Xavier O'Neill (born 3 August 2000) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the West Coast Eagles with the 28th draft pick in the 2018 AFL draft.
O'Neill played junior football for the Blackburn Football Club in the Eastern Football League. O'Neill also played football for his school, Whitefriars College. He played for the Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League. Over the two seasons O'Neill played for the Chargers in 2017 and 2018, he played 35 games, kicked 11 goals, and averaged 18.5 disposals a game. He was also named in the NAB AFL All Stars team, playing for team 'Harvey' in the Under 17s.
AFL career
O'Neill debuted in West Coast's 2 point win over Greater Western Sydney in the 13th round of the 2020 AFL season. On debut, O'Neill kicked 1 goal, while also collecting 10 disposals, 1 mark and 4 tackles.
At the conclusion of the 2023 AFL season, O’Neill was delisted by West Coast.
Statistics
- Statistics are correct to round 2, 2021
Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) |
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G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T |
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2019 | West Coast | 24 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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2020 | West Coast | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 24 | 49 | 9 | 9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 9.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
2021 | West Coast | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 15.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
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Career | 7 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 37 | 79 | 13 | 12 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 11.3 | 1.9 | 1.7 |