Gonna be a breakout season. Can replace Dunks grunt and field kicking. Just need to get him a mattress sponsorship.Quote:
Originally Posted by EasternWest
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Gonna be a breakout season. Can replace Dunks grunt and field kicking. Just need to get him a mattress sponsorship.Quote:
Originally Posted by EasternWest
In some of the VFL I saw last year, his work once the ball hit the ground was his biggest asset for a bloke his size, as was the fluid movement at ground level. His ability to pluck marks from a standing / small leap position at the highest point is a good skill but will really be best one v one deep. His intercept work a highlight too.Quote:
Originally Posted by dog town
Ideally he plays 5-10 games This year at senior level when form of others (or injury / rest for some of our older talls) allows.
Back on the Lobbster, I’m increasingly excited to see him play. As a second fiddle forward who spends time in the ruck, working with a few other studs, I think we can unlock a lot more than what Freo did last year. Playing under the roof should also suit. The most interesting element is how we structure our forward line, transition and ball movement to play to our new strengths.
While he plays, either Lobb or Naughton will get the 2nd tall. Both attracted the no 1 defender last year. There is the real possibility that one of them finds 2023 easier that 2022.Quote:
Originally Posted by Go_Dogs
If we can really nail down that mobile 3rd marking option (JUH how badly do you want it?) then we have some proper structure in the F50.
IMPRESSED BY RECRUIT’S PRE-SEASON IMPACT
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The Western Bulldogs are “rapt” with how recruit Rory Lobb has looked this pre-season according to AFL Media’s Josh Gabelich.
Lobb joined the Bulldogs for pick No. 30 and a future second-round selection in the trade period following a career-best season with Fremantle where he kicked 36 goals.
According to Gabelich, the Bulldogs have seen why the Dockers were so reluctant to let him go with his teammates “raving” about what he’s already brought to the line-up in training.
With a key role inside 50 beckoning for the 29-year-old, Gabelich expects his mere presence to help out the club’s other tall forwards.
“They’re rapt with him (Lobb) so far,” Gabelich told SEN WA.
“He had a little scare a couple of weeks ago with his ankle, but he actually never missed a session in the end.
“They’ve partnered him with Aaron Naughton and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan so far across the summer.
“I think we’ll see Aaron Naughton and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (improve) - speaking to a lot of people around the club over the last couple of days - the benefit of Rory Lobb isn’t just what he brings in terms of his output, but what he does for Naughton and Ugle-Hagan.
“I spoke with Naughton and he was just raving about Rory Lobb and what he’s brought to that forward line.
“I just think you’ll see it in those two because they’re still quite young, Naughton especially and Ugle-Hagan, I think Naughton will bring plenty.”
With a three-pronged tall forward line, Gabelich expects there to be a selection squeeze at the Bulldogs with players like Josh Bruce trying to earn a place in the team down back.
After also adding Liam Jones in the off-season, Gabelich expects Luke Beveridge’s biggest selection headache to surround the club’s tall timber.
“But the question is how do they fit all of these talls into the same side? it was only a few years ago that they struggled for depth at either end,” Gabelich said.
“They bring in Rory Lobb and bring in Liam Jones as a free agent, all of the sudden there’s pressure for spots.”
The Bulldogs open their 2023 season with a Round 1 clash against Melbourne at the MCG on March 18.
He's borderline flying, really training the house down and the boys are getting around him.
Did I miss anything?
Has he unveiled a shithouse stomach tattoo as yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by EasternWest
Honestly, Lobb is a great get for us and he'll drop off just as Darcy is ready for regular time forward. Arguably, for what we need him for there is probably no other player in the competition who is a better fit. Even the fact he can kick 60m bombs stretches the opposition defensive zone by an extra 5-10m, meaning we should find more holes to lead into if we're in a slow play.
While Lobb has been hampered by injury, how do you see his impact of the game day side so far?
English growing into the season really well. With genuine actual support.
Marra getting the lesser defender. Until he kicks a bag.
Bruce moved into defence and has since played every game there.
Darcy being forced to develop at VFL and earn a spot on form not potential.
Haven?t yet seen what Weightman might add/change yet either.
While we wait for him to get fully match fit.
Agree BT, Lobb is starting to get use to how we play and is a terrific backup for Tim. I would like to see him hold more contested marks, but I think we are looking dangerous up forward and lots of teams will struggle with the match ups.
Great points @BT and they are all positives that Lobb has brought to the team . We are not getting exposed in the ruck when English has a rest . Also we dont need to use a makeshift ruckman which deprives our players from playing their designated positions.Quote:
Originally Posted by bulldogtragic
Lobb stepped up in important moments yesterday . His marking let him down due to slippery conditions but he held his own
If he kicks a couple each week it will be a good season. Nearly plucked a few good marks last night. Building.
He's a long way off from delivering on my expectations of him but the next 3 weeks will start to tell the story. For a player who kicked 36 goals last season and was effective in the back up ruck role I'm expecting a similar type return this year.
I am not expecting 36 goals, because unlike Freo, we are sharing the goals around with Naughton and JUH. If he can provide support in the forward line as well as in the ruck - something like last night, then he has done his job.Quote:
Originally Posted by GVGjr
I certainly want 30 goals from him as he should be more lethal with his goal kicking by playing more games at Marvel.Quote:
Originally Posted by bornadog
I definitely want to see a better output in the ruck as well. Both of these standards are very achievable. We didn't recruit a spare parts player and my expectations are much higher than that.
He has definitely got better than his first two weeks, hopefully he keeps improving.
I'm a bit with you here. I want him to hit the scoreboard consistently, be strong when relieving in the ruck, but also get off the chain from time to time when we need him to if JUH and Naughton aren't contributing how we'd like.Quote:
Originally Posted by GVGjr
He's an experienced and talented player who if he works hard can deliver good results.