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Reece Conca - so long and thanks for all the fish
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Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
More then likely is second year blues, but when a player is so reliant on being spoon fed the ball and has clearly shirked the contests a couple times this year it doesn't bode well for the future when the game has gone up another cog in terms of contested ball winning ability and the ability to defend, 2 things that I IMO think Heppell doesn't do either of particularly well.
Exact same thing that came to my mind when I first read about Conca, you could tell from day dot that the kid just wanted to be a sponge and get every bit of advice he could from anyone, take it on board and put it into practice.
Perfect example for me was last year when Milne gave him a touch up, the kid could have quite easily gone into his shell for the rest of the year, but instead, he learns from it, moves on and plays some outstanding footy for the majority of the year.
It's these types of characters that I hope FJ and co keep recruiting, the ones who have an appetite to learn and get better, can never go wrong with this type of recruiting philosophy, because at the end of the day, whether the kid turns out to be a flop, or an A grader, or even just a solid footballer, you know deep down that they gave it there best shot and never gave up.
Streak said:
More then likely is second year blues, but when a player is so reliant on being spoon fed the ball and has clearly shirked the contests a couple times this year it doesn't bode well for the future when the game has gone up another cog in terms of contested ball winning ability and the ability to defend, 2 things that I IMO think Heppell doesn't do either of particularly well.
spook said:
Exact same thing that came to my mind when I first read about Conca, you could tell from day dot that the kid just wanted to be a sponge and get every bit of advice he could from anyone, take it on board and put it into practice.
Perfect example for me was last year when Milne gave him a touch up, the kid could have quite easily gone into his shell for the rest of the year, but instead, he learns from it, moves on and plays some outstanding footy for the majority of the year.
It's these types of characters that I hope FJ and co keep recruiting, the ones who have an appetite to learn and get better, can never go wrong with this type of recruiting philosophy, because at the end of the day, whether the kid turns out to be a flop, or an A grader, or even just a solid footballer, you know deep down that they gave it there best shot and never gave up.
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Had a poor game. It happens to 2nd year players. Hopefully responds well.
Had a poor game. It happens to 2nd year players. Hopefully responds well.
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Recovered his form somewhat today. Got 21 touches and was hardly noticed. But have watched a replay of the game, and he did some good stuff.
Recovered his form somewhat today. Got 21 touches and was hardly noticed. But have watched a replay of the game, and he did some good stuff.
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
one thing I like about conca is that if he stuffs up,he busts a gut to make amends, and he usually cleans up his mess
On track
one thing I like about conca is that if he stuffs up,he busts a gut to make amends, and he usually cleans up his mess
On track
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Always feel people are very harsh on him. Only second year player, give him some time please. His endeavour is good and has the skills to propel him as a footballer. Give him another 1-2 years and he will be a real player for us. Just like Ellis, just needs a few years.
Always feel people are very harsh on him. Only second year player, give him some time please. His endeavour is good and has the skills to propel him as a footballer. Give him another 1-2 years and he will be a real player for us. Just like Ellis, just needs a few years.
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Is a very good stepper out on the field, has made a few howlers but does butter up well when he stuffs up, doesnt charge along like Tuck or Martin, or have obvious impact on contests like Chimpa nor looks a million dolalars running lines like Lids but he keeps his feet well, and is very clever in tight, wins contested footy and uses it well more often than not sure Reece is going to be a very important player for the tigers going forward.
Steady ball winner and user, smart footballer, and a good addition to Chimp, Dusty Axel and Lids.
Is a very good stepper out on the field, has made a few howlers but does butter up well when he stuffs up, doesnt charge along like Tuck or Martin, or have obvious impact on contests like Chimpa nor looks a million dolalars running lines like Lids but he keeps his feet well, and is very clever in tight, wins contested footy and uses it well more often than not sure Reece is going to be a very important player for the tigers going forward.
Steady ball winner and user, smart footballer, and a good addition to Chimp, Dusty Axel and Lids.
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
I thought he was good today Conca, did make a few errors and wasn't the cleanest below his knees but he was always in the contest and gave us plenty of drive.
But I look at it this way, every game we get into him in 2011/12/13 is an investment in building a premiership team. Same applies to Ellis and now Griffo.
I thought he was good today Conca, did make a few errors and wasn't the cleanest below his knees but he was always in the contest and gave us plenty of drive.
But I look at it this way, every game we get into him in 2011/12/13 is an investment in building a premiership team. Same applies to Ellis and now Griffo.
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Was much better today than last couple, couple of stuff ups buttered up, a step forward his development today :clap
Was much better today than last couple, couple of stuff ups buttered up, a step forward his development today :clap
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
Yeah I wasn't as thrilled with his game as others.
checkside said:
Yeah I wasn't as thrilled with his game as others.
Re: Reece "Squirrel" Conca
That's pretty obvious...I don't know any player that is at their best at 19 years of age.
checkside said:
That's pretty obvious...I don't know any player that is at their best at 19 years of age.
