The Power Intercultural Carnival held by Power Community Limited gets underway this…, Incoming Port Adelaide Chief Executive Matthew Richardson is embracing the challenge…, The Port Adelaide Football Club is thrilled to appoint Matthew Richardson as its new…. With 13.5kms covered, 16 disposals and a slick goal, Xavier has been praised by the football world for a great start to his career. His father Dean Duursma was on Sydney and Melbourne’s AFL lists without playing a game until injury cut short his career. And both men were influential on Xavier Duursma, especially Dean Duursma, who coached his son throughout his junior career at Foster and then Gippsland, until he reached the under 18s. He captained Gippsland in 2018, guiding his side to second on the ladder and a preliminary final, it’s best season in five years, while averaging 22.8 disposals and 5.2 tackles. And both men were influential on Xavier Duursma, especially Dean Duursma, who coached his son throughout his junior career at Foster and then Gippsland, until he reached the under 18s. Xavier Duursma is a rangy utility who has the potential to develop through the midfield, off half back or even as a difficult match up forward. His father Dean Duursma was on Sydney and Melbourne’s AFL lists without playing a game until injury cut short his career. His uncle Jamie Duursma played 59 games for the Swans, Brisbane and the Demons.At a glance Junior clubs: Foster Football Club Clubs: Port Adelaide Debut: Recruited from: Gippsland Power Sponsor: Westhoff Maintenance. The teenager was also prominent for Vic Country in the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships. His uncle Jamie played 59 games for the Swans, Brisbane and Demons. Xavier Duursma puts a white collar finish on some blue collar work from Todd…, Xavier Duursma is forced to leave the field after injuring his hamstring following…. The 18-year-old was among three debutants in Port Adelaide’s 26-point win over Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday. 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). His uncle Jamie played 59 games for the Swans, Brisbane and Demons. [4], Duursma is the nephew of former Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne player Jamie Duursma[1]. 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). Describing himself as a leader and player who models himself on Richmond captain Trent Cotchin and Hawthorn’s Isaac Smith, Duursma says he is a hard competitor who never gives up - something likely to endear him to Port Adelaide supporters. Duursma has become known for his bow and arrow goal celebration. 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His uncle Jamie Duursma played 59 games for the Swans, Brisbane and the Demons.At a glance Junior clubs: Foster Football Club Clubs: Port Adelaide Debut: Recruited from: Gippsland Power Sponsor: Westhoff Maintenance Renowned for his speed and courage, Duursma’s father Dean Duursma was on Sydney and Melbourne’s AFL lists without playing a game until injury cut short his career. [5] The celebration has been both heavily praised and criticised in the media. [1], Duursma made his AFL debut in Port Adelaide's win over Melbourne in the opening round of the 2019 AFL season. He was recruited by Port Adelaide with the 18th draft pick in the 2018 AFL Draft. In fact, 2017 was the first year Xavier Duursma wasn’t coached by his dad, so after being mentored by former Fremantle, North Melbourne player and Collingwood premiership big man Leigh Brown for the past two seasons, Ken Hinkley will be just the third coach of his young life. Xavier Duursma takes the new MG Motor Australia HS for a spin to chat about his goals…, Exciting youngster Xavier Duursma gets on the board with a strong second effort and…. Darcy Byrne-Jones speaks to the media after winning his first John Cahill Medal. Meet Xavier Duursma. [2] He scored a goal on debut. Incoming CEO Matthew Richardson and Chairman David Koch speak with the media. Xavier Duursma teaches us the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Leaving one Power for another, Duursma is rated as a medium sized midfielder who has a burst of line-breaking speed but doesn’t mind getting his head over the ball and winning it himself. His inside and outside attributes create enough appeal alone, but his aerial capabilities and courage add a dynamic that sets him apart. Darcy Byrne-Jones has won the 2020 John Cahill Medal, awarded to the Best and Fairest…, AFL senior coach Ken Hinkley speaks at the 2020 Best and Fairest awards and presents…, John Cahill Medallist Darcy Byrne-Jones has paid tribute to Port Adelaide's strong…, Research shows the positive impact of PTEVAW program. It is perhaps fitting then that he ended up at Port Adelaide as pick 18 at last month’s NAB AFL Draft. A Lions supporter growing up, his affinity to all things Port Adelaide mean he hasn’t taken long to switch allegiances. He grew up playing for Foster (the club not Fos Williams), at Alberton (the Football and Netball League not the Oval) and then played for the Power (Gippsland not Port Adelaide). Renowned for his speed and courage, Duursma’s father Dean Duursma was on Sydney and Melbourne’s AFL lists without playing a game until injury cut short his career. In Round 6, Duursma earned the Rising Star nomination, following Port's 16 point win over North Melbourne. He was recruited by Port Adelaide with the 18th draft pick in the 2018 AFL Draft. We speak with Xavier Duursma after the Showdown win. PROUD father Dean Duursma described son Xavier’s AFL debut as “awesome”. Xavier Duursma answers your questions live on Facebook. Some 120 people – players, partners, parents – were inconsolable at Dom Cassisi’s house. The 18-year-old Vic Country prospect who looms as a potential first-round pick after a consistent season at both the TAC Cup and Under 18 Championships. Speedy winger Xavier Duursma will fly the flag for Port Adelaide in the Colgate Grand…, Following his retirement, Brad Ebert has bestowed his famous number seven guernsey…, Port Adelaide pair Todd Marshall and Xavier Duursma are both expected to line up in…, Assistant coach Jarrad Schofield is confident Todd Marshall and Xavier Duursma will…, Xavier Duursma was Port Adelaide's third selection in the 2018 National Draft at Pick 18. The Gippsland Power skipper averaged 22.8 touches and a goal a game in the TAC Cup. Xavier Duursma speaks to the media at the camp. Xavier Duursma knows all about the key language at Port Adelaide. Duursma’s performances in 2018 saw him finish third in Gippsland’s best and fairest. Duursma can also play across half back, is known to read the play well, take a strong overhead mark and offer penetration with his kick.
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