Xavier Duursma

ForwardF
24 disposals, 7 marks v. Geelong
FPort Adelaide Power
August 27, 2021
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.
Read More News
AFL Stats
Loading AFL Stats...
AFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading AFL Game Log...
More Fantasy News
Off injury list
FPort Adelaide Power
July 13, 2021
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.
Needs another week
FPort Adelaide Power
Knee
July 1, 2021
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.
Likely to suit up Saturday
FPort Adelaide Power
Knee
June 28, 2021
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.
Heading for surgery
FPort Adelaide Power
Knee
April 10, 2021
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.
Avoids ACL tear, scans coming
FPort Adelaide Power
Knee
April 9, 2021
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.