Player Watch #34: Jackson Archer - BFNAAK - re-signed until end of 2026 - rd21 AFL RS nominee

[AnEmptyChair]

Plays like.. Doedee?

yeah, undersized interceptor. nice pick. i could definitely see that type of output from arch in the not too distant future

his vertical is far more impressive than i expected too. he genuinely springs upwards when he jumps. wouldn't be surprised to see him take a hanger or two in his career

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Absolutely nothing less than a Norm Smith and two flags will be acceptable from him.

 

[Frogginton McPowell]

Absolutely nothing less than a Norm Smith and two flags will be acceptable from him.

Don't forget shinboner of the 21st century

 

[koshari]

Don't forget shinboner of the 21st century

Doubt any of us would be around to collect on that wager.

 

[shinboner magic]

Very shocked but happy that young arch is killing it on the track.
Just needs to work on his decision making and he’ll make it.

 

[ansonholt]

Plays like.. Doedee?

I've never been a big fan of the "plays like" comparisons, only because I don't watch players from other teams closely. In terms of North players in the past, he reminds me of Scott Thompson in terms of his hardness and intercept marking.

 

[r_boy]

I'm getting on the Archer train also.

Kind of player who makes the defence more than the sum of its parts.

If his attitude really is how it seems and he can improve his kicking by about 20% then he can have a real long career.

 

[Luke72]

Plays like.. Doedee?

Doedee = The dead as a

 

[Sillygit]

I look forward to the BFNAAK being replaced with something, both for his succes and my god that's gotta be one of the more obvious BFNAAK's goin round.

 

[marklovesbeer]

I look forward to the BFNAAK being replaced with something, both for his succes and my god that's gotta be one of the more obvious BFNAAK's goin round.

I reckon ‘Round 1 Rising Star winner’ should do.

 

[Shinboner1]

There's something about kids of former players.
Seem to put in more work and give more efforts on field.
This kids gonna be a superstar.

 

[koshari]

There's something about kids of former players.
Seem to put in more work and give more efforts on field.
This kids gonna be a superstar.

You reckon? Gavin browns kids dont seem to be doing anything special, imo jacko knows he isnt the most talented in the world so sees hard work as his point of difference.

 

[Shinboner1]

You reckon? Gavin browns kids dont seem to be doing anything special, imo jacko knows he isnt the most talented in the world so sees hard work as his point of difference.

Both of them played regular games in the seniors, 27 and 70 respectively.
That's a lot more than most who get drafted.

 

[Duck the GOAT]

I reckon ‘Round 1 Rising Star winner’ should do.

Follow the genius that is Bailey Scott.

 

[koshari]

Both of them played regular games in the seniors, 27 and 70 respectively.
That's a lot more than most who get drafted.

Sure it is but i imagine its because they inherited some pretty good genes rather than busting their asses off, you could argue that if they cracked in like jacko they would still be on lists.

 

[amaz199]

The thing with Archer is in the heat of battle where any repeat efforts will seal the victory or win the ball back, he's gonna be that bloke.

He will go at it again and again like a man possessed with shinboner blue and white running through his veins. He won't give in and will definitely make his opponent earn it. The tackles will hurt more, the spoils will frustrate more, the lack of freedom will annoy more and then when there's some spicy hooks, the face will hurt more!

The sort of player that everyone will respect because they know he's got their back.

One of the pillars of a premiership team. No doubt. You need these absolute hard nuts because they turn 50/50s into 70/30s.

 

[Roosurgence]

I watched this kid at VFL level and he looked a million miles off it and then was surprised he got the call up to AFL level and he made a good fist of his debut.

Good to hear he is putting his best foot forward, because it’s been a while since we had someone bolt from the blue and turn themselves into a very good AFL level player.

If he has his old man’s determination he won’t leave anything out there. I also wonder if he is wired like his old man who has repeatedly stated that it was fear of failure that drove him to never want to be beaten?

Let’s see what happens when the real stuff starts but it’s encouraging hearing we have a young player making significant improvements, one that was unexpected if he would make it or not?

 

[osaka mick]

I watched this kid at VFL level and he looked a million miles off it and then was surprised he got the call up to AFL level and he made a good fist of his debut.

Good to hear he is putting his best foot forward, because it’s been a while since we had someone bolt from the blue and turn themselves into a very good AFL level player.

If he has his old man’s determination he won’t leave anything out there. I also wonder if he is wired like his old man who has repeatedly stated that it was fear of failure that drove him to never want to be beaten?

Let’s see what happens when the real stuff starts but it’s encouraging hearing we have a young player making significant improvements, one that was unexpected if he would make it or not?

I saw a VFL game in Qld, and he looked so far off the mark, I too was surprised he got a call up.

However, he seems to be doing everything right, so good luck to the young Arch.

 

[Nugget 83]

 

[Lavy_Panther]

Son of Shinboner of the century...

 

[Kanga Glory]

carrying the Archer name is enough to drive young Jackson. Unfortunately he may be too brave for his own good. But in saying that opposition will want to know where he is when they know Jackson is in the vicinity

 

[King Corey]

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Has a future playing soldiers in WWI/WWII movies (he could portray either side) post football.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Has a future playing soldiers in WWI/WWII movies (he could portray either side) post football.

Has an exceptionally Teutonic head.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Has an exceptionally Teutonic head.

 

[Nugget 83]