Rory Lobb

[bornadog]

I think I have said this before ironically Tim said when he came to our club his game was modeled on Rory's game.

Therein lies the problem

[bulldogtragic]

Jon Ralph:

Could Fremantle trading Rory Lobb to the Western Bulldogs for pick 29 unlock the Luke Jackson deal? That is what he will be hoping as he remains in Melbourne awaiting movement on a trade the Dockers have said won't happen.

Melbourne says it wants two first-rounders and a second-rounder or two picks within 10 (including one within the first seven picks) for Jackson. But if the Dockers can't find those early top-10 picks the could trade their first-rounder, future first- rounder and secure 29 from the Dogs for Lobb.

[GVGjr]

Jon Ralph:

Could Fremantle trading Rory Lobb to the Western Bulldogs for pick 29 unlock the Luke Jackson deal? That is what he will be hoping as he remains in Melbourne awaiting movement on a trade the Dockers have said won't happen.

Melbourne says it wants two first-rounders and a second-rounder or two picks within 10 (including one within the first seven picks) for Jackson. But if the Dockers can't find those early top-10 picks the could trade their first-rounder, future first- rounder and secure 29 from the Dogs for Lobb.

I remain convinced we will get Lobb over to the kennel, I'm not as sure we really need him though.

[KT31]

I remain convinced we will get Lobb over to the kennel, I'm not as sure we really need him though.

Fully agree with you GVGjr.

[The Underdog]

I remain convinced we will get Lobb over to the kennel, I'm not as sure we really need him though.

I’m massively underwhelmed by the prospect.

[Grantysghost]

I remain convinced we will get Lobb over to the kennel, I'm not as sure we really need him though.

What makes you so certain?

The way he reportedly reacted to the news made me belie e it was doneski.

[Happy Days]

I’m not gonna not be a member or stop going to games or anything like that, but we pay a cent more than pick 29 for Lobb and I’m gonna egg and maybe tag up Whitten Oval hold me to it.

[Grantysghost]

I’m not gonna not be a member or stop going to games or anything like that, but we pay a cent more than pick 29 for Lobb and I’m gonna egg and maybe tag up Whitten Oval hold me to it.

I'll help.

We hitting Skinner too?

[GVGjr]

What makes you so certain?

The way he reportedly reacted to the news made me belie e it was doneski.

A few things:
He's purchased a home in South Yarra
Fremantle will need some picks to help them land Jackson
As a club they will not want to piss off his mega player agent
Do they really need Lobb if they land Jackson

Lets see if that theory holds up

[bornadog]

At this stage, there is no one else to play that Ruck, Fwd role and he is an upgrade on whatever we can dish up.

[Swoop]

What are the alternatives?

If we develop Darcy and Jamarra in our forward line, it makes it hard for us to be competitive late in September.

What other realistic ruck/forwards are out there that can contribute immediately? Joel Amartey from Swans was overlooked for the Grand Final, can we offer him better job security?

I understand Lobb isn't everyone's preference, but what's the realistic solution?

[EasternWest]

I’m not gonna not be a member or stop going to games or anything like that, but we pay a cent more than pick 29 for Lobb and I’m gonna egg and maybe tag up Whitten Oval hold me to it.

But how can we when we are not narcs?

[Grantysghost]

A few things:
He's purchased a home in South Yarra
Fremantle will need some picks to help them land Jackson
As a club they will not want to piss off his mega player agent
Do they really need Lobb if they land Jackson

Lets see if that theory holds up

There has been some talk they were going to play Jackson in a Blicavs style role.

So they'd still need Lobb.

[jeemak]

But how can we when we are not narcs?

It's not being a narc if you're asked to do it.

[jeemak]

I really don't see what the fuss is all about, and how we could think we couldn't use him.

Any expectations of consistency on Darcy or JUH are still premature, and I reckon if Bruce doesn't fire a shot next year which is more than a chance we'll be regretting not doing something about it.

Lobb is the only competent player available who can provide cover for all of those players mentioned (let's not kid ourselves that Grundy is a chance to come to us), and he's just come off a career best year. If everyone's playing well and it means we have to develop Darcy back as an interceptor while he matures then that's fine as well.

A mid to high second round pick is about right.