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Here's a simple 2009 stats comparison from Footy Wire, and a more in-depth 2009 stats comparison (including all-important efficiency numbers, which actually all favour Ball) from Pro-Stats. Looking at those numbers, I'd rather have Luke Ball to be honest.
One area that isn't being considered by the OP is Ball's awesome tackling game as well. We're crying out for an upgrade in tackling pressure, and Ball would provide this in spades. Ball has a better career tackling average (5.1) than Tony Liberatore (4.3), and 2009 was Ball's best tackling year, averaging 5.8 per game. O'Bree is a good tackler too, but Ball is better and younger.
One area that isn't being considered by the OP is Ball's awesome tackling game as well. We're crying out for an upgrade in tackling pressure, and Ball would provide this in spades. Ball has a better career tackling average (5.1) than Tony Liberatore (4.3), and 2009 was Ball's best tackling year, averaging 5.8 per game. O'Bree is a good tackler too, but Ball is better and younger.

