Opposition teams hoping Goodes might show signs of slowing down in 2011 were sorely disappointed. At 31, he was at his scintillating best, winning his third best and fairest. His final third of the season was remarkable, starting with a career-best 34-disposal effort against the Bulldogs in round 18. Played every game to end the season on 300 career matches, only the second Swan to do so. Barring injury, the durable Goodes will cruise past Michael O’Loughlin’s record of 303 club games early in the season. The co-captain led the Swans in marks (143), goals (41) and kicks (320) and was third for possessions (511). Playing through the midfield and in the forward line, he remains at the peak of his powers. Coaches' call:
2011 was… another really good year. He showed that he can play well in the forward line or midfield and he probably did both those roles really well at different times. He’s still got that real versatility which is just such a great value to the team. He is a pretty consistent performer week in week out.
His pre-season has been… good as well. For a guy his age, he basically did every session. He was another one who did a really solid pre-season and hardly missed a beat.
In 2012 we want to see… basically the same as the last couple of years. You don’t want to set too many limits on him because he keeps getting better year by year. We don’t really set any expectations on him we just get him ready to go and make sure he’s clear on his role and when he goes out he performs it. Player honours: Brownlow Medal 2003 (equal), 2006; best and fairest 2003, 2006, 2011; All-Australian 2003, 2006, 2009, 2011; All-Australian nominee 2010; International Rules Series 2001, 2010 (captain); leading goalkicker 2010, 2011; Indigenous Team of the Century; AFLCA Player of the Year 2006 (equal); AFL Rising Star 1999; premiership side 2005; co-captain since 2009. Brownlow Medal: 2011 votes 19; career votes 156. Draft history: 1997 National AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Sydney) No. 43 overall.
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Swans co-captain Adam Goodes will have to be patient as he recovers from the quad injury he suffered last Saturday night...Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 5:00PM
Swans co-captain Adam Goodes has been ruled out for the next six weeks with a tear to his left quad...Monday, May 07, 2012 - 2:14PM
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says the club will need a scan to determine the injury suffered by Adam Goodes in tonight's final quarter Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 1:03AM
Swans co-captain Adam Goodes has spoken about taking over as the club's games record holder from Michael O'Loughlin this weekend... Friday, April 27, 2012 - 2:55PM
SwansTV discusses indigenous round with several of our indigenous playersThursday, May 17, 2012 - 5:47PM
SwansTV brings you 30 moments in 30 days to celebrate 30 years in SydneyWednesday, May 16, 2012 - 2:15PM
SwansTV brings you a recap of the day that was for games record holder Adam GoodesMonday, April 30, 2012 - 1:41PM
Swans games record holder Adam Goodes caps off a fairytale milestone game with a great mark thanks to some excellent defensive work from SmithMonday, April 30, 2012 - 10:46AM
Highlights of Adam Goodes' record breaking dayMonday, April 30, 2012 - 4:30AM
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