Ryan O'KEEFE

2014 Digest:   The midfielder has built an aura of being indestructible. Highly talented in his own right, but has also carried out major shutdown roles for the Swans in the biggest games. Just turned 33 but shows no signs of slowing and has been good in the NAB challenge.

2014 NAB Cup:   Veteran has tuned up nicely in NAB games and is in good shape.

2014 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

1	GWS	Late reprieve to be sub. Grabbed a few touches when came on.	2
2	Coll	Another low-key game for a veteran struggling to recapture his best form.	4
3	Adel	Well shut out of the game by Reilly.	4
4	NM	One of the club's real champions, he is struggling badly for form.	3
5		Rested.
6	NEAFL	Didn’t have the impact he would have liked.	–
7	NEAFL	Bye.	–
8	NEAFL	36 touches to be immense through the midfield.	–
9	NEAFL	Needs to play much better to be considered for a senior recall.	–
10	NEAFL	Bye.	–
11	NEAFL	Won a lot of the football, used it well.	–
12	NEAFL	Workmanlike with 21 touches, 10 tackles, two goals.	–
13	NEAFL	Workmanlike performance from veteran.	–
14	NEAFL	Bye.	–
15	NEAFL	At the coalface, laid a phenomenal 12 touches.	–
16	NEAFL	Accumulated a lot of it, but didn’t do anything flashy.	–
17	NEAFL	Solid as usual, workmanlike.	–
18	NEAFL	One of his better games this year, very impressive.	–
19	NEAFL	Best on ground with 33 disposals and two goals.	–
20	NEAFL	Continued his stellar form, could play on next year.	–
21	NEAFL	Among best again, door to senior football still ajar.	–
22	NEAFL	Kicked a season-high six goals playing up forward.	–
23	NEAFL	Bye.	–
QF	NEAFL	Kicked a goal and had 23 touches through the midfield.	–
SF	NEAFL	Impressed with 29 touches in last game as a Swan.	–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

1	GWS	Superb defensively on Greene and won 14 contested possessions and six clearances.	7
2	GCS	Filled the stat line once again, including 10 clearances, to be one of the best.	7
3	NM	Had treatment for injury at quarter time, but ran out game well.	6
4	Geel	Tried to go with Selwood but given a lesson. Kept battling himself.	5
5	StK	Quiet early on Fisher then asserted himself.	6
6	Bris	Took Moloney to the cleaners. Big numbers and impact.	8
7	Haw	Matched to Hodge early but hammered. Kicked two goals and kept battling.	5
8	Frem	Had his usual influence in the middle, but didn't have an impact forward of the centre.	5
9	Coll	Copped hit to shoulder early and had demanding role on Pendlebury.	5
10	Ess	Had the run-with role on Watson and didn’t let him dominate.	5
11	Adel	Totally outpointed Thompson, tackled hard and created a lot himself.	8
13	Port	Kept Hartlett quiet for three quarters and laid a game high 13 tackles.	7
14	Carl	Combative effort again. Relished the conditions and his tackling very good.	7
15	Melb	Won lots of tough footy, used it well and was a presence.	7
16	GWS	Quietly went about his business without fuss. 10 contested possessions.	6
17	WCE	Played his role but came off late with sickness.	6
18	Rich	Good duel with Jackson. Had the edge but tapered in second half.	7
19	WB	Usual hard working effort. Strong game but ended up limping.	7
20	Coll	Finished second best trying to quell Beams and Ball at different times.	5
21	StK	Quiet day by his standards.	3
22	Geel	Beaten by Bartel. Only five kicks and one inside-50.	2
23	Haw	Again held sway against Mitchell.	7
QF	Haw	Couldn’t tame Mitchell as he has done in the past.	5
SF	Carl	Roamed across half forward to play best game for some time. Copped injury late.	7
PF	Frem	Shadowed Fyfe and lost the battle too often. Few effective disposals.	3
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

2	Frem	Kicked early goal, but struggled in first game of season and replaced.	2
3	Port	Looked rusty at times but kicked two vital goals.	6
4	NM	Slowly returning to form after limited pre-season. Strong at times.	6
5	Haw	Played a crucial role in cutting off key playmakers and also winning ball.	6
6	Adel	Stepped up when needed and close to his best form.	6
7	Rich	Another who played well in the third quarter but lacked his usual impact.	5
8	Melb	Sensational first half and set pattern for aggression and will to win. Great.	8
9	StK	Hard worker all night.	6
10	WB	Another excellent game in a strong season from the veteran.	6
11	Ess	The plus one in defence for much of the night.	6
13	Geel	Didn’t stand out mainly because he didn’t use the ball well – 14 effective disp.	6
14	GWS	Caused havoc all night for the young Giants in a trademark display.	8
15	Bris	Another of the consistent brigade, laid seven tackles and kicked a goal.	5
16	WCE	Had 17 touches in the third term and 39 for the game. Dominant figure.	9
17	StK	Crucial role in containing Hayes til three quarter time. Then had big last term.	7
18	GCS	Ran hard to link the play and got plenty of hard footy.	8
19	Carl	Worked hard in else as again produced value in his 250th game.	6
20	Coll	Continued his excellent run of form, laying eight tackles and kicking a goal.	7
21	WB	Used ball brilliantly and iced his night with two goals.	8
22	Haw	Great run of form continues with another stellar midfield performance.	8
23	Geel	Unsighted first half and ditto second. Two clearances and two inside-50s.	3
QF	Adel	Matched against Thompson and won a heap of inside contests.	8
PF	Coll	Five clearances and 16 disposals in first half and ended with eight and 34.	8
GF	Haw	Claimed Norm Smith Medal after 15 tackles, four inside-50s, seven clearances.	9