Past Rhys O'Keeffe

[Blue Bawls]

I see he's fit now. Will be watching for how he goes now.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Bump

Keeping it handy until we know if he has earned a rookie spot or is gone for good.

 

[Silvagnis]

Will we rookie ROK after drafting two medium defenders late?

Was overlooked, so he's our's if we want him.

 

[blueblood25]

We should re draft him for his mustache alone.

Amazing.

 

[zeeCFC]

Very interesting from The Pyschologist on TC- good source, was at the Spirit of Carlton Golf Day

Played Golf with Rhys yesterday. Sporting the best handlebar moe I have seen. Has lost 5-6 kilo's and as fit as he has ever been. Will be drafted as a rookie on Tuesday and keen as ever. Loves the Carlton Football Club. Looks to be playing wing next year and has had a lot of support from Ratts. Feels he needs to play around 15 games in Bullants next year to show his worth.

Really good kid, hope he makes it!

 

[Silvagnis]

In other words, O'keeffe is training the house down.

 

[zeeCFC]

I was more interested in this part

Looks to be playing wing next year

With his defensive side well worked upon he could become very handy

 

[Silvagnis]

Doesn't have the pace to be a wingman at AFL level.

HBF if he can improve his endurance and speed a touch.

Opponents running off him might be a concern.

 

[zeeCFC]

I guess, he's just such an unknown quantity with how little game time he's had

 

[Sin City]

Re-drafted with our second pick (35) in the rookie draft. Congratultions Rhys and all the best

 

[Shambolic]

'Wing' may be code for 'we want to use this guys' foot skills going into the forward line'. maybe they just want him to have an enjoyable year of footy after a couple of rough ones with injury.

Ive been a fan since watching one bullants game only. Kicks like Josh Hunt.

 

[Mister Carlton]

First training session of 2011.

 

[zeeCFC]

Where's he at?

 

[Silvagnis]

Where's he at?

Two turntables and a microphone.

 

[zeeCFC]

michaelcjordan: Half time in @Bullants_FC intra match. Lots of contested footy! Rhys O'Keeffe very good. Saad and Arrowsmith dangerous at either end.

good signs

 

[inyourcool]

follow up comments as well

michaelcjordanemydura5 Was good. O'Keeffe BOG Bray & McCarthy showed some good signs. Some good young Ants players too.

ROK would be a massive bonus if he can stand up. Has the weapons to play AFL. Just needs the body to stand up and fitness ofcourse

 

[zeeCFC]

ROK is back for the ants this week...might go down to see him and report back

 

[Blue Bawls]

ROK is back for the ants this week...might go down to see him and report back

Anything more to the Bullants thread? He's only briefly mentioned in dispatches.

 

[zeeCFC]

Ran it out well, average performance...better for the run, happy he isn't injured

 

[Blue Bawls]

Ran it out well, average performance...better for the run, happy he isn't injured

Lol, I guess he'll have to do more to get more. Cheers Zee.

 

[Silvagnis]

http://docsherrin.posterous.com/let-there-be-rok-why-rhys-okeeffe-should-play

The build-up thus far has been a good one. A couple of very minor niggles have come along the way, but O'Keeffe has delighted Bullants coach Darren Harris and the senior coaches with his application and professionalism. He's running games out well, doesn't let his opponent get the upper hand, has improved his endurance and speed and has been a consistent performer wherever he's been played. He may have been quiet in a few games - but let's not look at possessions - let's look at whether or not he's fulfilled his team role. As a non-Bullants supporter, but interested onlooker - I reckon he has.

http://docsherrin.posterous.com/let-there-be-rok-why-rhys-okeeffe-should-play

That's my bandwagon.

 

[zeeCFC]

Been impressive and finally strung some games together. Was a little worried during the 1st quarter when he hurt himself but was pivotal in the win.

Doc made a good point that he's really well suited to the sub role. If we were to include him though, it would have to be this week or next...after that you'd think too many are pushing for selection in the same spot.

 

[Silvagnis]

In:O'Keeffe
Out: Ellard (concussion)/Tuohy (ankle)

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It wouldn't be a bad idea to give ROK a taste of senior footy before Laidler returns.

 

[GetDimmaBack]

Apologies for butting in, but has ROK been put back up to the senior list?

I've seen him a couple of times this year and he looks good. May be over his injuries and ready to go again.

Was very good last Sat. against Geelong.

 

[zeeCFC]

Nothing official just yet GDB...we have the option at the moment to upgrade 2 rookies whenever we want and Rhys looks likely to be one of those players.