Reece Conca - so long and thanks for all the fish

[Tigerbob]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

I think Reece will be a good player, but maybe just a good player. Nothing special. He will be able to do whatever is asked of him and makes sure he plays to the game plan, and do his job well.

The club might have seen Heppell as a risk with his supposed OP.I think we have just gone with the safe option, no injury history, good attitude, good in most aspects of the game. Just a well rounded player.

I'm relatively happy with that.

Nope club rated Conca better than Heppel. So do I even now.

Not gonna knock Heppel, a very good player, but I think Conca is more rounded as a player and will be a very good midfielder.

We will all see in about five years. Either way not much in it.

 

[Phar Ace]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Conca looks like he'll be a player so no issue there, but the posts questioning Heppell are quite laughable ILO.

Dont think it was possible for him to show more than he has this year, nor what he projects to do in the future.

Same - hope we do actually end up looking clever, cos we seem to struggle when we try at draft time.

 

[jb03]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

There would only ever be 2 players available at pick 4 on 2004, Roughhead or Tambling. It's well documented we weren't even close to taking Franklin, ever, at any point. Franklin was actually taken early because Clarkson wanted tall forwards, otherwise no doubt Tambling would have been taken at pick 2.

I'm telling you right now, any other club, other than Hawthorn, would have done the same as us at the time.

I get so annoyed when people think we almost took Franklin.

That is an even bigger indictment on us then.

 

[MightyTiger]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Same - hope we end up looking clever, cos we seem to struggle when we try at draft time.

Jackson was creative with Pick 30 last year wasn't he? I'd say his cleverness paid off there and will definitely pay off with his selection of Conca.

People seem to forget that up until of about the age of 16 Conca's sport of choice was Soccer, he made the late transition into Footy and has taken to it like a duck to water.

 

[Phar Ace]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Jackson was creative with Pick 30 last year wasn't he? I'd say his cleverness paid off there and will definitely pay off with his selection of Conca.

People seem to forget that up until of about the age of 16 Conca's sport of choice was Soccer, he made the late transition into Footy and has taken to it like a duck to water.

Am as pleased as you about Batch - after seeing him am inclined to rate him highly, but would have been interested to know if Lycett was on the radar for us given our well-stated big man problems - he went before Batch. Not many after Batch played this year (rookie upgrades aside), so that too is a credit to him.

But Pick 30 is about the pick you take a chance and fill a need - not sure too many would advocate that for pick 6.

Conca's good - was never going to last to our second pick so the rest is history. Heppell winning the RS only makes the future that more facinating.

 

[davidrodan]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Am as pleased as you about Batch - after seeing him am inclined to rate him highly, but would have been interested to know if Lycett was on the radar for us given our well-stated big man problems - he went before Batch. Not many after Batch played this year (rookie upgrades aside), so that too is a credit to him.

But Pick 30 is about the pick you take a chance and fill a need - not sure too many would advocate that for pick 6.

Conca's good - was never going to last to our second pick so the rest is history. Heppell winning the RS only makes the future that more facinating.

I remember seeing an interview of Francis after the draft and he said something bout missing out on Darling and Lycett at our 2nd rounder

 

[bullus_hit]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

I remember seeing an interview of Francis after the draft and he said something bout missing out on Darling and Lycett at our 2nd rounder

True and if given the choice to swap the compo pick for Lycett, I would be all over the deal like a rash. Very impressive in the handful of games I witnessed.

 

[MightyTiger]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Am as pleased as you about Batch - after seeing him am inclined to rate him highly, but would have been interested to know if Lycett was on the radar for us given our well-stated big man problems - he went before Batch. Not many after Batch played this year (rookie upgrades aside), so that too is a credit to him.

But Pick 30 is about the pick you take a chance and fill a need - not sure too many would advocate that for pick 6.

Conca's good - was never going to last to our second pick so the rest is history. Heppell winning the RS only makes the future that more facinating.

Have a watch for yourself, Jackson was all over Darling and Lycett but both were taken before our Compo pick.

http://bigpondvideo.com/AFL/314631/francis-jackson-reviews-the-2010-draft/

 

[AstuteTiger]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Conca looks like he'll be a player so no issue there, but the posts questioning Heppell are quite laughable ILO.

Dont think it was possible for him to show more than he has this year, nor what he projects to do in the future.

not sure bout the other posters but ive questioned this year his lack of hardness in the contests and avoids body contact like the plague and 2day exemplified that tenfold, not sure u can just switch that on leysy courage/hardness, heppell as ive stated has had a terrific year i for one aint questioning that but i stand by from what ive seen with my own eyes during the year and 2day too plus read many posters from opposing teams saying the same thing, soft, shirks the contest and he aint gonna find the easy ball in a final which he didnt...

Im curious how he'll go next year if opposing teams start to clamp on him and play him tight "defensive fwds" not sure how he's going to handle it, 2day he didnt have that time nor space like he's had during the year to hit targets, what i saw under pressure 1st year player or not saw many turnovers and fumbles....

Like BH said and i agree not overly convinced that he will just slip into the midfield, definitely not going to be an inside mid...

 

[Tigerfan]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

I remember seeing an interview of Francis after the draft and he said something bout missing out on Darling and Lycett at our 2nd rounder

wE can try to get hold of them later on

 

[seven]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

Heppell's dudding it up so far in this final.

bit hard on the kid. First year of AFL footy, like most kids he would be running out of steam at end of year.

 

[akhoury]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

I have my doubts of Conca over Heppell but people need to have a look at the last two rising star winners in Palmer and Hannebry, no way known they are best youngsters or even in the top 5 from there respective years. That may also be the case here. Conca looks like his body just wasn't ready for AFL like Heppell's was and there is a lot of development left in the boys body.

 

[GoodOne]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

goody please heppell was in the worst 5 on the ground along with hille, jetta, davey and forgot the other..
18 possies u say turovers a plenty and little wayne cambpell dinky kicks which didnt even hit their target from 15 meters away, his 18 possies felt more like 5 or 6, he was bad really bad....but on the same token he's had a terrific year but in a final cheap kicks arent on offer...

Didn't say he was in the best or the worst, just pointed out his stats. If you can find me a 19yo playing their first season and their first finals game who has nailed it, I'll be glad to compare. I have seen Heppell play a number of times and he is exactly what we needed. He can play back and has been exceptional there but will end up playing midfield. Now saying all that I agree with others that it looks like Conca will be a goer and hardly ranks as a Tambling/Frankiln comparison scenario.

 

[tigertigertigertiger]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

I have my doubts of Conca over Heppell but people need to have a look at the last two rising star winners in Palmer and Hannebry, no way known they are best youngsters or even in the top 5 from there respective years. That may also be the case here. Conca looks like his body just wasn't ready for AFL like Heppell's was and there is a lot of development left in the boys body.

Conca,will be a good player, heppell will too.

We have conca,and i am happy with him,once he puts on some muscle,he will be a very good player.

One thing they both have is a great football brain,and awareness,with the ability to make the right choice,and ability to execute it.

certainly better than JON.

 

[GoodOne]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

not sure bout the other posters but ive questioned this year his lack of hardness in the contests and avoids body contact like the plague

Doesn't say much for the hardness of our players then. In Round 9, Heppell had more contested ball than all but one of our Tiger players. Heppell doesn't avoid body contact I've seen him play very hard but I do agree he has been given more of an outsider's role this year. And fair enough too, it's his first season.

 

[lamb22]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

I've seen Conca, Batchelor and Heppell make many rookie mistakes and on occassion lok like kids in their first year of AFL.

I have seen all of them though consistently prove they are comfortable at the level. Heppell for the most part more than comfortable.

As I've said previouslly tigers really need a link man (or 3) with good vision, poise, decision making and delivery in our uncontested ball movement and Conca for that reason was a terrifc pick at 6.

 

[tigertigertigertiger]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

would be interesting to have seen heppell play in our defensive unit,and conca playing outside in there's.

don't think we should even be having this debate ,,,

we had holes everywhere,and conca performed admirably,(under intense pressure).

bumbers had a strong defensive unit,and heppell played outside,with protection from mature players.

 

[Disco08]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

The thing is I reckon we got a good Heppell clone in Batchelor anyway. He's every bit as good a kick (in fact I think he's better) and reads the play well as Heppell does. Taking Conca gave us the combination of a true classy midfielder and the tall halfback our list needed.

 

[tigertigertigertiger]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

The thing is I reckon we got a good Heppell clone in Batchelor anyway. He's every bit as good a kick (in fact I think he's better) and reads the play well as Heppell does. Taking Conca gave us the combination of a true classy midfielder and the tall halfback our list needed.

Agree Disco,,

And Grimes is not a bad player in the making either....

 

[tigerblood82]

Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca

this is exactly what he doesn't do. his main strength is his composure and decision making. almost always finds a teamate.

Totally agree with this... It was about him adapting to the pace of the game, first game or two he rushed it a bit; but after that he got caught a few times for taking a bit too long and making sure he was picking the right option. His turnaround in hitting targets from his 2nd game onwards was a clear reflection of his composure and decision making