Rory Lobb has still hasn’t requested a trade away from Fremantle despite negotiations already taking place on a deal to send him back to GWS, according to SEN Chief Sports Reporter Sam Edmund.
The 28-year-old remains contracted to the Dockers until 2023, with the Giants recently made aware of Lobb’s interest to a move back to the club where he spent five seasons between 2014 and 2018.
Edmund reports that despite the talk around Lobb’s possible move to GWS, he still hasn’t handed in a formal trade request, largely due to the terms of the Giants offer.
“The Giants would be willing to offer a future second-round pick to make (the deal) happen,” he said on AFL Trade Radio’s Trade Afternoons.
“For all the negotiations that are taking place, Rory Lobb hasn’t actually requested a trade from Fremantle. It’s a bit strange, he hasn’t requested a trade because the deal from GWS isn’t to his liking.
“We know he’s prepared to play for less, he and his management are aware of the situation. GWS has a four-year offer there, the terms aren’t the issue. It’s the money that’s the issue.
“How much less is he prepared to play for? Maybe not as less as we’re led to believe.”
Lobb played 13 games for Fremantle in 2021, averaging 12 disposals and five marks.