Tristan Xerri

Tristan Xerri (born 15 March 1999) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the North Melbourne Kangaroos in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the North Melbourne Football Club with the 72nd draft pick in the 2017 AFL draft.[1][2]

Tristan Xerri
Personal information
Nickname(s) Big X, X
Date of birth (1999-03-15) 15 March 1999
Place of birth Caroline Springs, Victoria
Draft No. 72, 2017 AFL draft, North Melbourne
Debut 28 June 2020, North Melbourne
vs. Hawthorn, at Marvel Stadium
Height 202 cm (6 ft 8 in)
Weight 100 kg (220 lb)
Position(s) Forward/Ruck
Club information
Current club North Melbourne
Number 38
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018– North Melbourne 4 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early Football

Xerri played for his school side at Lakeview Senior College.[3] He also played for the Caroline Springs Football Club, and later for the Western Jets in the NAB League.[4][5]

AFL career

Xerri debuted in North Melbourne's four point loss against the Hawthorn Hawks in the fourth round of the 2020 AFL season.[6][7] He kicked one goal, had 5 disposals and 3 tackles.[8] In September 2020, Xerri signed a new two-year contract keeping him with North Melbourne until 2022.[9]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of 2020[10]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2018 North Melbourne380
2019 North Melbourne380
2020[lower-alpha 1] North Melbourne 3844013619581.00.03.31.54.81.32.0
Career 4 4 0 13 6 19 5 8 1.0 0.0 3.3 1.5 4.8 1.3 2.0
  1. The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

References

  1. "Tristan Xerri". Footywire. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  2. Ellis, Brock (10 September 2018). "First Year Review: Tristan Xerri". North Melbourne FC Media. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  3. "Tristan Xerri". Draftguru. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  4. "Tristan Xerri". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  5. "VFL/AFL Players from Caroline Springs Lakers". Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  6. "North Melbourne debutant Tristan Xerri's remarkable slice of VFL/AFL history". Seven News. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  7. McMurtry, Andrew (28 June 2020). "Hawthorn hang on after seven minute scare against North Melbourne". News.com.au. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  8. "Round 4 • Hawthorn v North Melbourne - Player Stats". Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  9. "North Melbourne's X-Factor". North Melbourne FC Media. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  10. "Tristan Xerri". AFL Tables. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
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