IN THE Sydney Swans' past two games, Adam Goodes has reminded everyone of the sublime skills and unique abilities that have made him a two-time Brownlow medallist.

Goodes has admitted he has struggled for consistency in 2011 but, against the Western Bulldogs and Essendon, showed that, even at 31, he still possesses the prodigious talent and blinding speed that has made him an AFL star.

Against the Bulldogs at the SCG, Goodes had 34 possessions, the highest tally of his 13-year career. He took 10 marks, had 10 inside-50s, laid six tackles, had five clearances and kicked two goals in a stunning individual performance.

Following a bye in round 19, Goodes was at it again at Etihad Stadium against the Bombers.

Although his statistics were again impressive - he had 29 possessions, nine inside-50s, seven clearances, six marks and three goals - it was some moments of brilliance that punctuated his best-on-ground display.

Goodes could have capped a sensational evening when he took a mark inside 50 just seconds before the final siren, but his shot narrowly missed, leaving the Swans with a one-point defeat.

He received the maximum 10 votes for the AFL Coaches' Association Player of the Year award for the second straight week and most likely three more Brownlow votes.

"To see his speed, for [someone] who's played as much footy as he has, to see him bursting through and opening up packs the way he's been doing it is a real credit to him," Swans coach John Longmire said.

"I just hope he's able to keep going for another few years and he certainly lights us up when he's doing it."

Longmire should be appeased to a certain degree, as his seemingly ageless superstar recently signed a contract extension taking him through to the end of 2013.

The match against Essendon was the 294th of Goodes' career and either in this year's finals series or early next season, he will become just the second Swan to play 300 games.

Next up would be Michael O'Loughlin's club record 303 games, and if he can maintain his fitness, Andrew McLeod's record of 340 AFL games for an indigenous player could also be in reach.

This story first appeared in the AFL Record

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