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Tippett insists on Swans - Adelaide Advertiser
And as much as Adelaide can get a better deal from the Giants than Sydney, Tippett - despite not being a free agent - has the right to veto any trade the Crows conjure before next Friday's deadline. The Giants yesterday declared that they are willing to offer Tippett his much-wanted lifestyle change to Sydney by offering to hand Adelaide anything but their No. 1 draft pick for the 25-year-old Queenslander. Greater Western Sydney's early draft picks are far more tempting to the Crows than Sydney's offers of a second-round draft pick or out-of-favour ruckman-forward Jesse White. But they are a wasted offer while Tippett remains steadfast on becoming a Swan
Giants join race for Tippett - Daily Telegraph
Giants list manager Stephen Silvagni said they were prepared to use their wealth of first-round draft picks to entice the Crows power forward to Greater Western Sydney.
"The Crows certainly know we've got some interest in him," Silvagni told The Daily Telegraph.
As the trade period enters its second week, the Swans appear to be struggling to meet Adelaide's demands for Tippett. That opens the door for the Giants, who clearly have more aces up their sleeve.
Up for grabs - AFL.com.au
Despite reports to the contrary, Ireland also categorically denied father-son pick Tom Mitchell may be used in the trade with the Crows to land Tippett.
"Tom's name has never been raised by us and will never be raised by us," Ireland said. "He's a father-son who we think will be important in our midfield in the future and he would never be part of the trade."
There has been increasing speculation that one of the Swans' 2012 premiership players might be on the trade table, but Ireland moved some way to rejecting that theory. "I can't guarantee it. [But] I don't think it'll happen and we're hopeful it won't happen," he said.
Grundy to stay a Swan - Adelaide Advertiser
As trade talks between the Crows and Swans stagnated on Wednesday, Heath Grundy's manager, Marty Pask, said the Croweater would not be involved in any Tippett move to Sydney.
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Giants join race for Tippett - Daily Telegraph
Giants list manager Stephen Silvagni said they were prepared to use their wealth of first-round draft picks to entice the Crows power forward to Greater Western Sydney.
"The Crows certainly know we've got some interest in him," Silvagni told The Daily Telegraph.
As the trade period enters its second week, the Swans appear to be struggling to meet Adelaide's demands for Tippett. That opens the door for the Giants, who clearly have more aces up their sleeve.
What's Tippett worth? - Adelaide Advertiser
TWO leading AFL recruiters have estimated Kurt Tippett's fair value at the trade table to be either one top-10 pick or two first-round picks between 15 and 20.
Up for grabs - AFL.com.au
Despite reports to the contrary, Ireland also categorically denied father-son pick Tom Mitchell may be used in the trade with the Crows to land Tippett.
"Tom's name has never been raised by us and will never be raised by us," Ireland said. "He's a father-son who we think will be important in our midfield in the future and he would never be part of the trade."
There has been increasing speculation that one of the Swans' 2012 premiership players might be on the trade table, but Ireland moved some way to rejecting that theory. "I can't guarantee it. [But] I don't think it'll happen and we're hopeful it won't happen," he said.
Grundy to stay a Swan - Adelaide Advertiser
As trade talks between the Crows and Swans stagnated on Wednesday, Heath Grundy's manager, Marty Pask, said the Croweater would not be involved in any Tippett move to Sydney.
No quick trade for Tippett - Adelaide Advertiser
ADELAIDE'S trade talks with Sydney for defecting key forward Kurt Tippett amounted to no more than a cup of coffee yesterday. And the prospect of the Swans offering up out-of-favour forward Jesse White has fallen flat on the Crows. Sydney must now buy drinks elsewhere around the AFL to find draft picks and/or players to satisfy the Crows.
What the Swans say - afc.com.au
“We’ve got no blanket rules. We’d certainly hope none of our premiership players would need to be involved in a trade, but we won’t know until the deal is done.” - Sydney CEO Andrew Ireland
Crows vow to drive hard bargain - Adelaide Advertiser
CROWS chairman Rob Chapman has charged his recruiting staff to ignore a handshake agreement with Kurt Tippett to strike the "best commercial deal" for the defecting forward in AFL trade talks.
Trade winds - AFL.com.au
THE ADELAIDE Crows will ignore a "gentleman's agreement" with Kurt Tippett to broker the "best commercial deal" for the club.
Tippett chooses Swans - afc.com.au
Kurt Tippett has this morning advised the Adelaide Football Club that he wishes to be traded to the Sydney Swans. Tippett has accepted a conditional four-year contract with the Swans, which is subject to Sydney being able to satisfy Adelaide's trade demands for the key foward.
Lions keen to pounce - AFL.com.au
Speaking on AFL.com.au's Trade Radio on Thursday afternoon, Lions national talent manager Rob Kerr said although they were hopeful of acquiring Tippett, they were prepared to look further afield. Kerr said he hoped Tippett would nominate his preferred club - expected to be one of Gold Coast, Sydney Swans or the Lions - in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Suns to wait for Kurt talks - AFL.com.au
GOLD Coast doesn't expect talks over departing Adelaide forward Kurt Tippett to hot up until the weekend but the club is "keen to get in the frame" for the in-demand 25-year-old.
Lions still in the hunt
BRISBANE insist it is still in the hunt for Queenslander Kurt Tippett. While the Gold Coast and Sydney have firmed as favourites to snare the signature of the out-of-contract Tippett, nobody at the Lions has given up hope of luring the former Crow to the Gabba ...
Young Suns off limits - AFL.com.au
GOLD Coast is determined to sign want-away Adelaide forward Kurt Tippett, but won't entertain giving up highly-rated South Australian Suns Sam Day or Daniel Gorringe to get a deal done.
Pies not in Tippett race
COLLINGWOOD has denied any interest in former Adelaide forward Kurt Tippett, who announced on Tuesday he was leaving the club ...
Blues confirm Tippett interest
CARLTON coach Mick Malthouse says the Blues will make a play for Adelaide forward Kurt Tippett if he is interested in a move to Melbourne.
Tippett to leave Crows
Kurt Tippett and his management have advised the Adelaide Football Club that Tippett will seek a trade to another AFL club in this month’s trade period. The Tippett camp is yet to nominate a club of choice.
Knights signs with Tigers
Former Crow Chris Knights has become the first signing under Free Agency in AFL history, inking a deal with Richmond ...
Draft Combine kicks off
The 2012 AFL Draft Combine will kick off at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
Symes says goodbye
Midfielder Brad Symes has been informed he won’t be offered another contract at Adelaide. Symes played 60 games for the Crows after being traded from Port Adelaide at the end of 2007. The 27-year-old Gawler product also played 20 games for the Power, including the ‘07’ Grand Final.
Player movements ...
IN: Brad Crouch (from outside senior list), Ian Callinan (rookie upgrade)
OUT: Michael Doughty (retired), Chris Knights (Richmond via free agency), Brad Symes (delisted), Kurt Tippett (requested trade)
Current national draft picks (subject to change)
Nos.19, 40 and 59
Key dates
Monday, October 1 - Commencement of AFL Restricted Free Agency Offer and Unrestricted Free Agency period.
Monday, October 8 - Commencement of AFL Trade Period, Father-Son Eligible Players and Academy Players Bid Meeting.
October 19, 5pm - Close to AFL Restricted Free Agency Offer and Unrestricted Free Agency Period. Deadline for GWS Giants to pre-list balance of any uncontracted players under List Establishment rules.
Monday, October 22 - Restricted Free Agency Matching Offer Response Closed
October 23, 5pm - Trade Incentive Rule (17 year-olds) Deadline for Trading.
Friday, October 26, 2pm - End of AFL Trade Period and trade Incentive (17 year-olds) Selection.
Thursday, November 22 - NAB AFL Draft, Gold Coast Convention Centre.
Tuesday, December 11, 11am - NAB AFL Pre-Season and Rookie Drafts.
