Xavier Ellis
Hawthorn and West Coast · “X-Man”
AFL career
120 games37 goals
- Debut
- R1 2007 v BRL31 Mar 2007
- Most recent
- R12 2016 v ADE11 June 2016
Stats
AFL
2016 | WCE | 2 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 46 | 49 |
2015 | WCE | 15 | 10.9 | 4.1 | 15.1 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 62 | 60 |
2014 | WCE | 17 | 10.2 | 4.9 | 15.2 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 62 | 67 |
2013 | HAW | 2 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 30 | 22 |
2012 | HAW | 6 | 7.3 | 5.8 | 13.2 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 51 | 52 |
2011 | HAW | 8 | 10.5 | 8.0 | 18.5 | 5.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 76 | 80 |
2010 | HAW | 23 | 9.0 | 8.4 | 17.4 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 74 | 72 |
2009 | HAW | 11 | 7.9 | 9.5 | 17.5 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 70 | 74 |
2008 | HAW | 23 | 8.9 | 10.9 | 19.8 | 6.6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 76 | 76 |
2007 | HAW | 13 | 6.0 | 5.7 | 11.7 | 3.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 49 | 48 |
VFL
2013 | BHH | 5 | 13.0 | 4.6 | 17.6 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 74 |
2012 | BHH | 4 | 12.3 | 5.5 | 17.8 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 5.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 85 |
2011 | BHH | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - |
Bio
Selected with pick three in the 2005 National Draft, Xavier Ellis arrived at Hawthorn with high expectations as a polished ball-user from the Gippsland Power. He quickly established himself as a high-IQ utility capable of playing across half-back or the wing, relying on elite reading of the play and disposal efficiency rather than raw athleticism. Ellis peaked early in his career, delivering a superb performance in the 2008 Grand Final upset over Geelong where his possession count and intercept work were arguably worthy of Norm Smith Medal consideration. Despite this early success, his tenure at the Hawks was heavily compromised by persistent soft-tissue injuries that restricted his continuity and prevented him from becoming a week-to-week staple in Alastair Clarkson's dominant lineups of the early 2010s.
Seeking a fresh start and better physical management, Ellis joined West Coast as a free agent ahead of the 2014 season, reuniting with former Hawthorn assistant coach Adam Simpson. He added valuable experience and composure to the Eagles' defence, playing a key role in their run to the 2015 Grand Final against his former side. While his football intelligence never waned, his body eventually succumbed to the rigours of the game, leading to his retirement in 2016. He finished his career as a highly respected, albeit injury-plagued, premiership player who famously produced his best football on the biggest stage.
Profile
- Born
- 28 Feb 1988 (age 38y 235d)
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership2008
Bio
1 revisionSelected with pick three in the 2005 National Draft, Xavier Ellis arrived at Hawthorn with high expectations as a polished ball-user from the Gippsland Power. He quickly established himself as a high-IQ utility capable of playing across half-back or the wing, relying on elite reading of the play and disposal efficiency rather than raw athleticism. Ellis peaked early in his career, delivering a superb performance in the 2008 Grand Final upset over Geelong where his possession count and intercept work were arguably worthy of Norm Smith Medal consideration. Despite this early success, his tenure at the Hawks was heavily compromised by persistent soft-tissue injuries that restricted his continuity and prevented him from becoming a week-to-week staple in Alastair Clarkson's dominant lineups of the early 2010s.
Seeking a fresh start and better physical management, Ellis joined West Coast as a free agent ahead of the 2014 season, reuniting with former Hawthorn assistant coach Adam Simpson. He added valuable experience and composure to the Eagles' defence, playing a key role in their run to the 2015 Grand Final against his former side. While his football intelligence never waned, his body eventually succumbed to the rigours of the game, leading to his retirement in 2016. He finished his career as a highly respected, albeit injury-plagued, premiership player who famously produced his best football on the biggest stage.