I don't think throwing Kurt into the draft is really about making threats. Its a logical decision. Why would we strengthen a rival team if we're getting nothing out of it? Pick 22 + a fringe player is a disgusting offer. The club is right to throw it back in their faces.
Many of your fellow supporters have talked about it showing other players that they can't walk all over the club. The idea is to not take a stand like this but make it so players don't want to walk all over the club. That is what seems to be being missed here.
Explain to me what exactly the Crows could have done to retain Tippett? He was already getting paid in our highest pay bracket (over his worth). We even brought his brother down from QLD to play for West Adelaide so Kurt would have some family here. Its not the Crows fault Kurt didn't like living in Adelaide.
You probably couldn't do anything. The point is whether now sinking the boot in is making it more or less likely that it will happen again ...
Do you seriously expect the club to pretend they are satisfied with the trade situation just to make a few players feel a little better.
Yes. Of course. What creates a better impression? Saying "we didn't get what we were after but after 6/7 years of service is was important that we helped Kirt get where he wanted to go". Or saying "he didn't want to play for us so we are glad to be rid of him and he can rot at GWS for all we care".
What's also really werid is you have a list manager saying just getting rid of him is a win - and then making trade demands. Not the greatest negotiator is he? Why aren't you guys more annoyed at that?