Rory Lobb has reportedly been left “rocked” and “furious” with Fremantle's stance to refuse his trade request.
Lobb confirmed rumours he would seek a trade to Victoria earlier this week, however the club was quick to inform the tall forward he would not move clubs.
In a statement to Fremantle’s website, head of footy operations Peter Bell said: “Rory indicated that he was seeking a trade, we had a conversation with Rory where we informed him that due to his contracted status and the importance that he has for our structure, we wouldn’t be able to facilitate a trade for Rory.”
Lobb is contracted for another season at Fremantle.
SEN’s Chief Sports Reporter Sam Edmund says Lobb and his management had an understanding that the trade request would be granted.
“Now, Lobb has been wanting out since then (last trade period) and there have been discussions as far back as 10-12 months ago with Fremantle indicating they would trade him this year,” Edmund told SEN’s Crunch Time.
“So Peter Bell saying they wouldn’t sanction a trade has rocked him a fair bit.”
In addition to the disgruntlement, 9 News Perth reported on Friday that Lobb failed to rock up to a compulsory Dockers’ player meeting.
Rory Lobb has failed to front a compulsory player-meeting at Cockburn in a week of off-field drama for the Dockers.
— 9News Perth (@9NewsPerth) September 16, 2022
Lobb has one year to run on his contract and Fremantle have knocked back his request for a trade to the Bulldogs. #9News pic.twitter.com/g4MVChfllG
The report states Lobb is “furious” with Fremantle following the tumultuous week.
The Dockers conducted exit interviews this week after being knocked out of the finals by Collingwood, with Blake Acres, Griffin Logue and Darcy Tucker also intending to look for a trade.