Crows abused my trust: Tippett

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Blame ... Kurt Tippett says his trust in Adelaide Crows has been to his substantial detriment. Source: Norm Oorloff / News Limited

Kurt Tippett has blamed Adelaide Crows for the salary cap scandal that has plunged his career into turmoil.

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Tippett was banned for the first 11 rounds of the 2013 premiership season and will not be able to take part in the pre-season competition.

The full punishment was a 22-match ban, but 11 of those games were suspended. On top of that he was hit with a $50,000 fine.

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Tippett said in a statement he had pleaded guilty "without any admission of liability" and placed all blame with the Crows.

The 25-year-old said it was only during October's trade period that he learnt that his agreements with Adelaide contravened AFL rules.

"I trusted the Adelaide Football Club and for the duration of my contract I did my utmost for the club on and off the field," Tippett said.

"It is bitterly disappointing, then, to learn that my trust and best endeavours have been to my substantial detriment.

"I have nothing to hide and have only refrained from media comment in recent weeks on legal advice and out of respect for the AFL investigation process.

"Through my legal representative, I asked for an open hearing today in the hope that the truth would be revealed.

"I pleaded guilty to the two charges on advice without any admission of liability and despite being assured there were valid defences available to me in respect to both charges.

"I am glad that this matter is now finalised and I look forward to moving on and playing football."

Greater Western Sydney has expressed interest in Tippett, but the Giants are now considering their position

 "We now want to see the financial terms on which he will nominate for next month's draft so we can assess his affordability," a statement from CEO David Matthew said.

"We also have to consider whether he is the right fit for the club as we continue to build a strong culture amongst our young playing group.

"These are all factors we will now carefully consider over the coming days before making a decision on whether to draft him with our first selection."

But the Sydney Swans re-affirmed their commitment to securing the key forward in the pre-season draft on December 11.

"Although today's decision is obviously a disappointing setback for Kurt, we have always seen Kurt as a long-term player and we will go to the pre-season draft with the intention of selecting him if he's available at our pick," Sydney Swans General Manager – Football, Dean Moore said.

The ban means Tippett will miss his former club's Round 11 clash against the Swans at AAMI Stadium.

Asked how he felt about Tippett, Crows chairman Rod Chapman said: "Kurt is a fine young man, I think I had a good relationship with him.

"He will be picked up by another club and he will be treated like any other player at another club."

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou said he expected Tippett's manager Peter Blucher to face punishment when the AFL Players' Association begins its investigation into his part in the affair.

The AFLPA said it noted Tippett had accepted the sanctions with legal advice but was concerned about the severity of the sentence.

"We do have some concerns at the severity of the penalty imposed on the player, given that he was taking advice from senior executives at the club and his advisors," a statement from player relations general manager Ian Prendergast said

"Half a season out of a short playing career has a much more serious impact than 6 months out of a much longer career in administration or management."

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