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  • bulldogtragic
    The List Manager
    • Jan 2007
    • 34289

    Re: Rory Lobb

    Originally posted by GVGjr
    Same here, Schache type doesn't necessarily mean Schache.
    Yep. A tall that is competent enough to take minutes while English, Naughton or Keath is taking a breather, or injured in game. No world beater. Even like late 2021 Lewis Young.

    If Darcy isn’t in the starting 18, even playing him off the bench across the ground as needed. You can then roll the dice to bring him on and plug a hole down back (not 6-6-6 start) or throw him forward and go insanely tall as a change up strategy if required.

    Five smalls on the bench doesn’t make a heap of sense. The extra flexibility in height as you rightfully point out G could be something of strategic importance.
    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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    • Bornadog
      WOOF Clubhouse Leader
      • Jan 2007
      • 66894

      Re: Rory Lobb

      Originally posted by bulldogtragic
      Yep. A tall that is competent enough to take minutes while English, Naughton or Keath is taking a breather, or injured in game.
      That is why we are targeting Rory. We don't have any one that can do it.
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      • GVGjr
        Moderator
        • Nov 2006
        • 44756

        Re: Rory Lobb

        Originally posted by bornadog
        I know what you are saying, but why can't we do the same now with 4 players?

        At the end of the day, English needs to rest and someone is needed to replace him during that time. What am I missing?
        I'm really not sure what I'm missing.
        In the past the sub has typically been a versatile midfield type. Depending on the change to a 5 man bench clubs like us might now need to consider how they want to structure the 5th player.
        Do you want him to be a Sweet pure ruck man type or a jack of all trades type or do they just want to add another runner?
        Lobb is forward who is very handy in the ruck so is that still the best fit for us or would a player like Sweet come into the decision making.
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        • Bornadog
          WOOF Clubhouse Leader
          • Jan 2007
          • 66894

          Re: Rory Lobb

          Originally posted by GVGjr
          I'm really not sure what I'm missing.
          In the past the sub has typically been a versatile midfield type. Depending on the change to a 5 man bench clubs like us might now need to consider how they want to structure the 5th player.
          Do you want him to be a Sweet pure ruck man type or a jack of all trades type or do they just want to add another runner?
          Lobb is forward who is very handy in the ruck so is that still the best fit for us or would a player like Sweet come into the decision making.
          Sweet is not good enough at this stage.
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          • GVGjr
            Moderator
            • Nov 2006
            • 44756

            Re: Rory Lobb

            Originally posted by bornadog
            Sweet is not good enough at this stage.
            He wasn't good enough 12 months back and yet we put our faith in Martin as the back up.
            If Sweet only has to ruck for 50% that might assist him.

            Lobb is not the answer as the 2nd ruck man ie a full time ruck man.
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            • Bornadog
              WOOF Clubhouse Leader
              • Jan 2007
              • 66894

              Re: Rory Lobb

              Originally posted by GVGjr
              He wasn't good enough 12 months back and yet we put our faith in Martin as the back up.
              If Sweet only has to ruck for 50% that might assist him.

              Lobb is not the answer as the 2nd ruck man ie a full time ruck man.
              Martin is a proven ruckman, albeit passed it

              Who says we need a 2nd full time ruckman on the ground
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              • GVGjr
                Moderator
                • Nov 2006
                • 44756

                Re: Rory Lobb

                Originally posted by bornadog
                Martin is a proven ruckman, albeit passed it

                Who says we need a 2nd full time ruckman on the ground
                Certainly not you.
                Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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                • Bornadog
                  WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 66894

                  Re: Rory Lobb

                  Originally posted by GVGjr
                  Certainly not you.
                  You asked for my opinion and I gave it to you
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                  • The Bulldogs Bite
                    Hall of Fame
                    • Dec 2006
                    • 11276

                    Re: Rory Lobb

                    Originally posted by GVGjr
                    Certainly not you.
                    Originally posted by bornadog
                    You asked for my opinion and I gave it to you
                    Take it to the nets!
                    W00F!

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                    • Bulldog4life
                      WOOF Member
                      • Oct 2007
                      • 9607

                      Re: Rory Lobb

                      Originally posted by The Bulldogs Bite
                      Take it to the nets!
                      This is one I'd pay to see.

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                      • Bornadog
                        WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                        • Jan 2007
                        • 66894

                        Re: Rory Lobb

                        Originally posted by Bulldog4life
                        This is one I'd pay to see.
                        Don't know why
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                        Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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                        • EasternWest
                          Hall of Fame
                          • Aug 2009
                          • 10002

                          Re: Rory Lobb

                          Originally posted by GVGjr
                          Same here, Schache type doesn't necessarily mean Schache.
                          Originally posted by bulldogtragic
                          Yep. A tall that is competent enough to take minutes while English, Naughton or Keath is taking a break.
                          Oh sure, but to be honest I'm done with "Schache types" (as much as I wish Josh could make it) and if we're talking about filling that spot then let's do it at least with a "Lobb type" who's proven he can actually play and actually play that role.

                          I wonder if Rory Lobb is available? He seems a Lobb type.
                          "It's over. It's all over."

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                          • bulldogtragic
                            The List Manager
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 34289

                            Re: Rory Lobb

                            Originally posted by EasternWest
                            Oh sure, but to be honest I'm done with "Schache types" (as much as I wish Josh could make it) and if we're talking about filling that spot then let's do it at least with a "Lobb type" who's proven he can actually play and actually play that role.

                            I wonder if Rory Lobb is available? He seems a Lobb type.
                            I’d have Lobb in the starting 18 if he gets here.
                            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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                            • EasternWest
                              Hall of Fame
                              • Aug 2009
                              • 10002

                              Re: Rory Lobb

                              Originally posted by bulldogtragic
                              I’d have Lobb in the starting 18 if he gets here.
                              Me too probably, but in place of whom?
                              "It's over. It's all over."

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                              • hujsh
                                Hall of Fame
                                • Nov 2007
                                • 11851

                                Re: Rory Lobb

                                Originally posted by EasternWest
                                Me too probably, but in place of whom?
                                Bruce or Darcy.

                                If they can force Lobb or JUH out then good for them.
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