Wests Tigers official podcast Behind The Roar is shining a light on some of the club’s younger players over summer, as preparations continue ahead of the 2024 NRL season.
BTR is available on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
The pre-season series includes six players who are on NRL Development contracts and five who are part of the club’s top-30 roster. Seven are yet to make their NRL debut, and all but two have played in Wests Tigers pathways teams.
This week we chat to Alex Lobb, a goal-kicking winger who joined Wests Tigers from the Dragons at the start of pre-season.
Still living in Wollongong, Lobb wakes most mornings at 4:30 ahead of his trip to Concord.
The early riser talks about his transition to his new club, how playing soccer as a kid has helped his kicking game, his burning desire to make his NRL debut, and a whole lot more.
It’s a new routine for this 22-year-old athlete, in bed by about 8:00pm and clocking on at the Zurich Centre at about 7:00am. But he knows only hard work will help him realise a dream.
“The hard work is essential at this time of the year, and every club is doing it,” said Lobb.
“I’ve got a pretty good routine now, up early and going to bed early.
It’s just about being disciplined so I can get the best out of my training each day.
Alex Lobb
Standing 6’4’, Lobb is one of the tallest wingers in the game and says his aerial ability is one of strengths.
“I’d probably say one of my biggest strengths is in air and I’m a bit of a kick target,” he said.
“I like to do a lot of working coming out of our own end as well.”
After scoring more points than all but one player in the NSW Cup last season, Lobb believes he’ll soon be ready to take the next big step in his football career.
Going into 2024, I’ve set the goal of making my NRL debut this year, that’s what I’m aiming for.
Alex Lobb
