Early Trade Rumours for 2022

[Grantysghost]

Via trade radio - https://www.afl.com.au/news/853648/t...-grundy-latest

Dockers Stand Firm on Lobb

Fremantle's head of list management and player personnel, David Walls, has faced the media to pour cold water on any hopes the Western Bulldogs might have of luring Rory Lobb to Victoria.

"We've had some conversations but we've got no intention of trading Rory," Walls said.

"A 206cm key forward who kicks two goals a game and can go through the ruck, they're very hard to find. We expect Rory to be with us next year. He's a professional, and he'll be able to come back and work with us and we'll support him to have a repeat of the season he had this year."

Walls said Lobb had shown after his failed request to move to GWS last year that he was able to put disappointment aside and play good football with the Dockers.

Walls flagged Fremantle's interest in Gold Coast pair Josh Corbett and Jeremy Sharp, but said the Corbett deal would have no bearing on Lobb's future.

"I can't see how Rory won't be playing for Fremantle next year," he said.

Asked what would tempt Fremantle to deal Lobb to the Bulldogs, Walls set the bar high.

"Naughts (Aaron Naughton) and Bont (skipper Marcus Bontempelli)," he said with a laugh.

Time to move on.

[bornadog]

Time to move on.

We need another ruck, so let's find one

[Scorlibo]

Time to move on.

Cal Twomey suggested that once they've locked in Luke Jackson their tune might change. I'm a bit more skeptical of that given Lobb was played predominantly as a key forward this year, Freo opting to play Logue as the second ruck towards the end of the season in particular.

[Grantysghost]

Cal Twomey suggested that once they've locked in Luke Jackson their tune might change. I'm a bit more skeptical of that given Lobb was played predominantly as a key forward this year, Freo opting to play Logue as the second ruck towards the end of the season in particular.

Yes I think they've got cap room for both so I can't see any requirement for them to let him go. They're a much better side with he and Jackson.
It never really made a lot of sense.

[Scorlibo]

Sam Power on trade radio now

Nothing groundbreaking from Sam today. Was hesitant to comment too much on Lobb given Fremantle's stance. Reiterated that we'll need proper compensation for Dunkley.

Said that the Liam Jones deal would be expected to play out over the next 24 hours however we were waiting to see how some of our current players with free agency status play out, then went on to talk about Cordy as the free agent we were waiting on.

[Grantysghost]

We need another ruck, so let's find one

Grundy to Demons is pretty done I reckon.

These deals rarely manifest during these weeks, unless there's a breakdown of a previous arrangement.

[jazzadogs]

Nothing groundbreaking from Sam today. Was hesitant to comment too much on Lobb given Fremantle's stance. Reiterated that we'll need proper compensation for Dunkley.

Said that the Liam Jones deal would be expected to play out over the next 24 hours however we were waiting to see how some of our current players with free agency status play out, then went on to talk about Cordy as the free agent we were waiting on.

What's the alternative for Jones? We can't trade for a guy that retired, surely?

[soupman]

What's the alternative for Jones? We can't trade for a guy that retired, surely?

If he is being treated as a free agent who generates compensation for Carlton then I can't see why they would rule out trading him. It isn't as if the first part makes sense.

[Axe Man]

Nothing groundbreaking from Sam today. Was hesitant to comment too much on Lobb given Fremantle's stance. Reiterated that we'll need proper compensation for Dunkley.

Said that the Liam Jones deal would be expected to play out over the next 24 hours however we were waiting to see how some of our current players with free agency status play out, then went on to talk about Cordy as the free agent we were waiting on.

Not sure why Cordy's decision would have any bearing on Jones. Surely if Cordy was to leave as a free agent his contract wouldn't be sufficient to trigger any compensation anyway?

[soupman]

Not sure why Cordy's decision would have any bearing on Jones. Surely if Cordy was to leave as a free agent his contract wouldn't be sufficient to trigger any compensation anyway?

Why not? Every bit helps and I'm assuming we can probably get Jones for a pick upgrade. Plus someone like Tomlinson might be a backup option should Zaine depart and we are planning on using the compo pick to get him if that eventuates.

[Axe Man]

Why not? Every bit helps and I'm assuming we can probably get Jones for a pick upgrade. Plus someone like Tomlinson might be a backup option should Zaine depart and we are planning on using the compo pick to get him if that eventuates.

Because I doubt anybody would pay Zaine enough to trigger compensation. But I guess they are waiting just in case, no rush I suppose.

[GVGjr]

We need another ruck, so let's find one

Regardless of if we land Lobb (long odds now) we still need another ruck option. We shouldn't go into next season with just English and Sweet. Lobb is a forward who provides a quality chop out ruck but he's not a week to week ruckman.

[Grantysghost]

Regardless of if we land Lobb (long odds now) we still need another ruck option. We shouldn't go into next season with just English and Sweet. Lobb is a forward who provides a quality chop out ruck but he's not a week to week ruckman.

Meek?

[GVGjr]

Meek?

I'd rather we focus on someone with a bit more vigor

Jokes aside, he would be worth considering.

[GVGjr]

Grundy to Demons is pretty done I reckon.

These deals rarely manifest during these weeks, unless there's a breakdown of a previous arrangement.

If the AFL moves the game to a 5 man IC bench for next season it might provide clubs to have the scope to play 2 genuine ruckman.
Melbourne will be well placed. Spending that level of money on ruckman might be excessive though.