Ryan O'Keefe
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Ryan O'Keefe (born January, 24 1981) is an Australian Football League player with the Sydney Swans, and part of the Swans' 2005 premiership-winning side. Ryan is an amazing up and comming player. He made the 2006 all Australian side and is one of sydneys key forwards.
[edit] Early TragedyWhen Ryan was completing his education he sadly lost his younger brother Aaron in a tragic car accident. In an interview with Callum Twomey on J-Squad, Ryan said that the most prized photo in the family photo album was a picture of his brother. Ryan also wears a black arm band every game in memory. [edit] 2005Ryan O'Keefe was educated at St Kevins' College in Melbourne. He was picked up by Sydney as number 56 in the 1999 AFL Draft. His improvement over the 2004-2005 seasons was so dramatic he gained a reputation as one of the most dangerous forwards in the competition, yet his under-rated status still continues as he is often undervalued as a footballer. O'Keefe played all 26 games in 2005, having a particularly brilliant finals series. In the same year, he represented Australia in the International Rules series. In 2006, he made All-Australian selection.
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