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Swans not re-signing Ryan O'Keefe

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Well, forget about that pick up. Just saw a bite from the presser.

He looks absolutely shattered. Maybe he tested the waters elsewhere and got no interest?

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    Ryan would be welcome at MFC in a mentoring role for a year or two.

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    Ryan would be welcome at MFC in a mentoring role for a year or two.

    Agree, same as Cross give him a year and see how it goes. I would have a 34 yo O'Keefe in my team before the three signings we had this week.

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    I must have seen a different presser. He's leaving the Swans but undecided about his future.http://m.afl.com.au/news/2014-08-28/ryan-okeefe-swans-tribute

    Doesn't mentioning retiring.

    Oh interesting. The way it was reported on Sky News he was retiring and would have a lap of honor at this week's match. Gotta love quality Australian journalism.
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    he must be pizzed being so close to 300 games

    Tell someone who cares dc

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    Interesting that if there were a spate of injuries that he may be called up to the side.

    I would be very keen for him to have a year at the Dees.

    Would cost us nothing.

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    He's not all that fast anymore, which I imagine why he's not getting a game with the Swans. You'd think Roos would know exactly what he could offer the Dees

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    Just get him down as a coach if he wants it. Forget about him playing. We need to fast track up the ladder, not carry another veteran who is slower than Jack Trengove.

    He is finished.

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    Just get him down as a coach if he wants it. Forget about him playing. We need to fast track up the ladder, not carry another veteran who is slower than Jack Trengove.

    He is finished.

    I agree wyl we tried that with Brynes and look how well that went!.

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    I agree wyl we tried that with Brynes and look how well that went!.

    I don't know if you could put Brynes and O'keefe in the same sentence.

    Yeah his pretty old in footy terms but he will be able to teach our young midfield the type of training habit you need to become an elite footballer for a long period of time and that type of stuff is what we need at the MFC.

    I wouldn't be surprised if Roos is calling him right know to arrange a coffee chat about coming to Melbourne for one season next year.

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    I agree wyl we tried that with Brynes and look how well that went!.

    In fairness, O'Keefe is (was) twice the player Byrnes is.

    But agree with your point

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    Byrnes and O'Keefe are like chalk and cheese.

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    In fairness, O'Keefe is (was) twice the player Byrnes is.

    But agree with your point

    My point deeko is that neither could get a game in the seniors in their last year with their previous teams.

    Cross on the other hand played most of his last year with the Dogs.

    Over the hill we don't need O'Keefe

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    I don't know if you could put Brynes and O'keefe in the same sentence.

    Yeah his pretty old in footy terms but he will be able to teach our young midfield the type of training habit you need to become an elite footballer for a long period of time and that type of stuff is what we need at the MFC.

    I wouldn't be surprised if Roos is calling him right know to arrange a coffee chat about coming to Melbourne for one season next year.

    http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-08-28/door-not-slammed-on-okeefe-roos

    I would unless it is for a coaching role...

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    My point deeko is that neither could get a game in the seniors in their last year with their previous teams.

    Cross on the other hand played most of his last year with the Dogs.

    Over the hill we don't need O'Keefe

    The different is the Dog are at the bottom where the Cats and Swans are at the top.

    Of cause the Cross would get a game at the Dogs there was no one to replacing him.

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    I agree wyl we tried that with Brynes and look how well that went!.

    but byrnes couldn't hold a candle to o'keefe, od

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    The different is the Dog are at the bottom where the Cats and Swans are at the top.

    Of cause the Cross would get a game at the Dogs there was no one to replacing him.

    Well how come Cross has been 10 times the player that Brynes was the last two years?

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    If he decides to play on, he'll probably end up on a list somewhere.

    Let's not forget that there's at least 100 players on various lists that are no better than C graders. Many are worse than C grade ... the League overall has a depth issue because of the expansion sides.

    If he was on our list right now, he'd probably be one of our best 15 players. Definitely top 20. Think of the worst player on our list and replace him with O'Keefe.

    Not every player on a list needs to have a "possible" 10 year career ahead of them. We're screaming out for winners and experienced players who can lead the way. The truth is we need 4 or 5 players of O'Keefe's ilk (not just with 1 or 2 years left - players like Vince could play another 3-5 years)

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    Well how come Cross has been 10 times the player that Brynes was the last two years?

    I agree that Brynes was no good but Brynes was and is not at the same elite level as O'keefe.

    So what if he is over the hill, it wouldn't be all about him playing it would be about showing our young guys leadership on the field at our club and that's what we need right now.

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    Next person who calls Byrnes "Brynes" gets a ban.

    (Not serious - but please - can we *try* and spell the guy's name right?)

    Maybe we have a certain (still) obsessed Dr.E posting under a non de plume

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    Paul Roos just said its probably 12 months too late in recruiting ROK but hasn't completely shut the door yet.

    doubtful he will be at the Dees next year as a player, maybe as a coach but.

    there is a link to the page but my computer wont let me for some reason....

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    Next person who calls Byrnes "Brynes" gets a ban.

    (Not serious - but please - can we *try* and spell the guy's name right?)

    No probs Nashre...

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