Xavier Duursma
2021 Stats
Goals
7
Behinds
3
Disposals
197
Kicks
114
Tackles
36
24 disposals, 7 marks v. Geelong
Duursma procured 24 disposals, seven marks and four tackles Friday as Port Adelaide defeated Geelong 86-43 in a qualifying final match-up at Adelaide Oval.
ANALYSIS
The 21 year-old not only yielded season-highs for handballs (13), disposals, tackles and rebound 50s (2) in Friday's victory, but too recorded his best fantasy output (97 points) since a Round Two showing versus Essendon. Duursma has now appeared in every contest Port Adelaide has played since Jul. 23, averaging 18.5 disposals, four marks, 2.8 tackles, 1.3 clearances and 76.6 fantasy points a game along the way.
The 21 year-old not only yielded season-highs for handballs (13), disposals, tackles and rebound 50s (2) in Friday's victory, but too recorded his best fantasy output (97 points) since a Round Two showing versus Essendon. Duursma has now appeared in every contest Port Adelaide has played since Jul. 23, averaging 18.5 disposals, four marks, 2.8 tackles, 1.3 clearances and 76.6 fantasy points a game along the way.
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Off injury list
Duursma (knee) no longer appear's on his club's injury list ahead of Round 18 against St Kilda.
ANALYSIS
Duursma hasn't played since Round 4 and at least appears to be healthy, even if he's not seen at the AFL level immediately. With at least 21 disposals in three of his four starts, there's plenty of value with Duursma if he plays.
Duursma hasn't played since Round 4 and at least appears to be healthy, even if he's not seen at the AFL level immediately. With at least 21 disposals in three of his four starts, there's plenty of value with Duursma if he plays.
Needs another week
Duursma could be back in the SANFL as soon as next week, his team disclosed Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Duursma is close to returning but needs a couple more weeks to get back up to speed. His average of 20 disposals per game can be plenty useful once he's fully fit.
Duursma is close to returning but needs a couple more weeks to get back up to speed. His average of 20 disposals per game can be plenty useful once he's fully fit.
Likely to suit up Saturday
Duursma (knee) is expected to be available for Saturday's Round 16 match with Hawthorn, Loukas Founten of the Power's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Duursma has been sidelined since Round 4 after sustaining a knee injury that required surgery. Before going under the knife, Duursma averaged 20 disposals, 12.3 kicks and 6.3 marks across four matches.
Duursma has been sidelined since Round 4 after sustaining a knee injury that required surgery. Before going under the knife, Duursma averaged 20 disposals, 12.3 kicks and 6.3 marks across four matches.
Heading for surgery
Duursma will undergo surgery on a lateral ligament of his right knee after being diagnosed with a significant hypertension, AFL.com.au reports.
ANALYSIS
He avoided a torn ACL but will still require surgery to address the injury. Duursma should be considered out indefinitely until a return timeline is provided following the procedure.
He avoided a torn ACL but will still require surgery to address the injury. Duursma should be considered out indefinitely until a return timeline is provided following the procedure.
Avoids ACL tear, scans coming
Duursma departed Thursday's game versus Richmond with a knee injury but has avoided an ACL tear, Jon Ralph of the Herald Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Duursma went down following an awkward landing that led to fear the injury could be a major one. While it appears he's escaped the worst-case scenario, it seems likely he's set to miss at least a little time. More information on his status should be forthcoming.
Duursma went down following an awkward landing that led to fear the injury could be a major one. While it appears he's escaped the worst-case scenario, it seems likely he's set to miss at least a little time. More information on his status should be forthcoming.