The composed left-footer, one of many heroes of Hawthorn’s 2008 Grand Final, typified his club’s 2009 campaign, suffering various injury problems that sidelined him and affected his form when he was available. Underwent hip surgery in the pre-season which delayed his preparation, and then battled foot and ankle ailments which restricted him to just 11 games. A solid pre-season should have him primed to reassert himself as a key member of the Hawks’ defence.Draft history: 2005 NAB AFL Draft priority selection (Hawthorn) No. 3 overall.
The Hawks travel to Subiaco for their first final on Saturday and defender Xavier Ellis believes their job will be a whole lot easier with a fast startThursday, September 02, 2010 - 11:47AM
He's no Tiger when it comes to golf, but this Hawk stars in his very own TV segmentSaturday, April 17, 2010 - 7:45PM
Xavier Ellis only managed 11 games last year, but after a strong pre-season he is ready to take the Hawks back to the finalsThursday, February 18, 2010 - 11:11AM
Hawthorn's Xavier Ellis says his side has put in more hours this pre-season and expects his side to be fitter than everWednesday, February 03, 2010 - 8:20AM
Premiership players Brent Guerra and Xavier Ellis will miss Saturday's clash with St Kilda, but Robbie Campbell, Michael Osborne and Travis Tuck returnThursday, August 06, 2009 - 7:13PM
Hamish quizzes Xavier Ellis, the Hawks take a trip to New Zealand and we take a look at the RSPCA in Tasmania.Friday, July 09, 2010 - 4:50PM
Meet Xaviers favourite dog Freddy, grab your dose of Club News and learn about fans family footy rivalries.Friday, June 25, 2010 - 10:03AM
Beau Dowler is quizzed by Jonno, Xavier Ellis learns about HawksNest and basketball is found in St Helens.Friday, May 21, 2010 - 2:22PM
Eliza quizzes Brendan Whitecross, Xavier Ellis gets an insight into the Club Physio role and Natasha Chokljat speaks on the AIS.Friday, April 23, 2010 - 5:29PM
Xavier Ellis shares his show and tell, Stephen Gilham quizes Tim Boyle, Hawks players take on the kids in mini golf with Down Syndrome Tasmania.Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 9:32AM
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