Rory Lobb

[Axe Man]

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WILL RORY LOBB GET TO THE WESTERN BULLDOGS?

Fremantle has stated outright it won’t be trading Lobb, who the Dogs committed to long before Sam Darcy stated his case as a 2023 weapon of choice.

So what it comes down to is whether the Dockers need a Dogs draft pick to broker the Luke Jackson deal, and how much do the Dogs actually want Lobb?

Given Melbourne wants a pick at 7 or better and a future first – or two top-10 picks – for Jackson, the Dockers have plenty on their plate trying to assemble that suite of picks.

They might only get the Liam Jones compo pick in the third round for Acres, they might only get a future second-rounder for Griffin Logue.

Surely the Roos would be prepared to hand over the future second and third-rounders they secured in their special assistance package for both Logue and Darcy Tucker.

But Fremantle also wants Gold Coast’s Jeremy Sharp as the wingman to replace Acres, so it might eventually need the Dogs’ pick.

The unanswered question is whether a Bulldogs side which has lost Josh Dunkley’s 18 goals and could get multiple picks for him from the Lions is prepared to offer more than its current second-rounder at pick 30.

If they think they have enough forward cover, letting Lobb go might be as easy as standing on their digs with the current offer.

[Mofra]

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But Fremantle also wants Gold Coast’s Jeremy Sharp as the wingman to replace Acres, so it might eventually need the Dogs’ pick.

Hmmmm..... 3 team deal potential?

[GVGjr]

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With Freo's position of being a firm no at this stage about trading Lobb how long should we wait to see if that stance softens at all?
Do we see it right through to the deadline end or do we put a stop watch on it so that we might be able to get involved in other deals?

Given we have committed to Lobb and that we would treat that commitment seriously I think we will hold out as long as we can but there will have to come a time when it's deal or no deal.

[bulldogtragic]

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With Freo's position of being a firm no at this stage about trading Lobb how long should we wait to see if that stance softens at all?
Do we see it right through to the deadline end or do we put a stop watch on it so that we might be able to get involved in other deals?

Given we have committed to Lobb and that we would treat that commitment seriously I think we will hold out as long as we can but there will have to come a time when it's deal or no deal.

Leave an open offer for them accept up to trade time. I.e.Pick 30 and future 3rd.

Then move on. They will accept it or not. No extra effort will change the end result.

[G-Mo77]

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Leave an open offer for them accept up to trade time. I.e.Pick 30 and future 3rd.

Then move on. They will accept it or not. No extra effort will change the end result.

This, no point in going back and forth, put best offer there and leave it for them to decide later. I think they're bluffing personally.

[Axe Man]

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Freo haven't traded Meek to the hawks yet and won't if Lobb leaves. Whilst Meek remains there is still life in a potential Lobb deal.

[GVGjr]

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Assuming Freo land Josh Corbett and Jeremy Sharp from Gold Coast then Luke Jackson from Melbourne I think their position with Rory Lobb might soften.

[Dancin' Douggy]

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I’m really hoping this one falls over. Has a touch of the Kingsley Hunter’s about it.

[Axe Man]

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Rory Lobb’s manager hits out as Freo dig in

Fremantle are showing no signs of letting up on blocking Rory Lobb’s desired move to the Western Bulldogs - and the footballer has similarly dug his heels in.

Lobb, under contract with the Dockers for 2023, was so intent on switching clubs this year he bought a house in South Yarra that settled for $1.85m in August.

His manager Colin Young told 7NEWS Melbourne’s Tom Browne on Tuesday the plans stemmed from firm comments after last year’s trade period, with more recent public remarks by Freo now raising eyebrows.

“He’s obviously frustrated and disappointed that the discussions have been made through the media about where he sits at Freo, when he thought there probably would be a trade happening this year after discussions after trade period last year,” Young said.

“That’s probably why he bought the house, thinking that a trade would happen.”

[EasternWest]

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Rory Lobb’s manager hits out as Freo dig in

Fremantle are showing no signs of letting up on blocking Rory Lobb’s desired move to the Western Bulldogs - and the footballer has similarly dug his heels in.

Lobb, under contract with the Dockers for 2023, was so intent on switching clubs this year he bought a house in South Yarra that settled for $1.85m in August.

His manager Colin Young told 7NEWS Melbourne’s Tom Browne on Tuesday the plans stemmed from firm comments after last year’s trade period, with more recent public remarks by Freo now raising eyebrows.

“He’s obviously frustrated and disappointed that the discussions have been made through the media about where he sits at Freo, when he thought there probably would be a trade happening this year after discussions after trade period last year,” Young said.

“That’s probably why he bought the house, thinking that a trade would happen.”

Does anyone know Lobb? Is he a bit thick?

[Axe Man]

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Does anyone know Lobb? Is he a bit thick?

[EasternWest]

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[GVGjr]

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Rory Lobb’s manager hits out as Freo dig in

Fremantle are showing no signs of letting up on blocking Rory Lobb’s desired move to the Western Bulldogs - and the footballer has similarly dug his heels in.

Lobb, under contract with the Dockers for 2023, was so intent on switching clubs this year he bought a house in South Yarra that settled for $1.85m in August.

His manager Colin Young told 7NEWS Melbourne’s Tom Browne on Tuesday the plans stemmed from firm comments after last year’s trade period, with more recent public remarks by Freo now raising eyebrows.

“He’s obviously frustrated and disappointed that the discussions have been made through the media about where he sits at Freo, when he thought there probably would be a trade happening this year after discussions after trade period last year,” Young said.

“That’s probably why he bought the house, thinking that a trade would happen.”

If Young and his team weren't checking in with Freo during this season to gauge this then they've done Lobb a disservice.
There is still a fair chance this deal will get done and this is just more posturing to get a better return from us.

[Bornadog]

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Acres on Lobb: “The conversations he had with them, I feel like he was really ready to move and I suppose he thought Fremantle were on the same page as him, that he would be traded to Victoria.” “He has the house and his partner is living there. I hope for his sake he gets the trade done. I know he is desperate to get to Victoria. I feel for the guy, but he is contracted.”

[Missing Dog]

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I believe Freo's stance won't change until they have secured Jackson.