December 04, 2007
Courtesy of Leader Group Newspapers
Reported by Paul Amy
Reported by Paul Amy
FORMER Essendon rookie Tim O'Keefe has joined VFL club Port Melbourne.
O'Keefe has been tailed by injuries in the past two years but new Port coach Gary Ayres said the 191cm defender was getting himself fit and would be a good acquisition.
"He can be a nice running back for us, or someone who can give you a bit of height through the midfield," he said.
"He can run and carry the footy."
O'Keefe, originally from Seymour, was rookie-listed after a good 2005 season with the Bendigo Bombers.
Another Bendigo player, Michael Dillon, has also joined Port. Dillon won the reserves best and fairest this year and also made half-a-dozen senior appearances. He tried his luck at VFL level after some outstanding seasons for Gisborne.
The Boroughs are also close to locking in Coburg goalsneak Jono Mullins.
As expected, Port top-liner Tim Hazell has returned to Tasmania and will play with the Devils. Ayres said he was disappointed to lose the former Hawk but understood his reasons.
As expected, Port top-liner Tim Hazell has returned to Tasmania and will play with the Devils. Ayres said he was disappointed to lose the former Hawk but understood his reasons.
"That's where his family is ... we have to see it from his point of view," he said.
Port's other "outs" include Chris Obst (retired), John Milhuisen (overseas), Brayden Shaw (Diamond Valley), Dean Kelly (Noble Park) and Luke Peel.
Port's other "outs" include Chris Obst (retired), John Milhuisen (overseas), Brayden Shaw (Diamond Valley), Dean Kelly (Noble Park) and Luke Peel.
