Past Tom Rockliff (2008-2017)

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Tom Rockliff weighing up his future at Brisbane Lions as rival clubs circle
THERE is fresh doubt about whether Tom Rockliff will remain in Brisbane as the former captain weighs up his future.

The Lions have an offer in front of Rockliff, he is understood to be still undecided even in the post-season about whether to accept it or move to another club.

The Lions had been confident about Rockliff remaining in Brisbane, but there is more doubt surrounding the midfielder, with rival clubs believing he is a good chance to move.

Sources said “a number of clubs” were interested in Rockliff, who was up for trade last year and had very little interest but has more currency in 2017 following an improvement in performance and attitude. While the Lions sought to trade Rockliff this time last year, they have been impressed by his approach this year and are hoping to retain the free agent.

Rockliff’s partner is due to give birth soon and he is also having post-season shoulder surgery. He averaged 24 disposals per game this year. “The way he’s acting and talking around the footy club I don’t think he’s going anywhere,” Fagan told Melbourne radio station SEN three weeks ago. "He seems very happy at the moment. His wife is pregnant, he’s just built a new house. “I’d be hopeful that he stays.”
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bit of a pity gave us his all . thought he was a lion for life

playing for a poor mans Collingwood ? enjoy and good luck rocky
 
Why Rockliff would leave a club that is definitely on the way up, for one in decline defies logic. Must have something to do with the money, but remember ...



Once he realises what a tight knit bunch of flogs they are at Port Adelaide, he will miss us. He should ask Akermanis how things worked out at Footscray for a mature age player with tickets on himself, arriving at a club with a group of senior players who had been wizzing in each other’s pockets for years.

Hope Rockliff enjoys the balance of his career.
 
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FORMER Brisbane Lions captain Tom Rockliff has one foot inside Alberton Oval after officially accepting a free agency offer from Port Adelaide on Tuesday.

Rockliff, 27, was also hotly pursued by Carlton, with the Blues rolling out club greats Stephen Kernahan and Chris Judd in a meeting with the All Australian midfielder in an attempt to sway him to move to Ikon Park.

But Rockliff informed Carlton last week that he had opted to join Port, and the Power made it official on Tuesday when they tabled a free agency offer with the AFL.

It's believed Rockliff is set to join the Power on a four-year deal worth about $650,000 a season.
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http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-10-10/rocky-takes-the-road-to-port-with-fa-offer
 

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