Time to pull the Liam Jones move.

[EasternWest]

Can I just put in here that if you berated Bevo for moving Lobb back vs GWS at Ballarat last year then you should be banned from praising him from doing the same thing 12-months later. I mean, it's not like he's been crafting with the backs throughout the interim.

I think you should go back and check on who it was and narc and we can bully them mercilessly.

Edit: maybe don't I might be one of them, I can't remember. Anyway shut up.

[comrade]

Can I just put in here that if you berated Bevo for moving Lobb back vs GWS at Ballarat last year then you should be banned from praising him from doing the same thing 12-months later. I mean, it's not like he's been crafting with the backs throughout the interim.

I can?t really remember what happened in that game? Did we lose some key defenders in game and had to move Lobb for coverage?

[Before I Die]

Can I just put in here that if you berated Bevo for moving Lobb back vs GWS at Ballarat last year then you should be banned from praising him from doing the same thing 12-months later. I mean, it's not like he's been crafting with the backs throughout the interim.

I think it?s the opposite. If you berated him then you should absolutely praise him now and eat a little humble pie.

[Happy Days]

I can?t really remember what happened in that game? Did we lose some key defenders in game and had to move Lobb for coverage?

Honestly I would keep it that way bro

[hujsh]

I can?t really remember what happened in that game? Did we lose some key defenders in game and had to move Lobb for coverage?

Yes, it was confusing that Naughton did not go back

[Mantis]

Yes, it was confusing that Naughton did not go back

At least Naughton was keeping Taylor 1/2 interested in defending in that game... if Naughton went back, it would've been even easier for GWS to run us down.

[Ozza]

Honestly, Lobb going back is a 'watch' for me. A no comment at this stage.

Can't be judging if it will be a good move based on one week, vs North Melbourne.

I'm petrified of what this may look like v Carlton & Sydney. Hopefully it works.

[Sedat]

Honestly, Lobb going back is a 'watch' for me. A no comment at this stage.

Can't be judging if it will be a good move based on one week, vs North Melbourne.

I'm petrified of what this may look like v Carlton & Sydney. Hopefully it works.

Don't disagree, but I would be far more petrified if it was Khamis instead of Lobb against Carlton & Sydney. What Lobb lacks in actual key defensive experience compared to Khamis (with Keath and Gardner not available), he has the advantage of height, athleticism, ability and a bigger tank over Khamis. Buss is the only other option and is similarly as inexperienced as Lobb as key defender at this level.

Also, having someone like Truck trade up as a 3rd tall and having JOD move up to 2nd tall doesn't do any favours for Jones being able to peel off and rebound. Lobb is the best of the available options - it's by no means not perfect but the strengths/upside outweighs the downside. Also, if there are in-game injuries Lobb has greater flexibility to be deployed elsewhere and is just a far better player than Khamis.