Rory Lobb

[G-Mo77]

That's interesting. From what I have read the last year of his deal is at 750K.
Seems that he and his partner have already purchased a place in South Yarra.

Well no one really knows but it's really conflicting. You talk with Freo supporters with a bit of knowledge and they'll tell you it was front ended.

I go back to the Boyd deal, that was massively front loaded from our internal knowledge but the narrative in the public and media was completely different.

We don't know it all but I tend to lean towards what the Freo guys are saying and if that's what it is it's a pretty shitty thing Lobb is doing. A bit like what Collingwood did to Treloar, backend his contract and then try not to pay him when he gets there. Bad business!

[Boots]

It would be heartbreaking as a Dockers fan to make the semis and then watch as a good chunk of players left or wanted out.

[Grantysghost]

No deal.

[GVGjr]

It would be heartbreaking as a Dockers fan to make the semis and then watch as a good chunk of players left or wanted out.

Yes it will be very frustrating for Fremantle supporters to see so many players looking to depart after what was a very successful season.

[jeemak]

Well no one really knows but it's really conflicting. You talk with Freo supporters with a bit of knowledge and they'll tell you it was front ended.

I go back to the Boyd deal, that was massively front loaded from our internal knowledge but the narrative in the public and media was completely different.

We don't know it all but I tend to lean towards what the Freo guys are saying and if that's what it is it's a pretty shitty thing Lobb is doing. A bit like what Collingwood did to Treloar, backend his contract and then try not to pay him when he gets there. Bad business!

Wouldn't they just have a provision/ protection clause in his contract that would trigger and ensure he doesn't receive in total more than the deal allowed for and balance over the four years instead of five or whatever - with him either having to pay back funds if required or be held to his deal?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Is Jackson worth it for Freo?

It seems they have lowballed a few players (Acres and Logue) and will likely also cough up Lobb (further $$). Not sure I would be overly thrilled about it if I was a fan.

Jackson is likely to never be a genuine week-to-week matchwinner.

[bornadog]

Is Jackson worth it for Freo?

It seems they have lowballed a few players (Acres and Logue) and will likely also cough up Lobb (further $$). Not sure I would be overly thrilled about it if I was a fan.

Jackson is likely to never been a genuine week-to-week matchwinner.

Jackson was ordinary this year, but he is still young and will improve

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Jackson was ordinary this year, but he is still young and will improve

Yes, but is he/can he be a bonafide match winner? Because that's what they're paying for.

The only 'ruck' that has been a matchwinner is Max Gawn IMO. Grundy is/was great but I wouldn't even say he's a genuine matchwinner (but hey, I could be swayed).

It's a big gamble by Freo.

[G-Mo77]

Wouldn't they just have a provision/ protection clause in his contract that would trigger and ensure he doesn't receive in total more than the deal allowed for and balance over the four years instead of five or whatever - with him either having to pay back funds if required or be held to his deal?

Not sure. I'd imagine the contract he's on would be void should he be traded and he'd be free to negotiate a deal with us.

[Go_Dogs]

I usually agree with you TBB, but Jackson is 20 years old has already played ~40 games including being arguably in the top 3-5 impactful players in a winning GF, and was a pick 2 in the draft. He’s exactly the sort of player that teams expend a huge amount of capital to acquire and Freo would be laughing all the way, even at no doubt the hefty price they’ll pay.

It’s hard to see Jackson being anything but a 200+ gamer with multiple AAs over the course of the next 10-12 years IMO. He’s mobile and flexible enough to play multiple roles / positions, can influence around the contest at ground level and in the air, and will only get better.

[GVGjr]

Is Jackson worth it for Freo?

It seems they have lowballed a few players (Acres and Logue) and will likely also cough up Lobb (further $$). Not sure I would be overly thrilled about it if I was a fan.

Jackson is likely to never be a genuine week-to-week matchwinner.

I don't know how they measure it in terms of being worthwhile but I think most clubs would be very interested to get him.
I don't get the numbers being mentioned though because I don't think any ruck man is worth that sort of investment.

[Bulldog4life]

Regarding Lobb forward/rucks at 207cm are pretty hard to find.

[azabob]

Regarding Lobb forward/rucks at 207cm are pretty hard to find.

Funnily enough English is that height and a good option as 2nd forward/ruck.

[Bulldog4life]

Funnily enough English is that height and a good option as 2nd forward/ruck.

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

[azabob]

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

That made me laugh. I had not previously heard that!