Xavier RICHARDS

2016 Digest:   Had just one senior appearance again in 2015, but spent the rest of the year as a defender in the NEAFL. Expected to play more senior footy this year.

2016 NAB Cup:   Went all right in defence in Port Adelaide then minimal on-field time Greater Western Sydney.

2016 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

1		Played in NEAFL trial against UWS Giants.
2	NEAFL	Did his job well enough in the back half.	–
3	NEAFL	Battled a bit down back against resting ruckmen. Not his best outing.	–
4	NEAFL	Did his bit down back but wasn’t under much pressure in second half.	–
5	NEAFL	Didn’t provide much offence, but worked hard to negate Sharks’ forwards.	–
6	NEAFL	One of the Swans best down back. Gave Lions forwards nothing.	–
7	NEAFL	Wasn’t a big factor down back but no glaring errors.	–
8	NEAFL	Controlled the back half without much fuss or fanfare.	–
9	NEAFL	Bye.	–
10	NEAFL	Went forward this week and kicked four goals. A new role perhaps?	–
11	NEAFL	Played in attack again and relished it with six goals.	–
12		Didn’t play for Sydney reserves.
13	NEAFL	Moved well in front half again and chimed in with two goals.	–
14	NEAFL	Bye.	–
15	NEAFL	Made most of chances to be Swans’ leading goalkicking with 3.2.	–
16	NEAFL	Presented up very well to take 11 marks and ended with three goals.	–
17	NEAFL	Clinical display – 13 marks, eight inside-50s and 8.2.	–
18	Carl	Lively in forward half in first game of season. Finished with 2.1 and laid five tackles.	5
19	Frem	Contributed with two goals.	5
20	Port	Booted two goals to play a handy role in attack. Good foil for Franklin.	6
21	StK	Opening goal a good start to a three-goal effort. Worked hard in attack.	6
22	NM	Presented well in forward half, taking seven marks (two contested).	5
23	Rich	Did his bit in forward half. Led well to take eight marks and kicked a great late goal.	5
QF	GWS	Nervous early shot starting in attack opposed to Tomlinson/Haynes. Not his best.	4
SF	Adel	Got in on early goal scoring with two majors. Good movement at times in front half.	6
PF	Geel	Some fumbles early in attack but ended up playing a useful part.	5
GF	WB	Couldn’t get into game at all. Four marks, no goals and one inside-50.	3

2015 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

1		–
2	NEAFL	Kicked a goal and worked hard on the day.	–
3	NEAFL	Had a rough day down back kicking the ball.	–
4	NEAFL	Quiet game in defence.	–
5	NEAFL	Competed strongly down back. OK.	–
6		Rested.
7	NEAFL	Wasn’t overly extended down back but did his job.	–
8	NEAFL	Bye.	–
9	NEAFL	Held Hammelmann to one goal but supply was poor.	–
10	NEAFL	Competed hard down back opposed to Gold Coast talls.	–
11	NEAFL	Kept Eastlake forwards in check in the heart of defence.	–
12	NEAFL	Bye.	–
13	NEAFL	Among the Swans’ better players and even kicked a goal.	–
14	NEAFL	Used everywhere – back, forward and ruck. Outmatched.	–
15	NEAFL	Steady down back with four rebounds and good spoiling.	–
16	NEAFL	Didn’t have much to do down back but was solid.	–
17	WCE	Late replacement for Franklin. Led a merry dance by Darling in first half.	3
18		Senior emergency.
19	NEAFL	Bye.	–
20	NEAFL	Did his job down back without much fuss.	–
21		Senior emergency.
22	NEAFL	Closed down Ed Sansbury in defence. Good outing.	–
23	NEAFL	Did well in most contests in back half.	–
QF		–
SF		–

2014 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

1	PM	Matched up on Boyd and tried hard, but the Giant kicked four.	–
2	NEAFL	Competed well down back and did a decent job.	–
3	NEAFL	Good defensive game against a talented forward line.	–
4	NEAFL	Quiet.	–
5	NEAFL	Good dash from defence, picked up 21 disposals.	–
6	NEAFL	Solid if not spectacular.	–
7	NEAFL	Bye.	–
8	NEAFL	Solid in defence.	–
9	NEAFL	Solid as usual at full back.	–
10	NEAFL	Bye.	–
11	NEAFL	Played on Ewing early and went OK.	–
12		Rested.
13		Hip.
14		Hip.
15		Hip.
16		Hip.
17		Hip.
18	NEAFL	Battled hard against Ewing in his return.	–
19	NEAFL	Solid enough, collecting 15 disposals.	–
20	NEAFL	Solid enough in defence.	–
21	NEAFL	Serviceable enough down back.	–
22	NEAFL	Solid down back on return from injury.	–
23	NEAFL	Bye.	–
QF	NEAFL	Did what he had to down back – always does an important job.	–
SF	NEAFL	Solid afternoon down back.	–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

1	NEAFL	Stood up well under pressure down in defence.	–
2	NEAFL	Beaten by Hall in defence but never gave in.	–
3		Injured.
4	NEAFL	OK defensively but didn’t provide much going forward.	–
5	NEAFL	Bye.	–
6	NEAFL	Outstanding down back until going down injured.	–
7	NEAFL	Battled hard and took some strong marks. Nice effort.	–
8	NEAFL	Rarely beaten down back. Developing really nicely.	–
9	NEAFL	Marshalled he troops perfectly down back. Swans best.	–
10	NEAFL	Continues to impress. Played down back and gave good drive.	–
11	NEAFL	Found the going tough but stuck to his task admirably.	–
12	NEAFL	Bye.	–
13	NEAFL	Started down back, then thrown into the ruck. Tried hard.	–
14	Carl	Late inclusion for Morton and started as sub on debut. A few touches up forward.	1
15		Quad.
16	NEAFL	Up and down day in defence. Improved after half time.	–
17	NEAFL	Competed hard in defence and made some telling spoils.	–
18	NEAFL	Bye.	–
19	NEAFL	Competed hard in defence despite the amount of Lions attacks.	–
20	NEAFL	Helped launch countless attacks from the Swans back half.	–
21	NEAFL	Defended well and again provided some attack from defence.	–
22	NEAFL	Bye.	–
23	NEAFL	Did well in defence to curtail Belconnen’s attack.	–
QF
SF	VFL	Strong performance down back in Swans triumph.	–
PF
GF