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.
5. Collingwood
The Magpies have been in need of a bonafide key forward for some time and Lobb would indubitably help fill that hole at Olympic Park.
Amid the emergence of ruck-forward Darcy Cameron, whispers about Brodie Grundy's uncertain future in black and white have begun to grow louder in recent times, with there being a potential for the contracted 28-year-old to land elsewhere in 2023.
If that scenario were to unfold, Collingwood's list management hierarchy would surely be tempted by the prospect of luring Lobb into Pies colours.
The Magpies would likely have to compete with one or more of the aforementioned four clubs for Lobb's services if they choose to throw their hat in the ring, but it would be reasonable to assume Collingwood will at least show interest in the Swan Districts product.
