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Reece Conca - so long and thanks for all the fish

Re: Reece "Pitching Wedge" Conca

Blind Turn said:
The vitriol towards a professional sportsman who's body has simply failed him amazes me. Can you imagine what it's like spending years in rehab trying to achieve what you've dreamt of since you were U/9s and wondering why your own supporters continually bag you for daring to be drafted? The guy has heart and is a terrific fellow. Players from other teams fair game. That's football. Bagging your own players. That's un Australian

define vitriol.

All that has ever been said is that he is a mediocre footballer when compared to what we paid for him.

And this of course is not Concas fault, but it is true nonetheless. We had a choice of at least 4 A graders and we chose Conca. It is a disgrace.

Having said that, would love him to at least get a run at it fitness wise.
 
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nikolasmia said:
All that has ever been said is that he is a mediocre footballer when compared to what we paid for him.

Really? You don't read a lot of posts on this site do you?
 
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Kid is done. Was never a top 6 pick and will never get anywhere near that sort of performance. Will be another year of a few games at the start, hoping he makes it before an injury or poor form will see him miss the majority of the year. Then, we do it again for 2018 because we are the RFC.
 
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frawleyudud said:
Kid is done. Was never a top 6 pick and will never get anywhere near that sort of performance. Will be another year of a few games at the start, hoping he makes it before an injury or poor form will see him miss the majority of the year. Then, we do it again for 2018 because we are the RFC.

Fiora part 2

Its hard to spot talent when your recruiting blokes have no idea.

Who said history cant be repeated, where the best at it.
 
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Tigers of Old said:
x 2 Sin. I for one hope Reece makes it.

I'm certain regardless of the criticism, everyone does.

But if he does a full preseason and he still under performs, then he's fresh out of excuses.
 
Re: Reece "Pitching Wedge" Conca

Will be interesting to see where he plays tomorrow night. History suggests half back / midfield but I'd prefer to see him at the other end of the ground.

One of our biggest deficiencies last year was how easily teams walked the ball out of our F50. Conca is not slow like some seem to indicate and is a strong tackler. His other issues around kicking are mainly due to decision making under pressure. I think playing him as a defensive forward would be a good move and would utilise his strengths and minimise his weaknesses. I doubt we will see him there, but personally see that as his best position.
 
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mrposhman said:
Will be interesting to see where he plays tomorrow night. History suggests half back / midfield but I'd prefer to see him at the other end of the ground.

One of our biggest deficiencies last year was how easily teams walked the ball out of our F50. Conca is not slow like some seem to indicate and is a strong tackler. His other issues around kicking are mainly due to decision making under pressure. I think playing him as a defensive forward would be a good move and would utilise his strengths and minimise his weaknesses. I doubt we will see him there, but personally see that as his best position.

I prefer to see him on the other side of the fence
 
Re: Reece "Pitching Wedge" Conca

mrposhman said:
Already have 2 water boys in Batchelor and Hunt!!

Worse list since 09-10

Grigg, Houli, Batchelor, Conca, Ellis, hunt, Maric, Elton, Drummond, Hampson, Lennon, Townsend, Griffens, Morris, and broad

That's a huge amount of list cloggers
 
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zippadeee said:
Worse list since 09-10

Grigg, Houli, Batchelor, Conca, Ellis, hunt, Maric, Elton, Drummond, Hampson, Lennon, Townsend, Griffens, Morris, and broad

That's a huge amount of list cloggers

Have to agree with you zipps, some deadwood in that lot
 
Re: Reece "Pitching Wedge" Conca

Does he wear footy boots 2 sizes bigger. He kicks like he has clown boots on.