
 
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