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4 Kurt Tippett

 
Details
Number4
Height201cm
Weight100kg
DOB08-05-1987
Debutv Bulldogs, round one, 2008
GamesGoals
201017201036
Career60Career108
Dreamteam Points
20101044Go to Dream Team
2009 season:
After swapping between the ruck and goalsquare in 2008, Tippett occupied a more permanent role in Adelaide’s forward fifty in 2009. He worked hard on his goal kicking accuracy over the pre-season and the results were visible. Tippett finished with 55 goals, only two behind Jason Porplyzia. A haul of seven straight against Essendon in round 11 was the highlight of his season, and he also collected bags of five against Richmond in round 14 and Fremantle in round 15. Tippett’s ability to win the contested ball was one of his biggest assets and he says it is something that comes naturally to him. “I think it is a strength of mine and something I really enjoy doing,” Tippett said. “I enjoy the in-close ball and the challenge of it. That’s what drives me to be good in that area.” Tippett signed a two year extension of his contract in the off-season that will see stay at the club until at least the end of 2012.

David Noble’s 2009 review:
“Tippo has really come to terms with the fact that he does have some ability and can contribute to our team. He works really hard on every aspect of his game, particularly his goalkicking. He always listens and always wants to know where and how he can improve. Kurt just adds so much to the forward line with his strong contribution in the air and the other guys just love playing with him.”

Career:
After injury stalled Kurt Tippett in his first year at the club the 200cm Queenslander burst onto the scene in Adelaide’s NAB Cup Final against St Kilda. His four goals nearly stole the game for the Crows and it marked the start of a promising season for the young ruckman/forward, who earned an AFL Rising Star nomination for his four goal effort against Melbourne in Round Eight. The 2008 Emerging Talent winner went on to kick 17 goals from his 19 games in 2008, and after being dropped in Round 17 fought his way back into the side for the Round 22 clash with the Western Bulldogs.

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Southport (QFL)
  • Clubs: Adelaide
  • Debut: v Bulldogs, round one, 2008
  • Recruited from: Southport (QFL)
  • AFL Awards: Rising Star nominee 2008
  • Club Awards: Emerging Talent Award 2008
  • Brownlow Votes: 7
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News

Dangerfield and Tippett all clear

Patrick Dangerfield and Kurt Tippett have survived the club’s final training session of the week and are set to take on Carlton at AAMI StadiumFriday, April 16, 2010 - 1:36PM

Gold Coast offer wasn't tempting: Tippett

Kurt Tippett has revealed that he did receive an offer from the Gold Coast this year but is pleased with his decision to stay at AdelaideThursday, November 19, 2009 - 2:29PM

Future in Tippett's hands: Craig

Neil Craig says an offer has been made to keep Kurt Tippett at the club beyond next season, but the player himself is yet to decide on his futureMonday, September 21, 2009 - 6:04AM

Crows eyes the biggest prize of all

The Adelaide forward believes the Crows are a serious premiership contender after their 96-point demolition of Essendon on Friday nightSaturday, September 05, 2009 - 11:33AM

Tippett backs Maric and Sellar

Adelaide's Kurt Tippett hopes he is able to stay forward this Sunday against Port AdelaideTuesday, July 21, 2009 - 4:31PM

Video

Tippett media - May 10

Kurt Tippett speaks to the media.Monday, May 10, 2010 - 2:56PM

Balfours Clash of the Donuts

Kurt Tippett and Patrick Dangerfield put their cooking skills to the test in the Balfours Clash of the Donuts.Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 4:36PM

Tippett talks to the media

Kurt Tippett talks about his Round 8 NAB Rising Star nomination. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 6:08PM

Year Team No. Games Kicks Marks H.Balls Disp Goals Bhd Tack BM
2008 Adelaide 4 19 70 44 65 135 17 17 32  
2009 Adelaide 4 24 160 96 98 238 55 31 60 7
Totals 45 230 140 163 393 72 48 92 7
FUN FACTS

Earliest football memory: Kicking my new football with my brother in Fiji

Hardest part of pre-season: All of it

What people wouldn't know about you:

Life motto: Life is too short

Dish you would serve on Master Chef: Salmon

Sports teams you support (non-AFL): Gold Coast Titans

Oldest item in your wardrobe: My pyjama shorts

Last concert you went to: Kings of Leon

Favourite cricketer: Shane Warne

French fries or wedges: Both

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