PORT ADELAIDE has its second NAB AFL Rising Star nomination in the first six rounds, with Xavier Duursma being nominated for his performance against North Melbourne.
Duursma finished with a career-high 24 disposals (12 contested), eight marks, three inside 50s and a goal in Port’s 16-point victory over the Kangaroos.
The 18-year-old has been a running machine for the Power since making his debut in Round 1 against Melbourne at the MCG.
He is ranked number one for the Power in most kilometres run this season, and he recorded the ninth highest distance travelled in a game since the start of 2017 in the Round 2 win over Carlton.
The Gippsland Power product has averaged 18 touches, five marks, two tackles and just under a goal a game in the opening six weeks of his career.
Duursma joins teammate Connor Rozee in the list of nominees in the running to win this year’s rising star award.
List of 2019 NAB AFL Rising Star nominees:
Round 1 - Bailey Scott (North Melbourne)
Round 2 - Charlie Constable (Geelong)
Round 3 - Connor Rozee (Port Adelaide)
Round 4 - Sam Walsh (Carlton)
Round 5 - Jack Petruccelle (West Coast)
Round 6 - Xavier Duursma (Port Adelaide)
