One thing to remember is that Tippett has told the Crows he is leaving and as The Advertiser's Michelangelo Rucci wrote, "IF Tippett does not sanction the trade, he can nominate for the pre-season draft on December 11. Greater Western Sydney has the first pick, but cannot claim Tippett because it already has poached an uncontracted Crow Phil Davis last year. Gold Coast has the second pick."
Therefor, if Adelaide play hardball the Crows risk ending up with nothing as Tippett would nominate for the draft and end up in his home state anyhow (assuming Gold Coast select him). Sydney might be able to use this to its advantage by offering a lesser deal (ie a lowly draft pick) that is not the normal straight forward like-for-like trade but better than if Tippett nominates for the pre-season draft.
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