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 | |||
| Date of birth | (2000-07-07) 7 July 2000 (age 22) | ||
| Original team(s) | Foster, Gippsland Power (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 18, 2018 AFL draft, Port Adelaide | ||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019– | Port Adelaide | 57 (27) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022. | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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]
Following the conclusion of the 2020 AFL season, which concluded with a preliminary final loss to Richmond, Duursma inherited the number seven guernsey from retired veteran Brad Ebert.[4]
Duursma is the nephew of former Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne player Jamie Duursma[1]
His sister Yasmin plays for Port Adelaide in AFLW
Duursma has become known for his bow and arrow goal celebration.[5] The celebration has been both heavily praised and criticised in the media. It earned him the nickname sharpshooter.[6]
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