PORT Adelaide ruckman Matthew Lobbe wants out of Alberton.

The big man is keen to explore trade options in October, despite being contracted with the Power until the end of the 2019 season.

The Adelaide Advertiser is reporting that the 27-year-old wants to be the first choice ruckman at a club, despite telling Adelaide radio not long ago that he was prepared to fight Paddy Ryder for the No.1 role.

The Dogs came calling last trade period with a lengthy deal, but Lobbe refused and elected to stay at Port Adelaide.

Finals Week 1

As a flow-on effect from his likely departure, Hinkley may be keen to get another ruckman into the club, although out of contract Bulldog Will Minson is reportedly not on Port’s radar.

Brisbane great Alastair Lynch believes Richmond should strongly consider trading for Lobbe.

“He’s got an enormous amount of talent,” Lynch told Fox Sports News Rush Hour.

“There are number of clubs that need ruckman. Probably the biggest one is Richmond footy club. Lobbe would be a good recruit.”

Lobbe was drafted with pick No.16 in 2017 and has played 92 games for the club since debuting in 2010.

He struggled with a knee injury this year, playing just three senior matches.

Majak Daw: Forward or ruck?

NORTH Melbourne big man Majak Daw has indicated he is more of a forward than a ruckman.

The 97kg giant recently signed a three-year deal after spending 2016 playing a mix of both positions at both VFL and AFL level.

“I think I’m just undersized (to be No. 1 ruck),” Daw told AFL 360.

“I’ve played against some bigger ruckmen this year and they have towelled over me. I love playing up forward.”

The 25-year-old also conceded it will be a weird feeling walking back into Arden Street for pre-season without four veterans in the locker room.

“It will be a strange feeling,” he said.

“It’s good for someone like me and will give me more opportunities. But I’ve been at the club for seven years … And they are just great guys of the footy club.

“Part of it hasn’t sunk in yet. It will be more next year when they are not around. You will realise how much of an impact they have had on the players.”

Daw won the AFL mark of the year competition and will also take part in the Grand Final Sprint on Saturday.

BYE TO STAY IN 2017

THE end of season bye is going nowhere.

Fairfax Media reports that the controversial initiative will remain in 2017 but the AFL will look to enhance the lead in to finals.

The post-season bye was introduced as a safeguard after coaches Brad Scott and Ross Lyon rested players just before the 2015 finals series.

The AFL is also set to offer a greater financial reward to the minor premiers, but the Brownlow Medal will likely remain an event for Monday night in Grand Final week.