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He recorded a career-high 21 passes, along with nine marks, 14 interceptions and three tackles, often facing off against dangerous Jeremy Cameron in that game, to help secure a 47-point win.
It was that game that Loeb said made it very difficult for Beveridge to leave him out. Speaking after the match, Beveridge said Loeb and Poco James were “impregnable” in impressive performances as key defenders.
“The thing about Rory is that he was very difficult at times when he wasn't in the team because he's such a good player, such a good professional and such a good human being really,” Beveridge said at the time.
Despite the old saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” Loeb embraced his defensive role with a passion for learning.
“I feel like I still have a lot of football experience. I've got two more years here with the Dogs. I'm really enjoying football, and I'm really enjoying my new role,” he says.
“It's a great culture, I enjoy being there every day and working on new things as a midfielder. I hope I can play longer than two years. I feel I can play until I'm 40, but we'll see how my body handles it.”
As the Bulldogs prepare to face the Hawks in a crucial elimination final on Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Lobb says there is an air of excitement at the venue, with the club's VFL team qualifying for a preliminary final after winning the weekend.
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The Hawks had a better win over the Bulldogs in Round 8, holding on for a seven-point win at Marvel Stadium, and Loeb says they are looking forward to a rematch with a Hawks side in good form.
“We rely on the system a lot, as back-up players. I’m sure I’ll end up with some young players, which I hope I don’t end up with Jenny (Jack Genevan) or Wizard (Nick Watson); they’re so quick, so hopefully I can stick with Cholez (Mabior Chole) as much as possible.”
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