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Reece Conca - so long and thanks for all the fish

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Jukes Extended said:
Libber could get nominated this week.....having another big game.

He's been good, not outstanding. Not many get nominations in losing teams especially floggings.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

its great to see an old head on young shoulders...
his character was obviously one of the reasons we took
him with our pick..

9 games in= exceeded my expectations off an interupted
pre season...
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Jukes Extended said:
I'm rapt to have Conca....gonna be a great player for many years.
But Heppell will be just as good.
Conca had better efficiency because Heppell won twice as many contested possessions than Conca.....which means more pressure.

Conca second most clearances for us behind Chimp.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

spook said:
I had the exact same thoughts, and then thought Batchelor has played 8. That boy's a stayer, and a g. Took Creamery to the cleaners. He reminds me of a 40s noir detective, quietly dangerous but on the side of good. I'm calling him Sam Spade.

;D He is a bit noirish.

Batchelor was good too. Fancy that. Two new good footballers. The luxury is killing me.

BTW Frank totally has his nuts on Conca. Heppell has been great. But if Conca had turned out to be JON Francis would be carrying an empty sack for the rest of his empty life. It was a bold choice and may yet prove to be inspired. The comparisons are inevitable.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

According to Jack he has gotten the rising star for this round!

JackRiewoldt08

"Got my wish peeps, reece conca rising star r9!!!"

Congrats Reece! ;D
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

I think I am the only one to have him in my votes this week.

His first half, was absolutely brilliant.

very composed for a 9 game player.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Also, there is a video in this article about his nomination, of Reece.

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/05/23/riewoldt-reveals-conca-as-rising-star/

Edit: Better link to the video.

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/video/2143/sportsnewsfirst-talks-to-reece-conca-future-afl-star/
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

well done Conca - just said on SEN he won the rising star nomination also (then they retracted it as it is too early to announce it)

let see Batchelor get nominated next or if Helbig can kick a bag against Port.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

He'd have to be close to favourite to win it at this stage wouldn't he?
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Disco08 said:
He'd have to be close to favourite to win it at this stage wouldn't he?

Heppell would still be ahead, probably by a significant margin.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Several ahead IMO, Disco. His first 4 games hurt him. Maybe by the end of the season if he keeps up his consistency he will be right up there.

Heppell
Libba
Darling
Shuey

All ahead for starters.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Didn't realise Shuey was eligible. You're right though he and Heppell are both a bit in front of Conca.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Conca would need to start wearing a long blonde wig to win the RS. he doesn't stand out enough.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

I reckon Zac Smith might end up winning the rising star over Heppell. He will be amazing.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Disco08 said:
Didn't realise Shuey was eligible. You're right though he and Heppell are both a bit in front of Conca.

if we keep winning, and the dons and eagles start losing or at least stop winning so regularly, he will catch right up to those 2, form permitting of course.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Barnzy said:
Several ahead IMO, Disco. His first 4 games hurt him. Maybe by the end of the season if he keeps up his consistency he will be right up there.

Heppell
Libba
Darling
Shuey

All ahead for starters.

I include Swallow on the list. More mature that some and likely to finish the year well

Some quality names this year www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_player_rankings?rt=RA
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Yep so much for last years draft being comprimised.

With the exception of a couple of dodgy early picks (ILO) shaping as one of the best on record.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Col.W.Kurtz said:
I include Swallow on the list. More mature that some and likely to finish the year well

Some quality names this year www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_player_rankings?rt=RA

Interesting if Conca started in the midfield he would probably be leading that list - disposals per game at around 22. Very consistent.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Tigertool said:
According to Jack he has gotten the rising star for this round!

JackRiewoldt08

"Got my wish peeps, reece conca rising star r9!!!"

Congrats Reece! ;D

Good stuff. He's been uber consistent for weeks now. Well deserved Reece.
 
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

U2Tigers said:
I think I am the only one to have him in my votes this week.

His first half, was absolutely brilliant.

very composed for a 9 game player.

Extremely so. Never seems to panic, just weighs up his options and delivers with precision 99% of the time. Just needs to get the goal monkey off his back....should have kicked that one in the 3rd.

We have got a good one here.