Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
So if Polec was available i wonder if we would have still taken Conca
So if Polec was available i wonder if we would have still taken Conca
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Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
No. We never rated Polec at pick 6 despite what the media was saying. We didn't rate his kicking was what I was told. I differed from that opinion but you have to trust the club on that.
I dare say, unless Swallow or Day slipped, there was no one else we would of taken at 6.
Francis has said he was watching Conca since Round One and knew back then he was a top ten pick. Since they have seen every single one of his games. Dare say he was the one we wanted.
French Tiger said:
No. We never rated Polec at pick 6 despite what the media was saying. We didn't rate his kicking was what I was told. I differed from that opinion but you have to trust the club on that.
I dare say, unless Swallow or Day slipped, there was no one else we would of taken at 6.
Francis has said he was watching Conca since Round One and knew back then he was a top ten pick. Since they have seen every single one of his games. Dare say he was the one we wanted.
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
The question is did we see every game of the other players we had the opportunity of getting. I'm not saying it was the wrong choice but there's no getting around the fact FJ is going to get crucified if Heppell or Caddy become stars are Conca doesn't make it.
The question is did we see every game of the other players we had the opportunity of getting. I'm not saying it was the wrong choice but there's no getting around the fact FJ is going to get crucified if Heppell or Caddy become stars are Conca doesn't make it.
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Of course, but does he get a medal if Conca is a star and the other two are just players?
All recruiters are under the same pressure.
He would of seen everyother player we had on our list and put them through the same assessment as Conca got. Reading what Francis is saying, Conca excelled in front of everyone on a lot of our testing results.
There is no doubt listening and watching Francis, you can tell he got the man he wanted and is confident that he will be the player they envision and fit into our structure.
Disco08 said:
Of course, but does he get a medal if Conca is a star and the other two are just players?
All recruiters are under the same pressure.
He would of seen everyother player we had on our list and put them through the same assessment as Conca got. Reading what Francis is saying, Conca excelled in front of everyone on a lot of our testing results.
There is no doubt listening and watching Francis, you can tell he got the man he wanted and is confident that he will be the player they envision and fit into our structure.
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Curious to know if FJ also had a soft spot for Heppell, there's been a lot of talk about our interest since his u/16 days?
Tigerbob said:
Curious to know if FJ also had a soft spot for Heppell, there's been a lot of talk about our interest since his u/16 days?
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Watching the (RFC) highlights for the squirrel and he actually knows how to shepherd for team mates, wonder how long he will keep being able to do that, we really need to get better at this kind of stuff...
Seems he can tackle too.
Watching the (RFC) highlights for the squirrel and he actually knows how to shepherd for team mates, wonder how long he will keep being able to do that, we really need to get better at this kind of stuff...
Seems he can tackle too.
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
I realise that, but in this case it's going to be exaggerated because of the perception they took Conca earlier than expected, passing up guys many think were more worthy of pick 6. Not that I agree with any of that, but it's going to be the case, no doubt.
I realise that, but in this case it's going to be exaggerated because of the perception they took Conca earlier than expected, passing up guys many think were more worthy of pick 6. Not that I agree with any of that, but it's going to be the case, no doubt.
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
What internet forums think is of no consequence, it comes down to results. I read somewhere that Malthouse was cheesed off at their recruiters for missing Barlow.
What internet forums think is of no consequence, it comes down to results. I read somewhere that Malthouse was cheesed off at their recruiters for missing Barlow.
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
It might be ambiguous- I can't answer who I would rather out of Zibell or Sidebottom.
Disco08 said:
It might be ambiguous- I can't answer who I would rather out of Zibell or Sidebottom.
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Poor Richo will be thinking he was born 17yrs to early.He,d be licking his lips at the prospect of actually getting the ball delivered on his chest 9/10 times with Cotch,Martin,Conca and Lids.frickenel said:
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Sidey all the way for mine, but I understand what you mean.
If we win a flag and Conca is there helping that achievement, well it was worth it. Pieces to the puzzle. Guys who fit the system. That's what is required.
Col.W.Kurtz said:
Sidey all the way for mine, but I understand what you mean.
If we win a flag and Conca is there helping that achievement, well it was worth it. Pieces to the puzzle. Guys who fit the system. That's what is required.
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
It does seem a little odd we would pick a player a year/season out and mark him as a top 10 and watch him almost exlcusively for that pick.
Not saying the pick is wrong, but the methodology just seems a little strange.
Tigerbob said:
It does seem a little odd we would pick a player a year/season out and mark him as a top 10 and watch him almost exlcusively for that pick.
Not saying the pick is wrong, but the methodology just seems a little strange.
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Not clear on what you mean mate?
What I heard from an interview was Frank knew he was a top ten talent when he saw him in Round One. In other words was blown away by his talent.
Since then he has watched all his games, just like he would have done with all his highly rated guys, and put through the kid a series of tests just like he would have with every other highly rated kid. From those findings Conca came out on top in most of them.
It wasn't like he saw Conca in Round One and exclusively watched only him and only put him through the testing because he liked what he saw all the way back then and pencilled him in for our first pick. I think Frank and our recruits deserve a bit more respect than that.
jb03 said:
Not clear on what you mean mate?
What I heard from an interview was Frank knew he was a top ten talent when he saw him in Round One. In other words was blown away by his talent.
Since then he has watched all his games, just like he would have done with all his highly rated guys, and put through the kid a series of tests just like he would have with every other highly rated kid. From those findings Conca came out on top in most of them.
It wasn't like he saw Conca in Round One and exclusively watched only him and only put him through the testing because he liked what he saw all the way back then and pencilled him in for our first pick. I think Frank and our recruits deserve a bit more respect than that.
Re: Pick 6: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/105377/default.aspx
“We’ve been very keen on Reece since Round 1 of the WAFL this year. I saw him (in the colts) against East Fremantle, where he had 35 touches and dominated,” Jackson said.
“All-up, he played only seven colts games this year, one in which he was injured, yet still managed to finish equal sixth in the competition’s Jack Clarke Medal, after six best-on-ground performances.
“He’s just such a well-rounded player. He’s got high endurance, really good speed and outstanding lateral movement and awareness. I’m sure that his peripheral awareness, and understanding of what’s happening around him, is a direct result of him playing soccer up until the age of 13.
“Not only does he win a lot of the ball, he’s a very, very good user of it. Out of all the kicking profiles that we’ve done, his is the best. He can take a good mark, his decision-making is outstanding, and his ability to win one-on-one footy, as well as win outside footy, is just a joy to watch.
“We’ve tracked his progress closely all year, watched him play live every game, and he doesn’t appear to have any weaknesses.
“We gave all our psych tests from the Draft Combine at the end of the season to the Club’s psychologist, Kim Stephens. He didn’t know any of the players - all he had was 30 names, with 30 psych profiles for different tests - and Reece came out No. 1.
“So, he’s the complete package . . . an outstanding kid
“We even had to hide our interest from former Richmond player, Brian Leys, who is the CEO of Perth, because we were so keen on him and didn’t want other clubs finding out.”
The last part is what interests me the most, The club clearly had there sights set on this guy for a long long time, FJ must seriously rate this kid if they went trough the trouble of trying to hide him from other clubs.
Personally I think this is a great pickup the club did there own homework on potential draftees and put in alot of time and effort to each and every single one of the picks used.
Baloo said:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/105377/default.aspx
“We’ve been very keen on Reece since Round 1 of the WAFL this year. I saw him (in the colts) against East Fremantle, where he had 35 touches and dominated,” Jackson said.
“All-up, he played only seven colts games this year, one in which he was injured, yet still managed to finish equal sixth in the competition’s Jack Clarke Medal, after six best-on-ground performances.
“He’s just such a well-rounded player. He’s got high endurance, really good speed and outstanding lateral movement and awareness. I’m sure that his peripheral awareness, and understanding of what’s happening around him, is a direct result of him playing soccer up until the age of 13.
“Not only does he win a lot of the ball, he’s a very, very good user of it. Out of all the kicking profiles that we’ve done, his is the best. He can take a good mark, his decision-making is outstanding, and his ability to win one-on-one footy, as well as win outside footy, is just a joy to watch.
“We’ve tracked his progress closely all year, watched him play live every game, and he doesn’t appear to have any weaknesses.
“We gave all our psych tests from the Draft Combine at the end of the season to the Club’s psychologist, Kim Stephens. He didn’t know any of the players - all he had was 30 names, with 30 psych profiles for different tests - and Reece came out No. 1.
“So, he’s the complete package . . . an outstanding kid
“We even had to hide our interest from former Richmond player, Brian Leys, who is the CEO of Perth, because we were so keen on him and didn’t want other clubs finding out.”
The last part is what interests me the most, The club clearly had there sights set on this guy for a long long time, FJ must seriously rate this kid if they went trough the trouble of trying to hide him from other clubs.
Personally I think this is a great pickup the club did there own homework on potential draftees and put in alot of time and effort to each and every single one of the picks used.
