Xavier ELLIS

2016 Digest:   An experienced big-game performer thanks to his time at Hawthorn, he was able to pass on his knowledge last year and that had a big impact on the team. Reliable in defence, he can play on a variety of opponents without fuss.

2016 NAB Cup:   Got through pre-season unscathed which is a really promising sign for a player with an extensive injury history.

2016 Season

Played for : West Coast

1	Bris	Had a quiet night but still kicked a goal.	3
2		Achilles.
3		Achilles.
4		Achilles.
5		Achilles.
6	WAFL	Good return from Achilles injury with 24 possessions, six marks.	–
7	WAFL	Bye.	–
8	WAFL	Solid outing with 22 possessions as he waits for a spot in Eagles team.	–
9		Senior emergency.
10	WAFL	Not a big impact in well-beaten team with 16 possessions.	–
11		Wrist.
12	Adel	Called up after Butler broke down in the warm-up. Played accordingly.	3
13	WAFL	Showed desperation for recall with 29 possessions, nine marks.	–
14	WAFL	Bye.	–
15	WAFL	Impressive display made up of 30 possessions, 11 marks.	–
16		Calf.
17		Calf.
18	WAFL	Solid showing across half-back with 21 disposals, eight marks and a goal.	–
19	WAFL	Bye.	–
20	WAFL	Struggled against Fremantle-boosted Peel and AFL future is clouded.	–
21		Retired.
22		Retired.
23		Retired.
EF		Retired.

2015 Season

Played for : West Coast

1		Hamstring.
2		Hamstring.
3		Hamstring.
4		Hamstring.
5		Hamstring.
6		Hamstring.
7	WAFL	Made return in reserves and collected 17 possessions in limited game time.	–
8	WAFL	Bye.	–
9	WAFL	Back in seniors and played a solid role in midfield.	–
10	WAFL	Second league game back from injury and had 27 disposals, eight marks.	–
11	Ess	The main avenue from defence with five rebound 50s.	5
12	Rich	Kept ticking over in middle in will be a pivotal player if he stands up.	7
14	Melb	Used on wing at half back. Stood tall in a few one-on-ones.	5
15	Adel	Subbed out after performing well in defence.	5
16	Coll	Hurt elbow in third term and off for a while. Did his bit.	4
17	Syd	What he did was handy from the back half but had some quiet periods.	5
18	GCS	Mopped up well in the back half.	4
19	Haw	Didn't hurt his former team. Relatively quiet night.	4
20	Frem	Not prominent but part of a small backline that worked hard.	5
21	WB	Subbed out after being good in defence.	5
22	Adel	Uncharacteristically turned over the footy on his trusty left foot.	5
23	StK	The sub. Played just over half a game. Did OK.	4
QF	Haw	Did a couple of handy things at half back but not prominent.	5
PF	NM	Mopped up at half back and ball use was a highlight. Provided poise.	7
GF	Haw	Former Hawk endured a horror day. Mustered six kicks in a poor performance.	2

2014 Season

Played for : West Coast

1	WB	Half-back on Hunter who kicked a couple of early goals. OK without starring.	5
2	Melb	Worked his way into the game to post good numbers.	6
3	StK	Handy effort and chimed in with a couple of goals.	6
4	Geel	Couple of shaky efforts but at least won some footy down back.	4
5	Port	Subbed out early with an ankle injury.	0
6		Calf.
7		Calf.
8	GWS	Sub. On for Gaff in the third quarter and had a handful of touches.	2
10	Coll	OK but hammered by Swan in final term, which hurt the team.	5
11	NM	Doing well until injured again – this time a corked thigh, subbed off in third.	3
12	Haw	Two goals but subbed out after a knock.	5
13	GCS	Started with plenty of touches and was creative early.	5
14	StK	In defence on Billings who gave him run around. Subbed off in final term.	3
15	Frem	Linked well again on the outside and ran out the game better than he has been.	6
16	Syd	Got the better of Rohan and ran the game out well again.	6
17	Bris	Great first half with 13 touches. Just six more after that.	6
18	Rich	Half back minding Lloyd and saw him off while gathering plenty of ball.	7
19	Adel	Two goals before being subbed out at three-quarter time.	4
20	Coll	Seriously injured shoulder late in first term and was subbed out.	1
21		Shoulder.
22		Shoulder.
23		Shoulder.
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Hawthorn

1		Calf.
2		Calf.
3		Calf.
4		Calf.
5		Calf.
6		Calf.
7		Calf.
8		Calf.
9	VFL	Got through his first game back OK. Needed the run.	–
10	VFL	Used the ball well and looked to be running back into form.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Had some classy touches, but Murdoch tagged him well.	–
13	WCE	Last minute sub replaced Puopolo. On late third term. Missed easy goal.	1
14	Bris	Had to be subbed off with calf problem, which is a worry.	2
15		Calf.
16		Calf.
17		Calf.
18		Calf.
19		Calf.
20		Calf.
21	VFL	Good until early injury. Returned later, but then put on ice.	–
22	VFL	Back to his best and continually found time and space. 27 disp.	–
23	VFL	Just the eight touches until leaving the ground in the third term.	–
QF		Calf.
SF
PF		Calf.
GF		Calf.

2012 Season

Played for : Hawthorn

3	VFL	Injured before half time and took no further part.	–
11	VFL	Worked into the game to be the Hawks best. Injured late.	–
18	VFL	Got through first game back OK. Needed the run.	–
19	VFL	Worked well into the game. Not far away.	–
20	Port	Made Hartlett accountable with his two goals. Got the better of match-up.	6
21	GCS	Copped hard knock early, but came back and warmed to the task.	5
22	Syd	Sub. Limited game time and no influence in that time.	1
23	VFL	One of the Hawks best. Pressed his claims.	–
QF	Coll	Did the required job despite two separate injuries (hip and ankle).	6
PF	Adel	Had defensive forward role trying to negate Reilly but couldn’t quell him.	3
GF	Syd	Opening goal then went back in second. Calf problem ended in being subbed.	4