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.
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
Premiership players Cyril Rioli and Xavier Ellis have committed to the Hawthorn Football Club...Monday, July 13, 2009 - 3:42PM
Xavier Ellis explains why he wasn't ready to play footy while he was still at schoolFriday, July 03, 2009 - 11:42AM
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
Riley Milne questions Simon Taylor, Rick Ladson shares his show and tell, players speak from North Hobart Oval about Community Camp and DT Talk gives tips for your Dreamteam.Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 12:00PM
Trent Croad shows off his daughter Keira and Dicko finds out why Shane Crawford is in the player welfare chair.Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 5:33PM
Dicko sheds light on the mushroom department and catches up with friends around Waverley Park.Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 9:30AM
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