Xavier Duursma
Xavier Duursma (born 7 July 2000) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by Port Adelaide with the 18th draft pick in the 2018 AFL Draft.[1]
| Xavier Duursma | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Xavier Duursma | ||
| Date of birth | 7 July 2000 | ||
| Original team(s) | Foster, Gippsland Power (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 18, 2018 AFL draft, Port Adelaide | ||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019– | Port Adelaide | 20 (11) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2019. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
AFL career
Duursma made his AFL debut in Port Adelaide's win over Melbourne in the opening round of the 2019 AFL season.[2] He scored a goal on debut. In Round 6, Duursma earned the Rising Star nomination, following Port's 16 point win over North Melbourne [3]
Personal life
Xavier is the nephew of former Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne player Jamie Duursma[1]
Goal celebration
Duursma has become known for his bow and arrow goal celebration, which has both been heavily praised and criticised in the media.
References
- "Port Adelaide select Xavier Duursma with pick 12". portadelaidefc.com.au. 22 November 2018.
- "AFL Round 1: Melbourne vs Port Adelaide, win, Ken Hinkley reaction, press conference, Jack Watts". Fox Sports. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- Collins, Ben (29 April 2019). "Bullseye: Power hit the mark with second Rising Star nominee". afl.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
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