Fremantle forward Rory Lobb is reportedly expected to request a trade to a Victorian team at the conclusion of this season, despite being contracted at Cockburn through 2023.
The former Giant, who was picked 29th overall at the 2013 National Draft, has played 135 AFL games since debuting during the 2014 season.
Lobb has reached unprecedented heights this season, averaging a career-high 1.9 goals per game and having already achieved his highest goal tally in a season (30) in just 16 matches, topping his next best season total (29) from 24 games in 2016.
With numerous Victorian clubs said to be preparing to make a play for Lobb this off-season, we examine five potential landing spots for the 29-year-old.
4. Richmond
The Tigers would undoubtedly profit from the addition of Lobb to their forward-ruck stocks, with the more-than-likely retirement of club great Jack Riewoldt set to leave a gaping hole at key forward alongside spearhead Tom Lynch.
A Lobb-Lynch pairing would make for a salivatingly lethal forward-line combination, while also alleviating pressure off workhorse ruck Toby Nankervis.
However, Richmond is said to be interested in GWS midfield duo Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper and may look to strike a trade for one or both young Giants at the end of this year, likely not leaving much trade capital left to pursue any potential Lobb opportunity.
