Kurt Tippett is still in control of his desire to play for Sydney Swans next season. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser
KURT Tippett remains in control of his plan to be a Swan by declaring he will not join Greater Western Sydney.
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.
Tippett's Brisbane-based manager Peter Blucher yesterday questioned GWS's interest in Tippett.
"We've had no contact from the Giants ... and it doesn't matter because Kurt has chosen to be with the Sydney Swans," he said.
"I remain supremely confident a deal will be done. The Adelaide and Sydney football clubs are two good groups - they will work it out."
Tippett has cornered the Crows.
To gain compensation for losing Tippett, Adelaide must work a deal with Sydney knowing this is the only AFL club capable of closing a trade the ruckman-forward will sanction.
If this does not unfold by Friday week, Tippett is forced into the draft pool where he can again manipulate his pathway to Sydney by nominating his salary.
The Swans' $1 million-a-season offer to Tippett appears out of reach of the Giants which has the No. 1 pick in the pre-season draft in December.
No other AFL club appears capable of meeting Tippett's salary demands.
GWS's public play on Tippett appears a reaction to rival clubs questioning how the Giants have stockpiled draft picks when their recruiting concessions were designed to lure talent to the league's 18th club.
The Giants next year could have 25 first-round draftees on their list, setting up a team that could challenge for the AFL premiership by 2015.
GWS list manager Stephen Silvagni yesterday declared he is conditionally prepared to trade early draft picks.
"Other than the No.1 pick, which we certainly want to hold, the other picks are up for trade if something worthwhile came across the table," Silvagni said.
"When you're giving up those sorts of picks you are obviously looking for a quality player. We'd be looking at a key position type.
"If you you are giving up a high pick, you want that sort of player to be at your club for seven or eight years."
Tippett fits that bill. But the Giants do not meet Tippett's wishes.
"We've inquired about Kurt Tippett to Adelaide," said Silvagni.
"And if the Swans deal falls through, we're around."
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