Rory Lobb

[jeemak]

Didn't you already confirm that position?

Match day threads don't count

GVGjnr is a narc.

[westbulldog]

The first two things you mention aren't great, but also aren't helped by a severe lack of supply or being the only viable target forward for much of the game.

Twelve disposals and four marks, a lot of almost marks throughout the game. Not ripping him apart over that.

You need to pay players to come to your club, it's just how it is. If we give him what he wants there's a fair chance he'll give us what we want.

Zaine Cordy is as good as Lobb for half the price.

[jeemak]

Zaine Cordy is as good as Lobb for half the price.

Is this the introduction to the opposite sketches?

If so, you can't do that on WOOF.

[MrMahatma]

Lobb sucked tonight and would be dropped by Bevo. As intense as Schache. I’m off him. Don’t trade him in. He won’t get played.

[Go_Dogs]

Just a bit surprised with the poll results so far because a few weeks back it seemed the vibe of getting him was a lot stronger than it is now.

Lobb is “ok” but he’s not a difference maker.

Darcy has also shown he can become a consistent AFL player sooner rather than later.

Despite a poor showing in the last 2.5 quarters last week, I don’t think Lobb wins us that game.

I can see why we are cooling, it will come down to price I suspect. If Freo need to space for Jackson and we can hold them over a barrel with the draft pick, great - why not. If it’s a higher ask, well let’s have a look elsewhere.

Logue and Darcy Gardiner as key defenders
Grundy is probably only viable if Dunkley leaves - could we pry Meek or Pruess?
A small forward with some goal sense and close down speed - unsure who fits the bill
If West / Garcia aren’t the long term Libba replacement we need to address that too, via draft maybe

[Scraggers]

As soon as Darcy was played in the forward line, the chase for Lobb (for me) stopped. Darcy played the exact role we are looking to do with Lobb. He is now superfluous to our needs. It’s still a no from me.

[DOG GOD]

Lobb is “ok” but he’s not a difference maker.

Darcy has also shown he can become a consistent AFL player sooner rather than later.

Despite a poor showing in the last 2.5 quarters last week, I don’t think Lobb wins us that game.

I can see why we are cooling, it will come down to price I suspect. If Freo need to space for Jackson and we can hold them over a barrel with the draft pick, great - why not. If it’s a higher ask, well let’s have a look elsewhere.

Logue and Darcy Gardiner as key defenders
Grundy is probably only viable if Dunkley leaves - could we pry Meek or Pruess?
A small forward with some goal sense and close down speed - unsure who fits the bill
If West / Garcia aren’t the long term Libba replacement we need to address that too, via draft maybe

I’m also cooling on Lobb.

I’d much rather go for a genuine #1 ruck and have English as #2. That serves us better imho.

If we aren’t going hard for Logue I won’t be happy…another key defender with him is a must.

If the small fwd we are looking at is Rowe, then we might as well fast track Arthur

Got a feeling we will see Lobb, Jones and Rowe in the RWB next year
And take the Dunkley pic to the draft.

If that was our trade week outcome, I’ll be very disappointed, but not surprised in the least.

[Scraggers]

I’m also cooling on Lobb.

I’d much rather go for a genuine #1 ruck and have English as #2. That serves us better imho.

If we aren’t going hard for Logue I won’t be happy…another key defender with him is a must.

If the small fwd we are looking at is Rowe, then we might as well fast track Arthur

Got a feeling we will see Lobb, Jones and Rowe in the RWB next year
And take the Dunkley pic to the draft.

If that was our trade week outcome, I’ll be very disappointed, but not surprised in the least.

Agree with all this. I would also love to see Arthur fast-tracked

[GVGjr]

Agree with all this. I would also love to see Arthur fast-tracked

I'm just not this can be done given the way Footscray is performing.

[bornadog]

If we aren’t going hard for Logue I won’t be happy…another key defender with him is a must.

I don't see Logue as a KPP. Good player but not a CHB or FB.

[The Underdog]

Agree with all this. I would also love to see Arthur fast-tracked

Pretty sure he was always picked with the theory that he’d probably be a slow track guy. Not sure there has been any indication from Jones in the VFL that we can change that.

[josie]

Zaine Cordy is as good as Lobb for half the price.

I beg to differ. Not saying Lobb is Ablett like either.

[bornadog]

Pretty sure he was always picked with the theory that he’d probably be a slow track guy. Not sure there has been any indication from Jones in the VFL that we can change that.

His first year he showed very little. Hopefully he can start to show something next season.

[azabob]

Ever since the move was first discussed I've been against going for Lobb.

Since then i've gone back and forth if we should get him or not.

Watching him Saturday he was the only docker who seemed to be able to take the game on.

But...

Is his less laconic than Josh Schache?
He attacked contests one handed on a few times (this hasn't change from his GWS days).
He does not like to ruck, he does not like to be 2nd ruck
He requested a trade from GWS to Freo at the end of 2018
He requested a trade from Freo to GWS at the end of 2021 (whilst under contract)

For mine he doesn't necessarily chase team success, it is more what can I get out of this.

It is clear we need a second ruck with some height and jump.

I'm just not sure Lobb is our man.

[Bullies]

Pretty sure he was always picked with the theory that he’d probably be a slow track guy. Not sure there has been any indication from Jones in the VFL that we can change that.

Agree the kid is very raw and was always going to be a project player as such for the first couple of years to develop his strength and teach him the game as such. One of the reasons they played him on the wing. Will make an excellent roaming forward once his tank develops a little more. No need to fast track him as they believe he is coming along where they expect him to be at this stage.