AFL Player #28: Xavier Duursma 🏹 - Torn quad at training and out for at least 4 weeks - 8/5

[Schnitzengruben]

Honestly he's been a very underrated pick up this year. Works his backside off defensively which is an element I wasn't familiar with regarding his game. To trade him for Zerk is looking like a steal so far.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

One of the rare positives for Essendon tonight.

Duursma must be pissed off and jealous for his ex teammates.

 

[eth-dog]

Honestly he's been a very underrated pick up this year. Works his backside off defensively which is an element I wasn't familiar with regarding his game. To trade him for Zerk is looking like a steal so far.

Win win I reckon

 

[brutus76]

One of the few two way runners. I like the boy

 

[Vander18]

Was pretty good tonight, especially early.

 

[VelvetSledge]

One of the very very few positives.

Had a quiet first two weeks but has really settled.

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

Back to back very good games.

 

[TheFrenchCut]

Wasn't a huge fan of bringing him across but blimey what a ripper pick-up this guy has been.

 

[mcgrath_truther]

he's really built into some good form after round 1. his game and efforts tonight has been fantastic

 

[naraku]

Gutsy player which we've missed a lot of.

 

[Schnitzengruben]

Quickly becoming one of my favourite players.

 

[SpeckieMcVeigh]

Thank you Port!

 

[TheUnicorn]

Our recruiting over the off season looks reaaaaally good at the moment.

 

[eth-dog]

Jeez we got a good deal so far

 

[Megabattimus]

Love me a bow and arrow!

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[NoWuckingFurries]

Clutch

 

[andleanback]

I’ll eat my hat. He’s been great now he’s found some form sen fitness. Can tell he’s a confidence player

 

[Old Campaigner]

Yeah I wasn't sold when we did the trade but I figured it didn't cost much so not much to lose.

He's found a really valuable niche in the side and even though he's not the most physical player you know he's going to leave nothing in the tank each week.

 

[ant555]

Yeah but he has no edge

 

[Cold Sober]

Our 4 other club recruits are our best players.they're the ones who need some back up. We promised them so much.

 

[Zach Package]

Bloody important, hard as a cat’s head, runs all day and can take a mark. We’ve had plenty of players that can do 2 of the 3 but he can really do it all.

 

[Donakebab]

Love me a bow and arrow!

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I used to hate it. Now it's okay.

 

[theboxmike]

Can’t believe he is only 23 as well!

 

[JayJ20]

Gun. Huge vs St Kilda and close to if not our best player yesterday. He really knows how to stick a tackle, find the goals and take a relieving mark. He's honestly surprised me the most with his aerial ability. Got a good one.

This is as win-win as you'll see a trade. BZT fits Port's needs and Duursma fits Essendon's needs.

 

[ghostdog]

I used to hate it. Now it's okay.

Yeah. When he was hesitating to take it out of the quiver, I did think, heck it mate, enjoy your footy.

After a slowish start to the season he's really found a gear. Works his arse off and uses it well. Great acquisition.

It's still cringey though.