The 24-year-old averaged 21 disposals a match in 2007 and was the catalyst for many attacking moves. He also kicked 14 goals and averaged more than six marks and almost three tackles a match.
While his statistics since returning from knee reconstruction surgery are not as impressive, Malceski says he feels great and his training has been better than ever.
"I've done everything off field that I could do to stay in tip top shape so it is up to me to get back to the form of 2007," he told sydneyswans.com.au
"I have played in most positions this year and spent a bit of time in the backline against Essendon, which felt good, but I will probably spend more time in the forward line pushing up the ground or on the wing so I can get more run into my legs," Malceski says.
He is convinced he still has the same strength and durability in his legs as he did before he injured his knee.
"My body is 100 per cent fine and I don't even think about my knee any more. It is just that I haven't been in form or got to the form that I know I am capable of. I am confident I will get there."
And Malceski believes there are no logical reasons why he can't turn his form around, and is sure the Swans can make the final eight.
"I have total faith in my body and in the Swans to make the eight this year," he says.
Malceski says he is unable to pinpoint reasons for his failure to return to his form of two seasons ago.
"I have gone back to what I was doing in 2007 and that hasn't worked, but I feel I took a step forward in the game against North Melbourne in my one-on-one work and I found more of the footy, which I have struggled with at senior level,: he says.
"It is great that the coaching staff have faith in me, and hopefully I can turn it around this week."
