is one of several key position players being blooded in the Carlton senior side this year, sometimes covering for injury and sometimes for changes in depth charts. Public debate over the contract future of Mitch McGovern, for example, shows that there are more than a couple of best 22 spots up the spine for the Blues which are not settled. O'Keeffe's body shape and junior career suggests he will settle into a forward/ruck role behind Harry McKay, but there is scope if the hierarchy want to refashion him to play a different role suiting his skill set.
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