Lombard went 90 in R10 — 50 above his 40 BE — and cash gen has flipped to +$6,028/round, the highest in this batch. After a string of sell calls as his cash gen stalled, this is a genuine reversal. At $270.6k averaging 66 with a value of 0.244, the buy case is back on. He is 12 games in so the cash cow window is narrowing, but at these economics you buy the bounce. Add him if you traded out — the numbers justify it.
Leo Lombard
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Should I trade Leo Lombard?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Recent intel
Leo Lombard mentioned in 150k_in_bank comment as part of a suggested trade path: Farrow to Henry via Marshall, Lombard to Rankine.
Lombard traded out last week (already-actioned signal) for JHF.
Leo Lombard among FWD rookies whose cash generation appears to be plateauing. Owner actively seeking replacements.
Community SC field/bench question between Lombard and Dovaston. Only comment recommends Lombard, suggesting community leans toward fielding Lombard this round. Very low engagement — treat as a weak directional signal.
OP considers trading out Lombard alongside Budarick, indicating he is viewed as a low-value or stale cash cow position.
Mentioned as a rookie trade candidate but deemed less urgent than Watkins this week.
Community sentiment around Lombard is bullish for 2026 — expectations he will be a consistent piece for Gold Coast all season after recovering from a rough 2025.
Leo Lombard named Opening Round Rising Star nominee. Commenters noted he had a difficult prior year but showed strong form through preseason and is expected to be an important contributor across the 2026 season.
What people are asking about Leo Lombard
- Is it worth trading in Phoenix Gothard given his recent form and upcoming schedule?17P. GothardFWDTop: Don't trade in — you've missed the cash gen window (50%)