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

[Sphynx]

Wonder if Sphynx still thinks he's not in the top 200 players in his draft class and only at the club because of his name lmao

He wasn’t.

I’m still perfectly happy to be proven wrong by my forecast of him as a player. Especially by any North player that earns the respect he’s getting through hard work and grit.

Not the first and won’t be the last I will be wrong about.

 

[Liam Boy]

He wasn’t.

I’m still perfectly happy to be proven wrong by my forecast of him as a player. Especially by any North player that earns the respect he’s getting through hard work and grit.

Not the first and won’t be the last I will be wrong about.

I don't think that's a knock on him, he deserves credit for it. Maybe you can put that down to the fact he was coming through in the covid years, and dour defenders don't tend to fetch a draft price, and also the fact that he was only ever coming to us anyway so why even bother, but he wasn't on other clubs' radars, that's just a fact. I'm sure that on some level, we took him because it was something for the club to feel really good about if he ever came on, and probably some personal attachment/knowledge of his character and work ethic on the part of Brady. Jackson deserves credit for the mountain of work he's put into his fitness and his constant commitment during games to getting the most out of himself, and Brady deserves credit for taking a punt on him.

The 2021 draft is looking bloody nice for us in hindsight. Paul Curtis is a jet, Jackson Archer is a jet, Josh Goater will be a jet, and Miller Bergman might be a jet. And the "redeem for one George Wardlaw" token we drafted at #1 was certainly worth the price.

 

[JGreezy]

Correct Bruce

It makes me weirdly emotional watching Archer become such a good player.

Glenn was one of my favourites and I never thought that I'd see another player like him. But for it to be his own son, who was written off and "only drafted because of his dad" ... it's great to see

 

[ferball]

We wouldn't have won without his efforts on the weekend.

Onya Jacko.

 

[Supreme_Chancellor]

How about his tackle on Mac Andrew!

 

[krakouers]

Correct Bruce

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[shinboner magic]

How about his tackle on Mac Andrew!

Mac saw it was archer and just about gave up - if you watch carefully you can see his soul leaving his body at that point.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Has stacks of upside to come.

Going to be wild once a River Stevens gets a gig in the next few years!

Never thought we’d have the chance to have an Archer & a Stevens run out in the blue and white again!

 

[KangaRooster]

With a full and healthy list he's the 2nd picked defender for mine, after big Charlie.

You can cover Griff with Corr, can cover Corr with Dawson, LMac with Hardeman/Goater.

If Comben or Archer start missing games we'll know all about it.

Super, SUPER proud of young Arch, love him.

 

[ferball]

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I used to be with 'it', but then they changed what 'it' was. Now what I'm with isn't 'it' anymore and what's 'it' seems weird and scary.

 

[giantroo]

Another scalp in Hayward. Made him a ghost.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Another scalp in Hayward. Made him a ghost.

About the only player who beat his direct opponent today.

 

[Rooniversity]

Jackson wore Hayward like the glove his dad used to wear

 

[Horizons_00]

Only decent performance for the game today

What a star

 

[Joshen]

Bit strange he didn't go to Papley though.

 

[hoffseason gains 01]

Bit strange he didn't go to Papley though.

I think we learnt with Hill that that’s not his go. 3rd talls / dangerous medium types he’s more suited too. I’d like to think Goater will play on those types with his speed and agility.

 

[Blightys Barrel]

Would love to see him involved more in other parts of the game, rather than just taking out an opponent. Only 4 touches in 110 mins, would look a whole lot better if it was 12-14 touches by participating in some link up play and sneaking forward like his old man used to do. There is no question on his desire and application to the task at hand.

Hopefully the Back line coaches can work on this with him as part of his continued evolution.

• Body Right - tick
• Best 22 spot - tick
• Couple of Scalps - tick

 

[roomagic1984]

Another scalp in Hayward. Made him a ghost.

Wait…Hayward played?

 

[Horizons_00]

Would love to see him involved more in other parts of the game, rather than just taking out an opponent. Only 4 touches in 110 mins, would look a whole lot better if it was 12-14 touches by participating in some link up play and sneaking forward like his old man used to do. There is no question on his desire and application to the task at hand.

Hopefully the Back line coaches can work on this with him as part of his continued evolution.

• Body Right - tick
• Best 22 spot - tick
• Couple of Scalps - tick

He will add that to his game

Patience

 

[Petrie4PM]

Watched him live. I like his attack on the ball and his willingness to try and do anything to affect a spoil or spill from his opponent. I am glad we persisted.

 

[Passmore]

He will add that to his game

Patience

He’s had it in his game the past 2 and half weeks. Today he reverted to David Polkinghorne again.

He’ll bounce back

 

[Kanga Glory]

Impressive and lives up to the Archer name.
Just needs to tidy up his kicks, floats them too much putting players under pressure.

 

[amaz199]

thought he was good at times but had some shocker moments.

Needs continuity.

 

[speedy]

Could have had a massive game in terms of intercept marks, but just kept running under the ball a smidge. He will have games where he clunks all of them.

He is only 18 games in, need to re-access his ceiling I think.

 

[Shack18]

Going really well, so impressed. He reads the ball so well and great athleticism/agility. Just needs to tidy up his kicking. Developing beautifully!