News Xavier Duursma departs for Essendon

[OneGreatClub]

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.

I see an opportunity here.
The PAFC Scool of Ballet under the direction of Li Cunxin.

 

[Marmozet]

I think that Rozee and Butters have more pure football talent and x-factor but Duursma is the most consistent of the three and will play the most games barring injuries etc. of course.

 

[RossFC]

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

Good observation.

 

[Loyal2Port]

Reminds me of Andrew Embley

 

[OneGreatClub]

Wow Duursma highest kilometres of anyone on our list according to coach.

 

[robbo1981]

Wow Duursma highest kilometres of anyone on our list according to coach.

He has been amazing so far what a great pick up.
Wasn't to excited when we drafted him because the negatively from some respected posters on here but it is crazy to think he is only 11 games in.
Look foward to watching this kid for years to come hope the 3 boys sign on soon.

 

[Sleezy]

Wow Duursma highest kilometres of anyone on our list according to coach.

Up to the bye he was in the top 5 in the AFL, up there with Ben Brown etc.

 

[OneGreatClub]

Up to the bye he was in the top 5 in the AFL, up there with Ben Brown etc.

Wow

 

[TeeKray]

Would have to have edged ahead of Rozee in the best first year player stakes. He's been enormous.

 

[Zakk Wylde]

Up to the bye he was in the top 5 in the AFL, up there with Ben Brown etc.

Would be interesting to see Sam Walsh's stats here too. That kid is also a freak runner.

 

[Kiss from a Rozee]

Would be interesting to see Sam Walsh's stats here too. That kid is also a freak runner.

He was first in the league I believe. Definitely was a spot or two higher than Duursma.

 

[*PAF]

Read the rising star thread recently.
He's missed too many relatively easy shots on goal. Had he nailed them he'd be one of the leading contenders.

The kid is good but to be top shelf he needs to stay behind after practice and put the ball between the big sticks one or two dozen times a day.

 

[Leaveit2charlie]

Don't know. Another preseason just maybe with another level of fitness and a slightly stronger leg those shots that are just missing will start going through.

Could be the best of the Rookies.

 

[RangaInTeal]

Don't know. Another preseason just maybe with another level of fitness and a slightly stronger leg those shots that are just missing will start going through.

Could be the best of the Rookies.

Won’t be, but a future Captain! All three lads are special, but Rozee is one of those once in a generation players!

 

[2121]

Don't know. Another preseason just maybe with another level of fitness and a slightly stronger leg those shots that are just missing will start going through.

Could be the best of the Rookies.

Been saying he will be the best player out of this draft since we got him, wait till he fills out

 

[GoPorts]

I know he missed them but was pleased to see a player take responsibility for a set shot from inside 50.

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[gbear]

Solid second half.

 

[Smithy7]

I know he missed them but was pleased to see a player take responsibility for a set shot from inside 50.

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He missed them, but had a go ... see what happens next year with more games under his belt.. he is a bloody running machine .

 

[gbear]

He missed them, but had a go ... see what happens next year with more games under his belt.. he is a bloody running machine .

My thoughts exactly. He will be a star over the next few seasons.

 

[port_adelaide_1870]

always finds himself in good positions. Just needs to finish off his good work. Kid is special though

 

[NEGAN]

This guy will bring the number 1 back...


Favourite player

 

[robbo1981]

Let's sign the 3 boys up this wk just to top it all off. Absolute gun and to think the crows were keen but took mcfanny and that Tasmanian instead

 

[PJ Power]

I continue to be impressed by his overhead and contested marking. Love the way he stands his ground under the high ball.

 

[TheFVK]

Spiritual successor to Boak. Will lead the culture of the club for the next decade.

 

[afl2004]

May the force be with him