Kurt Tippett

Australian footballer and AFL star

Kurt Tippett - Australian footballer and AFL star
Born

May 8th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Professional Australian rules footballer, played for the Sydney Swans and the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League (AFL). Made his debut in 2008 with Adelaide, where he quickly gained recognition for his scoring ability and versatility on the field. Transferred to the Sydney Swans in 2013, contributing to the team's success in multiple seasons. Known for his height and athleticism, Tippett played as a forward and was instrumental in key matches throughout his career.

Played for Adelaide Crows from 2008 to 2012

Joined Sydney Swans in 2013

Participated in the 2014 AFL Grand Final

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