Kurt Tippett says he’s committed to helping the Crows capitalise on their strong home-and-away season form, and achieve success in September.

Out of contract at season’s end, Tippett is yet to make a decision on his playing future beyond 2012.

The Adelaide Football Club and Tippett’s management recently agreed to put talks on hold until the Crows’ campaign comes to an end, so as not to distract the 25-year-old or the Club in the business end of the season.

The star forward adopted a similar approach with his last contract negotiations

In 2009, the Queenslander waited until October to agree to a three-year deal with Adelaide - a deal that made him ineligible to be signed by Gold Coast as an ‘uncontracted player’ the following season.

On Monday, the star forward addressed the players and coaches, reaffirming  his sole focus was to contribute to the team’s success.

“I spoke to the playing group on Monday and told them that while I haven't made a decision about my future beyond this year, I’m totally committed to the cause,” Tippett told afc.com.au.

“This year is really important for a lot of reasons. We’ve had a great year so far and we’ve got a good opportunity. I wanted the boys to know that I’m 100 per cent committed to this season, and to playing to the best of my ability.

“I’m really enjoying my football. I want to get the best out of myself and help the team get the best out of itself, so we can fulfil our potential this year.”

A recent battle with injury also contributed to Tippett’s decision to focus purely on football.

The Crows 2010 leading goalkicker was limited to one full game in four weeks between rounds 13-16 after being concussed twice during games against North Melbourne and Port Adelaide.

He then sustained a third concussion in Adelaide’s win over West Coast in round 17, and was sidelined for a month.

“It was a challenging time, there’s no doubt about it but I really respected what the doctors said,” Tippett said.

“At first it was a bit hard, but once I got all the information I understood it was an issue I needed to get on top of. There’s just no mucking around with head injuries.

“It was hard, but it was important for me long-term that I did all the right things.”

Tippett was named to return against Fremantle in round 20, but withdrew from the selected side after failing a concussion test the day before the game. He was frustrated at the time, but accepted the Crows medical staff were only interested in his wellbeing.

“I had a good build-up leading into the Fremantle game and trained really well. I was certain I would get the go ahead ... but it wasn’t to be,” he said.

“It was a bit of a letdown and another challenge to overcome, but I understood it was for my own good, so I got over it pretty quick.”

Tippett made his return a week later against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba last Saturday night.

The underdone goalkicker tried to temper his own expectations of his comeback game, but was still disappointed with his performance in a tough loss for the team.

“There aren’t many games left in the regular season before finals. I’m in a hurry to get my hands on the football and feel really comfortable out there again, so I was nervous from that perspective,” he said.

“The game didn’t go the way I would’ve liked from a team or personal point of view, but it was always going to be tough for me having spent so much time out

“It’s one of those things, I just have to work my way back.

“I want to be at my best coming into finals. Playing well in big games is what all players pride themselves on.”

The upside was the key forward got through a game unscathed for the first time in seven weeks.

Despite his recent troubles, Tippett - who had never suffered a concussion in his life prior to this season - said he wasn’t worried about sustaining another head knock heading into the Lions clash.

“Getting concussed isn’t something that’s ever crossed my mind going into a game or while I’m out there on the field. It’s come out of the blue each time,” he said.

“Looking back, the three times it’s happened there’s not much I could’ve done differently to change the outcome, so it was pretty easy to wash those thoughts away and forget about it.

“I was able to get to a good number of contests on the weekend, and I received enough knocks to feel confident that I’m fine and ready to go.”

Tippett was also unfazed by the attention surrounding his multiple concussions and subsequent return to health.

He sought advice of a renowned neurologist in Melbourne during his recovery, and completed a series of tests, which indicated there should be no long-term effects from his head knocks.

“I wasn’t too worried about all that talk (suggesting my career could be over). I had confidence in the people around me, and I’ve had other injuries or close calls over my career,” he said.

“I broke my neck right at the start of my AFL career, at a pre-season training session. And then I had a shoulder reconstruction before I’d even played an AFL game.

“Those things help you keep everything in check, and are reminders to take it one game at a time and to enjoy it while the opportunity is there.”

If there’s a positive out of Tippett’s extended layoff, it’s that he’s feeling fresher than most players at this time of the year. He gained much-needed match fitness against the Lions, and is confident both he and the team can put in an improved performance against Melbourne - in his 100^th game - at the MCG on Sunday.

“The game review (after the Brisbane loss) was really well run and the guys responded well,” he said.

“We’re all looking to rectify the things that didn’t go well. I don’t know if we needed a loss as has been suggested, but we’ve learned a lot from it and, hopefully, that holds us in good stead for the rest of the year.”