Adelaide Crows skipper Nathan van Berlo, right, training with Richard Douglas. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser
ADELAIDE captain Nathan van Berlo has re-signed with the club and delivered a swipe at former teammate Kurt Tippett.
The WA-born midfielder joins lead ruckman Sam Jacobs and key defender Daniel Talia in committing themselves to the Crows until the end of the 2016 season.
Van Berlo said Tippett did not handle last year's contract saga well and left his Crows teammates feeling let down.
After months of speculation, Tippett eventually left the Crows and joined premier Sydney. But he will not play for the Swans until Round 12 because of an AFL suspension for draft and salary cap offences.
"I guess that was a clear example to the playing group of feelings that occur when you don't want to be a part of the playing group,'' van Berlo said.
"In the Kurt Tippett case, it wasn't handled well from his point of view and the players certainly reacted accordingly to that and felt like they were let down.
"They've seen ways they shouldn't do it if they choose to leave our system. But I don't think we'll have that case to deal with any time soon.''
Van Berlo spoke today after the club effectively announced its skipper would see out his playing career as a one-club player.
Transport Safety investigators arrive at the scene of the fatal Salisbury Spitfire crash, a suspected arson attack at Mitchell Park and van Berlo signs a three-year deal with the Crows
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"It was a no-brainer for me to make the decision to stay. With the direction the club is heading in at the moment, I certainly want to be a part of it and I'm really excited to be here for another three years," van Berlo said.
"To be able to spend my whole career here means the world to me. I think I owe it to the club for giving me the opportunity in the first place. I dreamed about playing AFL footy growing up and the club gave me the chance to live that dream."
Van Berlo, who made his debut in 2005, has played 163 games.
Adelaide list manager David Noble said van Berlo's signature was another boost for the club on the eve of the 2013 season.
"Nathan is the ultimate professional and a role model for our entire squad with his strong durability and leadership qualities." Noble said.
"Nathan has been here eight years already and his decision to re-sign for another three is a great vote of confidence in our club's direction."
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