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  • Axe Man
    Hall of Fame
    • Nov 2008
    • 11190

    Re: Well Ruck Me.

    Originally posted by bulldogtragic
    AFL.com saying Rory Lobb is gettsble. Has ties to Victoria. $700,000 a year.

    He’d be the type of ruck Bevo would like. Lobb & English rucking and playing forward…
    No thanks, especially not for that kind of money.

    Only way I would consider it is if his remaining 2 years at $700k became 3 years at around $500k. Wouldn't want to give up too much in a trade either and we have little to bargain with at present.

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    • bulldogtragic
      The List Manager
      • Jan 2007
      • 34289

      Re: Well Ruck Me.

      Originally posted by Mantis
      Pass... like huge pass!

      Not sure we would want big $ tied up on 2 ruck/forwards with neither really fulfilling the no.1 ruck spot.
      It doesn’t change your point, but for clarity his existing contract (coming from GwS) is $700,000. Not necessarily what he’d be asking for now.
      Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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      • The Bulldogs Bite
        Hall of Fame
        • Dec 2006
        • 11269

        Re: Well Ruck Me.

        Originally posted by Mantis
        Pass... like huge pass!

        Not sure we would want big $ tied up on 2 ruck/forwards with neither really fulfilling the no.1 ruck spot.
        Yeah, not sure Lobb is any better in the ruck than English. We could spend far less $$ and give up a lot less to get something closer to what we need.
        W00F!

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        • bulldogtragic
          The List Manager
          • Jan 2007
          • 34289

          Re: Well Ruck Me.

          Originally posted by Axe Man
          No thanks, especially not for that kind of money.

          Only way I would consider it is if his remaining 2 years at $700k became 3 years at around $500k. Wouldn't want to give up too much in a trade either and we have little to bargain with at present.
          I agree if he wants that money, it’s a no. Restructuring the money makes it at least interesting. If we are prepared to go into deficit, as I’m currently arguing, it opens up Pick 18 this year for trade. I’m thinking more what sort of ruck does BEVO want.
          Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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          • Mofra
            Hall of Fame
            • Dec 2006
            • 14972

            Re: Well Ruck Me.

            As I mentioned on the Collingwood thread, one of Cameron or Lynch may be gettable.
            25 years old and 22 years old. Treloar can make the first phone call.
            Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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            • Happy Days
              Hall of Fame
              • May 2008
              • 10151

              Re: Well Ruck Me.

              Lynch has looked good. Cameron has no exposed form as a main ruck and I think on the available evidence is pretty uninspiring.

              Meek is still my preference.
              - I'm a visionary - Only here to confirm my biases -

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              • soupman
                Bulldog Team of the Century
                • Nov 2007
                • 5113

                Re: Well Ruck Me.

                Lobb barely even plays second ruck at Freo, and has publicly stated he doesn't want to play that position. Whenever I watch their games I reckon Acres goes up for more ruck contests than Lobb. Easy pass.

                I don't know a heap about them but Meek and Lynch sound ok. I am a big fan of Ladhams as well but he seems less attainable.
                I should leave it alone but you're not right

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                • Happy Days
                  Hall of Fame
                  • May 2008
                  • 10151

                  Re: Well Ruck Me.

                  Originally posted by soupaman
                  Lobb barely even plays second ruck at Freo, and has publicly stated he doesn't want to play that position. Whenever I watch their games I reckon Acres goes up for more ruck contests than Lobb. Easy pass.

                  I don't know a heap about them but Meek and Lynch sound ok. I am a big fan of Ladhams as well but he seems less attainable.
                  Port aren’t playing him for whatever reason. I really like him too but wonder if he is up to a full time first ruck role.
                  - I'm a visionary - Only here to confirm my biases -

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                  • Mofra
                    Hall of Fame
                    • Dec 2006
                    • 14972

                    Re: Well Ruck Me.

                    Originally posted by soupaman
                    Lobb barely even plays second ruck at Freo, and has publicly stated he doesn't want to play that position. Whenever I watch their games I reckon Acres goes up for more ruck contests than Lobb. Easy pass.

                    I don't know a heap about them but Meek and Lynch sound ok. I am a big fan of Ladhams as well but he seems less attainable.


                    It says here Freo traded him in to be a forward. Also says Hawks "and other clubs" have talked to Max Lynch - I would be surprised if we're not one of them.
                    Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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                    • Axe Man
                      Hall of Fame
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 11190

                      Re: Well Ruck Me.

                      Originally posted by Mofra
                      https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/dep...2e3f285554a21c

                      It says here Freo traded him in to be a forward. Also says Hawks "and other clubs" have talked to Max Lynch - I would be surprised if we're not one of them.
                      Not sure why Hawthorn would be interested in Lynch (and Lynch with the Hawks) with McEvoy and Ceglar playing and the giant Ned Reeves waiting in the wings.

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                      • Mofra
                        Hall of Fame
                        • Dec 2006
                        • 14972

                        Re: Well Ruck Me.

                        Originally posted by Axe Man
                        Not sure why Hawthorn would be interested in Lynch (and Lynch with the Hawks) with McEvoy and Ceglar playing and the giant Ned Reeves waiting in the wings.
                        McEvoy is 31 and it seems it was planned he'd play CHB anyway.
                        Ceglar is 30 and is just ok. Reeves is a stick, Lynch would play seniors tomorrow for a bunch of clubs if available.
                        Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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                        • Axe Man
                          Hall of Fame
                          • Nov 2008
                          • 11190

                          Re: Well Ruck Me.

                          Originally posted by Mofra
                          McEvoy is 31 and it seems it was planned he'd play CHB anyway.
                          Ceglar is 30 and is just ok. Reeves is a stick, Lynch would play seniors tomorrow for a bunch of clubs if available.
                          Didn't realise Ceglar was that old. McEvoy has been playing ruck though and Reeves was playing but hurt his ankle and Ceglar came back in and performed well.

                          Just as a comparison to us, assuming Martin didn't go on, he likely only has to beat Sweet out for a game. At the Hawks he is one of 4 viable options.

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                          • comrade
                            Hall of Fame
                            • Jun 2008
                            • 18043

                            Re: Well Ruck Me.

                            I'd definitely see if McEvoy could be enticed over. His numbers are rock solid this year in the ruck and around the ground and is very durable.
                            Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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                            • 1eyedog
                              Hall of Fame
                              • Mar 2008
                              • 13237

                              Re: Well Ruck Me.

                              Originally posted by comrade
                              I'd definitely see if McEvoy could be enticed over. His numbers are rock solid this year in the ruck and around the ground and is very durable.
                              Rumour is we've tried in the past. Things may have changed but he's contracted in 2022 and a club captain. You'd think he'll see out his career there.
                              But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.

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                              • comrade
                                Hall of Fame
                                • Jun 2008
                                • 18043

                                Re: Well Ruck Me.

                                Originally posted by 1eyedog
                                Rumour is we've tried in the past. Things may have changed but he's contracted in 2022 and a club captain. You'd think he'll see out his career there.
                                I wouldn't be surprised if there are same changes to the on field leadership for next season. I hope Sammy P is still having a crack.
                                Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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