Crows withdraw early picks
The Adelaide Football Club has withdrawn its first two selections of tomorrow’s 2012 NAB National Draft as a gesture of goodwill towards resolving the Tippett matter.
Chairman Rob Chapman described it as a common-sense initiative that is in the Club’s overall best interests.
It would result in Adelaide having picks 62, 81 and 95 in tomorrow's draft.
“We are in ongoing discussions with the AFL,” Mr Chapman said.
“This gesture forms part of those discussions and is made in good faith.
“There are pressing deadlines with the Draft and our priority is to see Nick Joyce back on our main list. This will now happen at the Pre-Season Draft.
“So we see this as a pragmatic gesture made in good faith. It’s all about seeking the best overall outcome for the Adelaide Football Club.”