Willem Duursma
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| Willem Duursma | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Born | 21 June 2007 | ||
| Original team | Gippsland Power | ||
| Draft | No. 1, 2025 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2026, West Coast vs. Gold Coast, at Carrara Stadium | ||
| Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | West Coast | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | West Coast | 7 (6) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 7, 2026. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Willem Duursma (born 21 June 2007) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Duursma played for Gippsland Power in the Talent League. In 2025 he averaged 23.5 disposals and 1.2 goals per game,[1] and received the club's best and fairest award.[2]
Duursma also represented Vic Country in the Under 18 Championships. Averaging 24.3 disposals per game,[1] Duursma claimed Vic Country's MVP award[3] and was named in the under 18 All Australian team.[4]
AFL career
Duursma's form in the Talent League and Under 18 Championships brought him into contention for the number one pick of the 2025 AFL draft.[5][6] He was selected with pick 1 by the West Coast Eagles.[7][8] He made his debut in round 1 of the 2026 AFL season.[9]
In round 3 of the 2026 season, Duursma had 20 disposals and a goal to earn himself a nomination for the 2026 AFL Rising Star award.[10]
Personal life
Duursma is the nephew of former Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne player Jamie Duursma.[11] Duursma's siblings, Xavier Duursma, Zane Duursma, and Yasmin Duursma, also play Australian rules football professionally.[12][13]
