Tippett!!

[Nico]

I would suggest that if we eventually land him he will one very committed footballer.

[0918330512]

Sorry, last milestone seeking post for me, but 2005 is another significant number

So who's gunna get post 2012?

[ScottH]

So who's gunna get post 2012?

I'll go for back to back then!!

[teddys mum]

I would suggest that if we eventually land him he will one very committed footballer.

and if he isn't then the bloods will put him in the ressies until he shows the leadership group otherwise - no matter what he is paid

[The Big Cat]

HS believe Tippett will go in the ND. (More picks before ours, presumably, but the opportunity cost to other teams is much greater here - they will forfeit accessing the best young talent in the top 20) By the time the PSD comes around, lists will be set and any team that still has a pick (s) will be comparing Tippett to a field already picked over. (We will probably come into 22 again once Adelaide loses its pick 20.)

[Matty10]

That would be a big risk for Tippett - if someone else picks him up he will lose his big pay-packet for a year - unless someone decides to play nice and offer him more for the chance that he would stay on for a longer contract.

[Mug Punter]

Can see the Lions picking him up as they really need to take the load off Brown.

If we don't get him I can see up making a big play for a marquee type free agent next year. I'd be quite interested to see the organic development of this squad to be honest, I think in the long term that Geelong-type model is what we are about (notwithstanding their shrewd trading this year).

[Melbournehammer]

Thanks for the feedback, but I was just stating my opinion and how it has swayed through this whole drama. Unbelievable to you maybe and I'm sure you're right but a lot of us fans have had a lot of conflicting views on this whole saga. Apologies to anyone else who is offended that I have not been 100% behind this even though AFC and this guy's people thought he was good enough to sign him to some (allegedly) very creative contracts that may or may not be on the nose.....

I'm with Jono on this. I reckon tippett could be very very good, but he will need to be a really strong personality to get through this. He will get belted by fans and players across the comp, with the possible exception of port. I do hope we get him because there is noi doubt that the one thing we miss is a genuine forward who would give reid some space. he really could be good for us, but he brings a lot of baggage - a different sort to fev and hall, but he clearly has been a divisive figure.

And the idea we would keep a player on 800,000 in reserves for any length of time to make a point in the way that we were able to with morton is laughable

And those people who go on and on about our recruiting...we have done really very well with the trading but you cant say we have always done the same with our drafting. I am so happy with how we have gone with our squad but I actually think the coaching and character of who we have has a lot to do with that. Is tippett's character so good ? and our drafting is not without mistakes. Lets not forget we were prepared to trade jetta and rohan for dustin martin. Look at our first round picks for the past 6-8 seasons. we make mistakes as do other clubs.

anyway what do i know. sometimes it just makes me feel better to say it

[ShockOfHair]

In all the excitement I overlooked the irony of poor Jesse once again being the superfluous man.

[albrotha]

Took longer to find this thread this morning as it had dropped down to #4 on the list. Has everything that can be said for the moment been said too many times. We eagerly await the next instalment of this epic journey.

[Captain]

I wouldn't feel too sorry for Jesse. Wouldn't mind playing footy for $300k pa.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

I have no idea what baggage if any Tippett would bring and no one on the outside can possibly say they do. I trust implicitly those people who run this club and if they want Tippett knowing what they do then that's fine by me.

I find it quite bazaar that there is still people on here that don't have complete and utter faith in the powers that be in our club.

Yes, wouldn't RWO be better if no-one ever disagreed, offered different opinions or indeed thought for themselves. We could all just repeat or paraphrase the club's latest press release ad-nauseum. And of course there would be no need for all those tiresome accusations of disloyalty to the Swans, because we would all be equally good at towing the party line.
I hope the tone of my post isn't too OTT, but really, implicit trust and utter faith aren't virtues.

[Melbourne_Blood]

Tippett?

Yes, wouldn't RWO be better if no-one ever disagreed, offered different opinions or indeed thought for themselves. We could all just repeat or paraphrase the club's latest press release ad-nauseum. And of course there would be no need for all those tiresome accusations of disloyalty to the Swans, because we would all be equally good at towing the party line.
I hope the tone of my post isn't too OTT, but really, implicit trust and utter faith aren't virtues.

Well said

[Matty10]

After reading the articles of both Quayle and Wilson in The Age this morning I get the feeling that Tippett is facing a really heavy penalty.

They suggest that the AFL told the AFC on Monday that they could not trade him - and that they cannot de-list him now. I can think of no other reason to stop him being moved on other than the AFL not wanting another club getting short-changed in a deal as it knows that he will shortly be de-registered for a lengthy period of time.

Reading between the lines of the Swans' comments also makes me think they are getting a little cold on the idea, considering the current climate. Even though Andrew Ireland said "Our position on Kurt has not changed, and pending the outcome of the AFL's current investigation, we remain committed to recruiting Kurt for the 2013 season" I get the feeling that all bets are off if he is de-registered - their statement of assurance seems more like a prudent comment from a legal standpoint, rather than an affirmation that they will be chasing Tippett regardless of sanctions.

[Woodie]

After reading the articles of both Quayle and Wilson in The Age this morning I get the feeling that Tippett is facing a really heavy penalty.

They suggest that the AFL told the AFC on Monday that they could not trade him - and that they cannot de-list him now. I can think of no other reason to stop him being moved on other than the AFL not wanting another club getting short-changed in a deal as it knows that he will shortly be de-registered for a lengthy period of time.

Reading between the lines of the Swans' comments also makes me think they are getting a little cold on the idea, considering the current climate. Even though Andrew Ireland said "Our position on Kurt has not changed, and pending the outcome of the AFL's current investigation, we remain committed to recruiting Kurt for the 2013 season" I get the feeling that all bets are off if he is de-registered - their statement of assurance seems more like a prudent comment from a legal standpoint, rather than an affirmation that they will be chasing Tippett regardless of sanctions.

Maybe the AFL have told AFC that part of your punishment is that you wont be getting anything for Tippet & we'll be smoothing the path for him to go to Sydney for stuffing them around, after he serves his token suspension we'll give him.