The Swans had an 80-minute training session to keep sharp during their bye weekend, just over half of which was game simulation.
Coach John Longmire was somewhat coy about how Tippett performed, saying a couple of young defenders spent time on the big key forward, without naming any names.
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He also "took a couple of grabs and kicked a few goals", but to Longmire the polarising former Adelaide Crow was just another player out on the park as his side prepares to face Port at AAMI Stadium.
"I understand people's interest in it, but for me it was about him and everyone else," Longmire told AFL.com.au.
"A few of the young blokes were rotating through him and I was looking at him and everyone else.
"He took a couple of grabs and kicked a couple of goals, but I wasn't there counting scores. It didn't worry me to be honest.
"He looked alright and moved alright and we'll make the call early next week whether he'll play.
"He's still obviously a massive chance to play, but we'll make that decision early next week."
Apart from a press conference when he first arrived in Sydney, Tippett has been largely shielded from the media as he settles into his new home.
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But he has filmed a short documentary that will be screened on pay television on Saturday night.
In it, Tippett reveals the repeat concussions he suffered playing for the Crows made him contemplate life after football and were a key factor behind his move to the Swans.
"It sort of makes you think a bit about your life (and) maybe (become) more aware of what I was doing outside of football,'' he said.
"You've got to be living a fairly balanced lifestyle because if you're all caught up in football and that's taken away from you, you've got to have something else to go on with.
"From that time onwards I was thinking about my future and where it would go and what it would be like.
"I wanted to put myself in a spot where I'd feel I'd be most happy and as a result get the most out of myself as an athlete.
"That was probably the biggest reason behind my decision.''
Lewis Jetta (shin) and Sam Reid (quad) both sat out Saturday's training session as they nurse their injuries.
Jetta is likely to return to the side to face the Power, while Reid may need some more time on the sidelines to ensure the quad muscle he tore against Collingwood in round nine has fully healed.
Tippett will play as a permanent forward if, as expected, he is selected, meaning Jesse White – originally offered as trade bait last year as the Swans tried to recruit Tippett – will retain his place as Mike Pyke's back-up ruckman.
"Obviously with Mummy (Shane Mumford) going out injured, Jesse is a real chance," Longmire said.
"He did quite well for us last time in Adelaide.
"He's moving well and competing well so he may get another opportunity, which will be good for him."
James Dampney is a reporter for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @AFL_JD
