News Xavier Duursma departs for Essendon

[shewho]

Would have to have the biggest tank of any first year player we've ever had at the club at AFL level.

Maybe. People here seem to forget how incredible Nick Stevens was in his first year and how much running he did as an 18 year old.

Duurs is right up there with Stevens though. And that’s a very good thing talent wise (not so good for the girlfriend).

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

And to think Macca19 and Butters Made Me Do It both said and I quote from the podcast
"Cant believe we picked duursma he is literally the worst player of all time fold the club"
Shame.

Nah...they wouldn't have said that...surely..
If they did, I'll make the crucifixes myself.

 

[robbo1981]

Absolutely love this kid *en machine my old man compares him to micheal tuck. Does have that wirerly look about him.
Runs all day both ways gutsy as and skills are improving each week.
Think he has been the best of the rookies to this point but connor has the higher ceiling and has been amazing aswell.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

Absolutely love this kid ****en machine my old man compares him to micheal tuck. Does have that wirerly look about him.
Runs all day both ways gutsy as and skills are improving each week.
Think he has been the best of the rookies to this point but connor has the higher ceiling and has been amazing aswell.

Like... Although, I have him and Conner side by side at this point.
If I had to, I'd probably just inch Conner ahead at this point.

 

[Doctor Feel]

I wonder how he would have gone with the time trial vs. Kane once he matures and if Kane was still around.

I dont think anything came out about his results but I expect next year he'll be close to the front. Clurey is a machine though.

Still, there is such a thing as running fit vs. Match fit, and Duursma is insanely match fit.

I love how he finds himself forward for goals. Those goals are off the back of pure hard work and burning his opponent to get into space.

I bet he is an absolute nightmare to match up on. Polec absolutely hated it.

 

[robbo1981]

Like... Although, I have him and Conner side by side at this point.
If I had to, I'd probably just inch Conner ahead at this point.

Yeah toss a coin dursma more consistent conner more wow factor and playing a tougher position.

 

[Schulzenfest]

I dont think anything came out about his results but I expect next year he'll be close to the front. Clurey is a machine though.

Still, there is such a thing as running fit vs. Match fit, and Duursma is insanely match fit.

Yep. Kornes, Clurey, Colquhoun etc were supremely fit but they were never quick. Duursma is both. One might say that he has a unique blend of speed and endurance.

 

[snozulu]

This fella has been playing so well for a first year player. Covers so much ground and put's his body on the line. Love what he brings.

 

[RangaInTeal]

Would have to have the biggest tank of any first year player we've ever had at the club at AFL level.

Tom Rischbieth says g'day!

 

[StuMan]

Quickly becoming my favourite player. Just love watching him play.

 

[Kingfish73]

Supreme talent. Keeps his body injury free will be a 200 + gamer. So much to like

 

[Jason K]

He reminds me of a young James Hird. So glad we hot him to Port

 

[AFC AFeederClub]

Would have to have the biggest tank of any first year player we've ever had at the club at AFL level.

absolutely, he would have to be setting records for distance covered by a 1st year player as he isnt to far away from Scully's record of all-time distance covered in a game, at to that he is absolutely fearless attacking the ball

 

[pastmyprimus]

Apart from everything else he's a goal kicker. Seven for a wingman is impressive, even more impressive for a first year wingman. He's kicked one fewer goals than Westy.

 

[Magus]

He certainly knows how to work hardery for longery.

 

[AFC AFeederClub]

He reminds me of a young James Hird. So glad we hot him to Port

dont say that, a good player no doubt but way over rated

 

[Ported]

Only just heard that he was described as mini-hoff, which after 11 rounds seems fairly apt.

 

[Killer Power]

What I have liked the most is the willingness to put his body on the line. Very impressive for a first year outside player. Didn't hesitate to go back with the flight again yesterday. His team mates would love that about him.

 

[OneGreatClub]

Would have to have the biggest tank of any first year player we've ever had at the club at AFL level.

Future footballers take note.
Ballet and dance is the way to go.
Massively helps core strength and balance too.

 

[TeeKray]

Xavier O'Duursma

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Some of our more historical posters would remember Sturt century goal kicker of the 1970s Ken Whelan. He also did ballet as a young un and attributed that to his athleticism, including a huge leap and ability to land on his feet after grabbing one of his soaring marks.

 

[Smithy7]

He certainly knows how to work hardery for longery.

Even got a wack in the jaw, but kept going, after a shake of the head .. he is a tough bugger .. a true Port Player ... love it ..

 

[Smithy7]

Some of our more historical posters would remember Sturt century goal kicker of the 1970s Ken Whelan. He also did ballet as a young un and attributed that to his athleticism, including a huge leap and ability to land on his feet after grabbing one of his soaring marks.

Saw Ken play .. well bugger me, never knew he was into ballet.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Saw Ken play .. well bugger me, never knew he was into ballet.

I was at a game at Unley where he kicked 10 goals on us.

Duursma doesn't have quite that spectacular leap (or at least he hasn't ripped one out yet) but he can take a big pack mark.

 

[Smithy7]

I was at a game at Unley where he kicked 10 goals on us.

Duursma doesn't have quite that spectacular leap (or at least he hasn't ripped one out yet) but he can take a big pack mark.

Time will tell, but geez, I think everyone likes his work rate and his hard at it attitude. He is going to be a good player for Port.