He had 498 disposals and then 467 in successive seasons at Collingwood. O'Bree suffered a slow start to 2002 thanks to osteitis pubis, but played in both the 2002 Grand Final and the 2003 Grand Final, once again being a valuable clearance player in the centre. Around this time he also played his 100th game.
Over his career, O'Bree amassed 498 disposals before accumulating 467 over subsequent seasons with Collingwood. He began 2002 slowly due to osteitis pubis but played in both the 2002 and 2003 Grand Finals, demonstrating his value as a clearance player in the centre.  He also reached his 100th game during this period.