AFL Player 28: Xavier Duursma 🏹

[VelvetSledge]

 

[ant555]

Nothing left in the tank last night.

 

[thebigboy]

Strange that Port were willing to let him leave. Absolutely fleeced Port in that trade. Bloke’s work rate & form is seriously underrated by the footy media.

 

[EnolaGay]

Congrats on the 100, X. Very happy to have you at the Bombers.

 

[Pweter]

His defensive running is an absolute godsend for this team. He's a heart and soul player, you never question his effort and intent. Love him.

 

[fairbump_playon]

I thought from a distance he was fancy

I think it was the bow and arrow

But he’s actually a classic footballer

 

[jannissary]

Strange that Port were willing to let him leave. Absolutely fleeced Port in that trade. Bloke’s work rate & form is seriously underrated by the footy media.

what we wouldn't do for BZT right now though...

 

[JayJ20]

It's players like Duursma you want in the side to build your list around.

 

[Loonerty]

His defensive efforts last night were outstanding.

 

[Lore]

 

[Gabe251]

My favourite player right now. Beast.

 

[Runk]

My god, this bloke just works. He works and works and works, never taking a backward step, and he’s willing to put his body on the line time and time again if that’s what the team needs. There’s something relentless about him, something almost unshakable.

Alongside players like Archie Roberts, he represents the future. These are the kinds of leaders who are going to drag this club out of the mire and into a new era of success, not just with their talent, but with their sheer will.

I just hope his body holds up, because what he gives every single week is nothing short of immense.
I’m honestly blown away by everything he brings to this team, to this club.

I never thought I'd say this about him but truly he’s the kind of player you build a foundation around.

 

[bommer16]

He’s cool under pressure and plays his role exceptionally well. Trust him to always compete and give 110%.
Congratulations Xavier on a great milestone. Hope the next 100 includes a prem medal (or three ) with the red and black.

 

[bommer16]

Received a coaches vote.

 

[Yoda_]

Happy birthday to one of the more unheralded guys in 2025

Have been pleasantly surprised how good a foot soldier he is.

 

[Yoda_]

is there a bloke who plays through injury more than this guy?

seems every time he's on the bench hes getting work done

 

[doug85]

is there a bloke who plays through injury more than this guy?

seems every time he's on the bench hes getting work done

Duursma is a tough campaigner

 

[quotemokc]

Has been pretty poor of late.

Putrid disposal and looks slow.

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

Just cruising to the end of the year. No need to go 100%.

 

[jannissary]

had a good game overall tbh.

made that god brother his bitch

 

[Schnitzengruben]

He's pretty much a taller Brayden Ham

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Brayden Ham

Age

26

Ht

182cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.1

3star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

11.5

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.5

3star

D

10.0

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

2.8

3star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.4

4star

CL

0.6

3star

after a few steak dinners

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Unfortunately an appalling final kick that cost Redman a set shot at goal and us a chance to win it.

You’ve simply got to hit the target over 20m from a free kick. Absolute shocker.

 

[ant555]

Unfortunately an appalling final kick that cost Redman a set shot at goal and us a chance to win it.

You’ve simply got to hit the target over 20m from a free kick. Absolute shocker.

That is his issue. Works hard up and back and often saves us in the back half but he is prone to having 3 or 4 poor skill errors by foot most weeks. Stops him from being that A grade performer we would like.

 

[ydc55]

He's pretty much a taller Brayden Ham after a few steak dinners

This is ridiculous.
Perhaps the most inaccurate post of the year for mine.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

He's pretty much a taller Brayden Ham after a few steak dinners

Can’t remember Ham taking many courageous marks, working up and down the ground, putting his body on the line like this guy. Does occasionally have the bad kick like last night but you couldn’t wider of the mark

 

[Schnitzengruben]

Can’t remember Ham taking many courageous marks, working up and down the ground, putting his body on the line like this guy. Does occasionally have the bad kick like last night but you couldn’t wider of the mark

Was mostly in jest but we often say "Essendon fans overrate their own players" and for me, Duursma is one of those guys.

Ham worked well both ways despite limitations on kicking and physicality. Duursma is better don't get me wrong, but his poor disposal and awareness let him down.