Connors not fussed where he plays
12:41 PM Wed 12 September, 2007
By Greg Lange
for richmondfc.com.au
DANIEL Connors has no idea of the position he will be playing against Williamstown in this weekend's second preliminary final.
In fact, so mysterious is his role, the only information Connors is certain of is that he has to turn up to Teac Oval on Sunday and be ready to give his all for the Tigers' VFL affiliate.
"It is just a matter of where I can fit at the moment," Connors told richmondfc.com.au.
"If there is a job down back, I will go down there; if there is a good match up, I can go forward or I can just play on the wing,"
While Connors admits he would prefer to settle into one position, he understands playing different positions throughout a game, week after week, is just part of the modern day game.
"It happens, but you just have to deal with it and have an impact wherever you play."
The 18-year-old's 'deal with it' attitude was put to the test when he was given a chance to prove himself at AFL level against Sydney, Geelong, Collingwood and West Coast in rounds 17 to 20.
While the playing style of Richmond was similar to that of Coburg's, the 2006 Under 18 All-Australian found there was a big leap in speed and intensity.
Consequently, the club's fourth-round draft pick in last year's draft is now fully aware of what it will take for him to build on his four-game total with Richmond next year.
"You have to get your body in as good a nick as possible, otherwise you will struggle in the game today," said Connors.
"You have to get through all your weights and all your training at a high intensity and get your body right for a game every week."
"I have got a big pre-season coming up and I will need to concentrate on improving my fitness and strength.
"Hopefully I will come back in good shape and be ready to play senior footy."
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