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Reece Conca - so long and thanks for all the fish
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Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Great to see him in the middle. He'll get better as time moves on.
Barnzy said:
Great to see him in the middle. He'll get better as time moves on.
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Really? I think he's having more and more impact at key moments of the game. Looks like a perfect 4th midfielder to me right now
BustinDustin said:
Really? I think he's having more and more impact at key moments of the game. Looks like a perfect 4th midfielder to me right now
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
I think 18 months is suitable to make an assessment at this pointi n time. Not premature at all. I see him as an average footballer at best who struggles most of the time with his awareness and trying to make the right decision. Kicking at times is poor as well.
Yes really I wasn't joking. I agree he impacts some key moments of the play especially when the flow is in our favour but he lacks defensive awareness. Maybe this will come in time.
Conca doesn't have anything special that stands out but to his benefit is still raw and has time to develop, I hope.
bullus_hit said:
I think 18 months is suitable to make an assessment at this pointi n time. Not premature at all. I see him as an average footballer at best who struggles most of the time with his awareness and trying to make the right decision. Kicking at times is poor as well.
Col.W.Kurtz said:
Yes really I wasn't joking. I agree he impacts some key moments of the play especially when the flow is in our favour but he lacks defensive awareness. Maybe this will come in time.
Conca doesn't have anything special that stands out but to his benefit is still raw and has time to develop, I hope.
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Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
he's become Richmondised somewhat. He isn't linking up in an attacking fashion like when he first came to the club. Needs to bring the ball forward mor ebut tends to stop and go sideways or backwards.
A few panicked kicks forward today whereas early last year he would have propped and come back inside. He's one of us now.
he's become Richmondised somewhat. He isn't linking up in an attacking fashion like when he first came to the club. Needs to bring the ball forward mor ebut tends to stop and go sideways or backwards.
A few panicked kicks forward today whereas early last year he would have propped and come back inside. He's one of us now.
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Will be an average footy player at best.
His leg speed is extremely slow.
Will be an average footy player at best.
His leg speed is extremely slow.
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
The TV must've been kind Streaker. I hate the way he runs off his man to chase a bloke who's already covered. He reminds me of an Auskick kid who just runs after the ball all the time hoping to get a kick.
Streak said:
The TV must've been kind Streaker. I hate the way he runs off his man to chase a bloke who's already covered. He reminds me of an Auskick kid who just runs after the ball all the time hoping to get a kick.
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Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
For everything good he does, he makes a critical error at crucial times. One of those players whose errors seem to be costly, resulting in either an opposition goal or a non-goal to Richmond when one was on the cards...
Not sure what it is with him but he certainly lacks that something...momentum killer who takes the safe option at the wrong times...have my severe doubts on him, particularly at pick #6. Hope he proves me wrong ASAP. God knows we need him to come good...
For everything good he does, he makes a critical error at crucial times. One of those players whose errors seem to be costly, resulting in either an opposition goal or a non-goal to Richmond when one was on the cards...
Not sure what it is with him but he certainly lacks that something...momentum killer who takes the safe option at the wrong times...have my severe doubts on him, particularly at pick #6. Hope he proves me wrong ASAP. God knows we need him to come good...
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
You're a very harsh critic, Conca is tracking very nicely for a teenager and is a least 2-3 years off reaching his peak. The mere fact that he's holding his own in the midfield indicates a very bright future.
And as far as the kicking goes, they said the same thing about Watson, Swan, Mitchell, Priddis, Swallow etc. Reece may not be the most penetrating kick but he's reliable on both sides of the body. Sure, there will be some decision-making errors from time to time, that is just part and parcel of learning to become an AFL footballer.
BustinDustin said:
You're a very harsh critic, Conca is tracking very nicely for a teenager and is a least 2-3 years off reaching his peak. The mere fact that he's holding his own in the midfield indicates a very bright future.
And as far as the kicking goes, they said the same thing about Watson, Swan, Mitchell, Priddis, Swallow etc. Reece may not be the most penetrating kick but he's reliable on both sides of the body. Sure, there will be some decision-making errors from time to time, that is just part and parcel of learning to become an AFL footballer.
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Question mark on pace. But was ok again today in tight. Seven clearances and five tackles. Needs to attack the game by foot more.
No doubt he will play a big role in the midfield for years to come. But in the zones and presses, it always appears that he causes the overlap by being in the wrong spot.
Something you only see at the ground.
Question mark on pace. But was ok again today in tight. Seven clearances and five tackles. Needs to attack the game by foot more.
No doubt he will play a big role in the midfield for years to come. But in the zones and presses, it always appears that he causes the overlap by being in the wrong spot.
Something you only see at the ground.
