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He is in contract so much like Barrass I'd imagine he would cost a first and a second.Bergman would be perfect but he won’t be cheap. He’s basically Vlaustin but 7 years younger.
I'd prefer him to take Freijahs spot and have Freijah spend more time on the wing.He would slot straight into Coffield or Khamis role.
Might cost a bit more than he's worth being contacted
Bergman seems like such an Essendon recruit..
That premiership window shit is the laziest "analysis" I've ever seen - it's literally just percentage split into two dimensionsLooks like Rory is now more likely to stay. Good news.
AFL trade news: Rory Lobb says his future still could be at Whitten Oval after career revival
Rory Lobb’s move to defense has reinvigorated his career at the Western Bulldogs. Here’s how it could shape the rest of his career, as the trade winds circulate.
Matt Forrest, Glenn McFarlane, Josh Barnes and Jay Clark
8 min read
August 1, 2024 - 4:22PM
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AFL: New contenders are beginning to emerge in the Premiership Window as the Finals quickly approach.
Reborn Western Bulldogs defender Rory Lobb says he is back enjoying his football as much as ever after his tumultuous 2024 season settled on a magnet switch.
And he maintains he can now see a future beyond this year at the Whitten Oval.
Earlier this season the 31-year-old seemed destined to join a fourth AFL club next year when he was stuck in the VFL and unable to win a consistent spot in the Bulldogs’ well-armed forward structure.
But after Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy were briefly sidelined with injury and suspension, and following a shock switch to defence on their return, Lobb is playing some of the best form of his decade-long career.
“I have two more years left after this one,” Lobb said of his Bulldogs deal that runs through until the end of 2026.
“I just want to play AFL football. I want to do what I can to help the team as much as I can.
“I don’t like to look too far into the future, but I really enjoy (being at) this club.
Rory Lobb shifted to defence this season. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images.
“I feel like us, at our best, can beat anyone. We’ve got a really good group and a lot of the boys have re-signed (with the Bulldogs) and I feel like we can go a long way.
“Hopefully we can just keep this form going.”
Lobb, who played in two losing preliminary finals for Greater Western Sydney (one of them against the Bulldogs), says he is driven by the pursuit of success and believes his club is well placed in the coming years.
He insists he still has a number of years of good football left in him, having started the game later than most, and is happy to whatever role Luke Beveridge thinks is the best fit for the team dynamic.
“I’ve always said that I am happy to do whatever is best for the club,” he said. “I feel like I am a player who can adapt to whatever role, whether it is wing, forward, back or even in the ruck,” he said. “I am happy playing down back … I already feel comfortable down there.
“I feel like we have been really solid (in recent weeks) so there is no point moving and I am really excited to see where we can take it for the rest of the year.”
The Bulldogs have consistently said that Lobb remains a part of their plans beyond 2024, with the club saying earlier this year it would be unlikely to entertain a trade for him, given Lobb’s versatility.
The Dogs are chasing defender Tom Barrass but the Hawks have emerged as the leader in the chase for the West Coast premiership defender.
Same with Houston. While he's not as good defensively he's their best weapon in attack next rozee & butters. They have forward line problems so maybe moving Houston into the forward line and rotate occasionally in the midfield would work better.Port will have rocks in their head if they let Bergman go
'Wouldn't change a thing': Jamarra on No.1, rejecting 'big bucks', taking a stand - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1185133
I hope articles like this can help people be less critical and at times abusive when players' form drops off. We knew he was having a hard time mentally, we know that media attention and contract talks are difficult distractions, and we know that it's tough to perform at your best as an elite athlete with any form of distraction, and yet some of the tripe posted here was/has been awful. He's still a kid and still working on the mental side of his game. I'm stoked we have him.
Would take Bergman over Barrass. Think he’d add a lot to our defensive mix and help release Freijah up the ground
'Wouldn't change a thing': Jamarra on No.1, rejecting 'big bucks', taking a stand - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1185133
I hope articles like this can help people be less critical and at times abusive when players' form drops off. We knew he was having a hard time mentally, we know that media attention and contract talks are difficult distractions, and we know that it's tough to perform at your best as an elite athlete with any form of distraction, and yet some of the tripe posted here was/has been awful. He's still a kid and still working on the mental side of his game. I'm stoked we have him.
If he isn't re-signed before finals he is signing that Eagles offer and forcing us to match.English still 50/50 to re-sign according to Mitch Clearly. Make of that what you will.
Mark Duffield think’s English will stay at the DogsEnglish still 50/50 to re-sign according to Mitch Clearly. Make of that what you will.
Perhaps the plan is to roll with a 50/50 Lobb & Darcy ruck duo next year with Barrass at FB and Jones at CHB. In that way we pay the Timmy money to Barrass, pay the English compo pick to West Coast for Barrass, and we're in the similar list/cap position but believe it's a stronger on-field unit.English still 50/50 to re-sign according to Mitch Clearly. Make of that what you will.
English still 50/50 to re-sign according to Mitch Clearly. Make of that what you will.
I think the fact that there are no news articles about Baz trying to be fit and become our secret finals weapon means the writing is on the wall. I’d love for him to stay but he’s gone imo.The day after we beat Collingwood, Sanders and Coffield attended my Auskick centre. Bailey Smith was meant to accompany them.
When I asked if Baz was on his way, Riley and Nick looked at each other and for a second there was awkward silence before one of them responded, "I wouldn't expect him to come."
That small interaction took me from 70% sure he was gone to 95%.
It would be disappointing if there wasn't a valid reason as to why he didn't attend. The kids would have loved it.
Jamarra’s only 22 himself but he talks a lot about helping the young kids and being a leader in his community.'Wouldn't change a thing': Jamarra on No.1, rejecting 'big bucks', taking a stand - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1185133
I hope articles like this can help people be less critical and at times abusive when players' form drops off. We knew he was having a hard time mentally, we know that media attention and contract talks are difficult distractions, and we know that it's tough to perform at your best as an elite athlete with any form of distraction, and yet some of the tripe posted here was/has been awful. He's still a kid and still working on the mental side of his game. I'm stoked we have him.
Jamarra
I think the fact that there are no news articles about Baz trying to be fit and become our secret finals weapon means the writing is on the wall. I’d love for him to stay but he’s gone imo.