1 / 8Moving to Sydney was all about getting the best out of himself as a player. (Photo by Getty Images) 2 / 8Moving to Sydney was all about getting the best out of himself as a player. The surf is a bonus. (Photo by Getty Images) 3 / 8"Being surrounded by all these guys is motivation ... " (Photo by Getty Images) 4 / 8The star Adelaide recruit in 2009, tangling with Phil Davis [now across town with GWS]. (Photo by Getty Images) 5 / 8A forgettable 2014 grand final ... that the Swans can't forget. (Photo by Getty Images) 6 / 8In the ruck or up front, Tippett's time to shine is now. (Photo by Getty Images) 7 / 8(Photo by Getty Images) 8 / 8(Photo by Getty Images) Moving to Sydney was all about getting the best out of himself as a player. (Photo by Getty Images) 1 / 8 Moving to Sydney was all about getting the best out of himself as a player. The surf is a bonus. (Photo by Getty Images) 2 / 8 "Being surrounded by all these guys is motivation ... " (Photo by Getty Images) 3 / 8 The star Adelaide recruit in 2009, tangling with Phil Davis [now across town with GWS]. (Photo by Getty Images) 4 / 8 A forgettable 2014 grand final ... that the Swans can't forget. (Photo by Getty Images) 5 / 8 In the ruck or up front, Tippett's time to shine is now. (Photo by Getty Images) 6 / 8 (Photo by Getty Images) 7 / 8 (Photo by Getty Images) 8 / 8 Kurt Tippett's star power His move to the Swans wasn't as apocalyptic as everyone thought it would be. Maybe ... Home AFL Galleries Kurt Tippett's star power By Jeff Centenera Jun 17 2015 6:00AM By Jeff Centenera Jun 17 2015 6:00AM His move to the Swans wasn't as apocalyptic as everyone thought it would be. Maybe ... SHARE Tags: afleditorialfeatureskurt tippettkurt tippett aflkurt tippett aussie ruleskurt tippett australian ruleskurt tippett footykurt tippett inside sportkurt tippett swanskurt tippett sydneykurt tippett sydney swans SHARE Related Articles Feature Story: Moving the Needle The Aussies at The Open Huggan: Is McIlroy the best European golfer of all time? Latest News Checo Pérez and Valtteri Bottas return to the grid with Cadillac for 2026 21 Jan 2026 Cadillac prepares for F1 debut as new team faces steep climb 26 Jan 2026 New F1 magazine launches in Australia for 2026 28 Jan 2026 Most Read Carlton’s 1987 Premiership: 30 years on 10 Jul 2017 AFL coaches mourn brother's sudden death 24 Nov 2016 Drinks With Leigh Mathews 19 May 2009 List of every AFL player retiring in 2017 16 Aug 2017 Share