Following Friday’s AFL Commission hearing, the Sydney Swans have reaffirmed its commitment to secure Kurt Tippett in the AFL Pre-Season Draft.

The AFL Commission suspended Tippett for 11 home and away games and the 2013 NAB Cup, as well as fining him $50,000, for charges stemming from the contract that Tippett signed with Adelaide in 2009.
 
“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 Club will make no further comment prior to the Pre-Season Draft.