Former Fremantle player and Melbourne runner Reece Conca issued ‘please explain’ after strange act

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Local News Chevron Down Icon North Central South Mandurah Competitions Find My Paper Digital Editions Shop Now Read your local paperNews to your inbox AFL Cricket Soccer Basketball Tennis NRL Rugby Motor Racing MMA Golf Netball Cycling Camera IconReece Conca has been issued a ‘please explain.’Credit: Will Russell/AFL Photos Former Fremantle player and Melbourne runner Reece Conca issued ‘please explain’ after strange act Jake Santa MariaThe West Australian June 13, 2024 9:52AM Email Jake Santa Maria Comments TopicsAFLFremantle DockersMelbourne Demons Former Fremantle Docker Reece Conca has landed himself in hot water after appearing to forget he is no longer an AFL player. Conca who played one season with the Dockers, after 104 games at Richmond, and is now a runner for Melbourne has been issued with a please explain after a bizarre incident during the Demons clash against St Kilda in round 11. As St Kilda looked to transition the ball out of defence Conca found himself in space in the middle of the ground and began waving his arms and appearing to call for the ball. “You can see him in the pick he’s just guarding space maybe calling for the footy,” Mitch Cleary said on Seven’s Talking Footy. TheNightly Get in front of tomorrow’s news for FREE Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.READ NOW “The AFL has delivered him a please explain because he’s forgotten he’s no longer a player.” Ex-teammate Trent Cotchin joked the former defender hasn’t lost his touch. “I think he’s clogging the space beautifully,” he said. AFLFormer Saint reportedly under investigation for crash The AFL launched a clamp down on runners in 2019 citing concerns around congestion despite push back from players and coaches. Runners are permitted to enter the field during play to deliver messages four times per quarter and for a maximum of 90 seconds each time, up from two times per quarter last year, but down from the unlimited times they were previously allowed in years gone by. Runners interfering in play usually results in a free kick to the opposition however no infringement was given in this instance with the umpire facing away from Conca. Camera IconCollingwood runner Alex Woodward briefly blocked Jaidyn Stephenson from running toward a Taylor Adams kick deep in defence midway through the third term, leading to an Elliot Yeo mark and goal. Credit: Supplied/Supplied Infamously during the 2018 grand final, Collingwood runner Alex Woodward inadvertently found himself caught in the middle of play getting in Magpies forward Jaidyn Stephenson’s way, preventing him from contesting a ball that Elliot Yeo marked inside 50. Conca has avoided any serious sanction having been able to continue his role as a runner in subsequent matches. “He’s been able to continue his role in the pass couple weeks so he’s been let of the hook but just a bit of pleas explain,” Cleary said. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email Us Copy the Link Register and have your say. Register to comment Already have an account? Log in Register Now!The Chevron City to Surf for Activ is celebrating 50 years! Keep the tradition or start a new one. 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