What of Ryan O'Keefe?

[Stevie Ray Swan]

Haven't heard his name being mentioned at all in any circles. I thought he had a very sporadic 2010 season. He has been such a great player for the Swans. Anyone know how he is going and what do we expect from him in 2011?

 

[AG]

He was in career best form until he got KO'd against Brisbane early on. Struggled with injuries for the rest of the year, so he might return to the HF role next year.

 

[Swans120]

I doubt he will be playing anywhere other than in the middle. It seems that is his position now. I wouldn't mind him playing more up forward but I think playing off a wing and in the middle will be where we see him this year. More younger guys are coming into the midfield though so I reckon he may well be shifted back to the forward line sometime over the next couple of years in order to fit them in more easily.

 

[grimlock]

O'Keefe was booked in for groin surgery as soon as the season ended. It was clear that the groin was a major issue for him and the club as they had to carefully manage him, especially towards the end of the season. His form was wildly inconsistent, he was terrific some weeks (4 goals and shut down Hodge) and bad in others (very quiet in both finals, save for that go-ahead goal he kicked against Carlton).

Hopefully the surgery has proven successful and he can resume playing more in the midfield, but given that he turns 30 this month, it is likely he has hit his peak and it could be a decline (hopefully a slow and gradual one) as he approaches the end of his career.

 

[indieswan96]

Will win the brownlow next year. Worst case scenario 3rd with Goodes and Jack beating him to it.

 

[BarneyBent]

Will win the brownlow next year. Worst case scenario 3rd with Goodes and Jack beating him to it.

This, though with them stealing votes from each other and Cryblett Whinior likely to stand out at the Gold Coast, we might see the mercenary sneak into the top 3.

/Bay 13.