Kurt Tippett

[CUTTERMAN]

Agree, Crows must keep him, but I do like their approach of no big cheque books, to me it keeps everyone with a level head. he is by far the best up and coming big man forward in the country.

[rogernumber10]

The whisper I hear is that the Gold Coast big man will put his name to a Crows contract either today or tomorrow, before trade week starts, which should cheer up the locals in Adelaide quite a bit.

[JK]

The whisper I hear is that the Gold Coast big man will put his name to a Crows contract either today or tomorrow, before trade week starts, which should cheer up the locals in Adelaide quite a bit.

Only if he signs for 11 years Rog

In all seriousness, ridiculously huge signing for the Crows .. I reckon everything they are building toward revolves around him.

[Hondo]

Yes, he's key to everything

Crows fans are sweating on this one!

[blink]

Yes, he's key to everything

Crows fans are sweating on this one!

Neil Craig has said publically that Adelaide won't be drawn into a bidding war for Tippet's services and would only offer to pay him what they think he is worth to the team.

Would Crows fans be happy to see Kurt Tippet get paid what ever it is he wants, to stay in Adelaide?

Personally (if I were a Crows fan), I would. He is crucial to the Crows in the next 2 - 3 years, where their premiership chances have never looked better. I think he is worth every penny to Adelaide, even if it means matching the Gold Coast's over-inflated offer.

[Footy Smart]

I think Craigy is trying to say that he believes and backs Kurt's integrity not to chase the easy $$$ but stay with the club who has put time and money into him and who will have success with into the future!

[Gingernuts]

[Booney]

Tippett may well stay, but surely Craig isn't that naive?

Craig must remember there are four players in this game, Adelaide,Tippet, the Gold Coast and Tippets Manager...who do you think has the biggest say in all of it?

I think he will stay but I think he will sign for 2 years, see what the Crows can do in that time then "jump ship" when the GC has been in for two years and in up and running.

[catchit]

i seen it with judd.. as soon as a player doesnt just sign means he is looking elsewhere.. he knows everyone is sweating on him to sign and if he was deadset keen he would of by now... tippett to the gold coast..

[Footy Smart]

i seen it with judd.. as soon as a player doesnt just sign means he is looking elsewhere.. he knows everyone is sweating on him to sign and if he was deadset keen he would of by now... tippett to the gold coast..

Judd was totally different! WC culture was shot cousin's in trouble Kerr in trouble alot of off field issues, crows young squad, well coached and going places!

[JK]

I think Craigy is trying to say that he believes and backs Kurt's integrity not to chase the easy $$$ but stay with the club who has put time and money into him and who will have success with into the future!

Kind of ... I think the Crows would still put a quality offer to him $-wise, one that would put him close to the highest paid player at West Lakes within the next 3 years, and an offer that would be considered very high in a normal situation (ie, without the Salary Cap benefit GC currently have)

[catchit]

i seen it with judd.. as soon as a player doesnt just sign means he is looking elsewhere.. he knows everyone is sweating on him to sign and if he was deadset keen he would of by now... tippett to the gold coast..

Judd was totally different! WC culture was shot cousin's in trouble Kerr in trouble alot of off field issues, crows young squad, well coached and going places!

very good... BUT its still the no signing that is the issue.. maybe he thinks a ex west coast man would be a better coach

[Footy Smart]

I think Craigy is trying to say that he believes and backs Kurt's integrity not to chase the easy $$$ but stay with the club who has put time and money into him and who will have success with into the future!

Kind of ... I think the Crows would still put a quality offer to him $-wise, one that would put him close to the highest paid player at West Lakes within the next 3 years, and an offer that would be considered very high in a normal situation (ie, without the Salary Cap benefit GC currently have)

Def CP they will offer what he is worth and not the inflated price that GC will offer! Its like playing country footy for 1000 a game when in the city youractual worth is 300 a game

[BestHumanEver]

Hes signed with Adelaide until 2012 according to the Gold Coast via Cornesy .

[Booney]

huh? I heard that and there was no mention of length of the deal...

[AFLflyer]

He'll be Surfing in the off season from 2010.

He will go, no doubt.

hahahahaha up yours booney - i think its awesome when you are wrong! Tippett has potential to be one of best the club has seen! his work rate at ground level is unreal for his height. Mr Versitility.

[AFLflyer]

Tippett may well stay, but surely Craig isn't that naive?

Craig must remember there are four players in this game, Adelaide,Tippet, the Gold Coast and Tippets Manager...who do you think has the biggest say in all of it?

I think he will stay but I think he will sign for 2 years, see what the Crows can do in that time then "jump ship" when the GC has been in for two years and in up and running.

hahahaha again - slowly backing away from his original statement. go yell at port adelaide players again, it seems it's what you do best!

[catchit]

huh? I heard that and there was no mention of length of the deal...

yep same here.. at the end roe said "tippett is here to stay" nothing about the lenght of the stay...

[catchit]

Tippett may well stay, but surely Craig isn't that naive?

Craig must remember there are four players in this game, Adelaide,Tippet, the Gold Coast and Tippets Manager...who do you think has the biggest say in all of it?

I think he will stay but I think he will sign for 2 years, see what the Crows can do in that time then "jump ship" when the GC has been in for two years and in up and running.

hahahaha again - slowly backing away from his original statement. go yell at port adelaide players again, it seems it's what you do best!

has it been confirmed??

[AFLflyer]

Tippett may well stay, but surely Craig isn't that naive?

Craig must remember there are four players in this game, Adelaide,Tippet, the Gold Coast and Tippets Manager...who do you think has the biggest say in all of it?

I think he will stay but I think he will sign for 2 years, see what the Crows can do in that time then "jump ship" when the GC has been in for two years and in up and running.

hahahaha again - slowly backing away from his original statement. go yell at port adelaide players again, it seems it's what you do best!

has it been confirmed??

looks pretty certain mate, S.goodwin just confirmed - no mention of length of contract yet