Recommitted Rory Lobb [trade is off, staying at Fremantle]

[Tippett2Goal]

Reportedly GWS contract offer wasn't what Lobb thought he was worth

 

[Midnite65]

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There is always two sides to a story - sending your client to do a medical with another club is traditionally the final nail in the deal.
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Freo are playing the game, but their story does not add up. Think Lobb wants out, think Freo are just going to have to cut their losses on this one.

700K a year is huge money to pay a player that does not want to be there, prepared to play for less money elsewhere & done a medical with another club. Plus most importantly a disconnect between Freo & Lobbs management.

If, Hill wants to go home and just like Cerra deal Giants need to be compensated for the 21 year old similar to what they paid.

This deal is probably not going to be popular but

1/ Freo Out Lobb & 22 In Future 2nd & Hill (makes the Hill & Cerra deal consistent) ( Clark Deal bares no resemblance Lobb the player is pushing the deal - not the suitor ie GWS in this case) If Freo & GWS do this deal maybe you could also see this deal unlocking the Dawson Deal if GWS on trade 13 & 22 to Adelaide

Or an alternative is although I prefer 1/

2/ Freo Out Lobb & 6 In 13, Future 2nd & Hill values Hill at pick 35 and gives Freo a split of 6

Next to no chance we give up a top 10 pick to move further back in the draft as part of the Lobb deal.

 

[WilloTree]

There is always two sides to a story - sending your client to do a medical with another club is traditionally the final nail in the deal.

Freo are playing the game, but their story does not add up. Think Lobb wants out, think Freo are just going to have to cut their losses on this one.

700K a year is huge money to pay a player that does not want to be there, prepared to play for less money elsewhere & done a medical with another club. Plus most importantly a disconnect between Freo & Lobbs management.

If, Hill wants to go home and just like Cerra deal Giants need to be compensated for the 21 year old similar to what they paid.

This deal is probably not going to be popular but

1/ Freo Out Lobb & 22 In Future 2nd & Hill (makes the Hill & Cerra deal consistent) ( Clark Deal bares no resemblance Lobb the player is pushing the deal - not the suitor ie GWS in this case) If Freo & GWS do this deal maybe you could also see this deal unlocking the Dawson Deal if GWS on trade 13 & 22 to Adelaide

Or an alternative is although I prefer 1/

2/ Freo Out Lobb & 6 In 13, Future 2nd & Hill values Hill at pick 35 and gives Freo a split of 6

Some interesting points, but there have been some developments.

Lobb & 22 In Future 2nd & Hill

Fremantle have rejected GWS Future 2nd as an offer they will consider. The offer has to be something better than a Future 2nd for Lobb.

Lobb & 6 In 13, Future 2nd

Fremantle have been very clear that they want to take their 2 top 10 picks to the draft.

 

[WilloTree]

I thought Tom Hickey played career best footy this year.

Mundy?

 

[DragoDelph]

Some interesting points, but there have been some developments.


Fremantle have rejected GWS Future 2nd as an offer they will consider. The offer has to be something better than a Future 2nd for Lobb.


Fremantle have been very clear that they want to take their 2 top 10 picks to the draft.

Goddammit Willo!!

 

[Purple Suit]

We haven't chased him, he wants out. It's a Freo problem, seems to happen a fair bit.

You did a medical before the story even broke so you are sufficiently interested.

The only way this happens is if we have a replacement lined up and if GWS really want him. I can't see a future pick (unless it was a 1st rounder) working as we could just keep him for 12 months and still hold him next year if still required rather than have currency we can't spend. He would need to perform to have future suitors interested & another big pay day.

I would normally say this doesn't happen except all the trade journos recon he is gone.

 

[Cobbler]

Flawed logic - My 10 yo Holden is not worth S100,000 because I want to buy a near brand new BMW at $100,000

Have you other options other than the $100k car?
Dumb counter by you.

Tell us what ruck/ forward options we have? Because I’m near certain a future 2nd rounder doesn’t get you a ruck/ forward replacement in 2022.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

I thought Tom Hickey played career best footy this year.

Tom hickey has a certain effort and attack on the contest though..Lobb doesnt and you dont suddenly learn that at 29. What he is now is what he will be for the rest of your career..what you see is what you get.

 

[MadMundy]

Are there actual talks of Hill being involved? No thanks, we have enough inconsistent small forwards.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

You did a medical before the story even broke so you are sufficiently interested.

The only way this happens is if we have a replacement lined up and if GWS really want him. I can't see a future pick (unless it was a 1st rounder) working as we could just keep him for 12 months and still hold him next year if still required rather than have currency we can't spend. He would need to perform to have future suitors interested & another big pay day.

I would normally say this doesn't happen except all the trade journos recon he is gone.

Oh God, this is why the Clark deal is currently parked isn't it. You want Neale as well.

 

[DragoDelph]

Oh God, this is why the Clark deal is currently parked isn't it. You want Neale as well.

Yeah, Lachie heard we were interested in Neale, and got all excited...
Turns out it was Shannon.

 

[Purple Suit]

Oh God, this is why the Clark deal is currently parked isn't it. You want Neale as well.

The Clark deal is parked because Geelong are being Greedy. Belly likes to do 2-3 trades a day and soon we won't have 19 or 22 left.

 

[Orange Agent]

Are there actual talks of Hill being involved? No thanks, we have enough inconsistent small forwards.

No, it's been made up.

 

[Orange Agent]

You did a medical before the story even broke so you are sufficiently interested.

The only way this happens is if we have a replacement lined up and if GWS really want him. I can't see a future pick (unless it was a 1st rounder) working as we could just keep him for 12 months and still hold him next year if still required rather than have currency we can't spend. He would need to perform to have future suitors interested & another big pay day.

I would normally say this doesn't happen except all the trade journos recon he is gone.

He's been looking at moving east since mid year. Our interest evolved a lot later due to his interest realising he downgraded after a break up. The beer goggles have worn off and he can now see that he shacked up with a 2/10. He wants to get back with the model but it's a messy break up at this point.

 

[Colonial]

He was at his best in the 2010 Wafl Gf though.

Hes got 12 years on the clock, so hes getting to the end of his career

what a ridiculous comment.

 

[Glek]

No, it's been made up.

Good - so all we have to do is stick firm around Future 2nd. No club will keep a player on 700k that does not want to be there, done a medical with us. It will probably go to the wire but get done. We have the right culture.

( Victorian deal obviously fell over pretty damn obvious what team it was now - 80% of all deals fall over each year anyway)

 

[CatToTheFuture]

The Clark deal is parked because Geelong are being Greedy. Belly likes to do 2-3 trades a day and soon we won't have 19 or 22 left.

Think you'll find the trade is basically agreed. Could easily be Bell trying to bring Geelong assets to a Lobb trade for the benefit of all concerned

 

[MadMundy]

God damn Colin Young is a grub, just running a blatant smear campaign on Bell accusing him of things that everyone knows Colin is responsible for.

If I'm Freo I'm just telling our players if Young is their manager to find a new one, he's utterly terrible. He's gonna try and gaslight us into getting rid of Lobb for significant unders.

 

[DragoDelph]

Think you'll find the trade is basically agreed. Could easily be Bell trying to bring Geelong assets to a Lobb trade for the benefit of all concerned

Either that, or they've been asked to hold off until the last day, to create some drama.
Especially with them filming a new doco around player managers.

Also why it seems that Col Young is being grubbier than normal too. Looks like he's lost control of this one though, such a shame.

 

[Lore]

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

****ing lol, yeah sure, Rory isnt the one driving it, just Colin Young

 

[Retzlaff]

Good - so all we have to do is stick firm around Future 2nd. No club will keep a player on 700k that does not want to be there, done a medical with us. It will probably go to the wire but get done. We have the right culture.

( Victorian deal obviously fell over pretty damn obvious what team it was now - 80% of all deals fall over each year anyway)

Fair enough to want to go back to NSW to spend more time with Zac Langdon's family

 

[eastfreo75]

******* lol, yeah sure, Rory isnt the one driving it, just Colin Young

Sounds like a Super PAC in US politics.

 

[Purple Suit]

******* lol, yeah sure, Rory isnt the one driving it, just Colin Young

Yep, Colin is driving.....his new Mercedes

 

[Colonial]

 

[Wizard]

Good - so all we have to do is stick firm around Future 2nd. No club will keep a player on 700k that does not want to be there, done a medical with us. It will probably go to the wire but get done. We have the right culture.

Good luck with that champ.