AFL Player #16: Archie Perkins - Re-signed for two more years - 3/6

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2024
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 9, sup3rfish

 

[faible]

Thank you.

Stages would've sufficed too.

If you use simple words people might understand what you're doing, better to make it a mystery and have people think it's super complex.

 

[eth-dog]

Forward Archie Perkins, midfielder Tom Cutler and utility Aaron Francis are all proving their fitness after overcoming respective calf, quad and hamstring injuries.

Head of high performance Sean Murphy said all three players were ticking off their final metrics as a return to play looms.

“All three of them ticked off really good session on the weekend,” Murphy told Essendon FC’s Liberty Financial Performance Update.

“They’re all shaping up really well. They’ve got to get through main training later in the week and then hopefully all three of them will be available to play this weekend.

“All things are looking promising for those three boys.”

Injury news: Trio set for tests, Hobbs looking ‘right to go’

The latest injury update ahead of round 19.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[fishardansin]

Straight back in? Absolute gun, but does a 2nd-year player have a game in the magoos after an injury break?

 

[eth-dog]

Playing VFL.

Melts in 3, 2, 1...

 

[JayJ20]

Playing VFL.

Melts in 3, 2, 1...

Maybe to manage his minutes?

 

[eth-dog]

Maybe to manage his minutes?

I'd be expecting it so that he's the man. He only missed 2-3 games, his conditioning should be pretty good still

 

[andleanback]

Playing VFL.

Melts in 3, 2, 1...

Ease him back through in the vfl. I like it

 

[JayJ20]

I'd be expecting it so that he's the man. He only missed 2-3 games, his conditioning should be pretty good still

I can't think of another reason. He wasn't named on the extended bench so I think it's precautionary.

 

[Albertross]

Playing VFL.

Melts in 3, 2, 1...

3...2...1...This ****ing club!!!

 

[fishardansin]

I don't mind it. Hold him back for one more week to play as a full-time mid. It also helps keep his ego in check. And to be honest we have an easy game this week anyhow.

 

[Vindicater]

So do we blame Murphy or Rutten when he has a freak accident that could happen at any point?

 

[brain taylor]

So do we blame Murphy or Rutten when he has a freak accident that could happen at any point?

dodoro

 

[carnthedons]

So do we blame Murphy or Rutten when he has a freak accident that could happen at any point?

Boo-rent. He’s our VFL coach after all.

 

[Yoda_]

18 games in his debut year, 21 this year.

Have a big pre season young man and don't become another victim of Essington's development and be just ok. Be the star you should become as the traits you possess are unmatched on our list.

 

[FlyingV]

18 games in his debut year, 21 this year.

Have a big pre season young man and don't become another victim of Essington's development and be just ok. Be the star you should become as the traits you possess are unmatched on our list.

Dropped off a bit with the calf issues but was trending upward massively before them. Boy I hope we help him build his body up properly. Have no confidence we can but he could become an absolute weapon.

 

[MattyB3150]

We have lacked a super star on our list for the last 15+ years which most teams have had at-least one of in this time.
For me he is our best chance that we have on our current list. He has something that most players don’t have. I just hope we can develop him into one. Must play more midfield next season.

 

[TheUnicorn]

We have lacked a super star on our list for the last 15+ years which most teams have had at-least one of in this time.
For me he is our best chance that we have on our current list. He has something that most players don’t have. I just hope we can develop him into one. Must play more midfield next season.

Sex appeal.

 

[MattyB3150]

Sex appeal.

That too

 

[ant555]

We have lacked a super star on our list for the last 15+ years which most teams have had at-least one of in this time.
For me he is our best chance that we have on our current list. He has something that most players don’t have. I just hope we can develop him into one. Must play more midfield next season.

He will be a better half forward / wing.
What must happen is he needs to start getting a clue about team defense. No doubt on his ability but his limited exposure to NAB under 18 footy has left him well short in a few areas.

 

[I Remember Bluey]

Breakout looming: Perkins ready to tackle midfield role

Perkins pushes for midfield spot.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Perkins pushes for midfield spot.

Composed in traffic, calm and collected at stoppages, Archie Perkins has the tools to be something special.

So far, his journey has been productive and steady, but Perkins is ready to shift gears and take his game to another level in 2023.

Touted to be a midfielder as a junior, Perkins has begun his AFL career learning the craft of the forward 50, becoming an important cog in Essendon’s forward line.

Already closing in on 50 games, Perkins is using this preseason to evolve his game, in a bid to make his presence felt with the Bombers midfield core.


“I’m feeling really good,” Perkins said.

“After the new year I am starting to hit my straps so I can hit the season in good form.”

Entering his third season at the club, Perkins knows well and truly what is expected of him and the group.

To his credit, a strong two first seasons since being taken with pick No.9 in the 2020 NAB AFL Draft has meant his baseline been built, making him ready to reap the rewards of his labour.

“It’s more understanding and knowing what is expected,” Perkins said.

“(In the ) first couple years, the first in particular, you are a bit unsure how things are going to go.

“This year, I feel pretty equipped, I know how hard the training can be and how best to recover as well, keep on top of my body.”





With his frame, skills and ability, it’s no surprise to the Essendon faithful that Perkins has spent the majority of this pre-season in the midfield group.

“I have been training pretty much fully with the midfield, last year I probably split it,” Perkins said.

“I have done a lot of work with Daniel Giansiracusa and Ben Jacobs around stoppages and the midfield side of the game. I’m really looking to improve on winning more of the ball, clearances and centre bounces.”

With the forward apprenticeship nearing completion, it’s not lost on Perkins the importance of the skills that he learnt in front of the footy.

Having a dynamic approach to his game is one that he wishes to maintain moving forward in his career.

“Starting as a forward was great for my career though as I learnt a lot of the forward patterns and that side of the game,” Perkins said.

“I still want to be dynamic and be able to hit the scoreboard up forward.”

​

With a relatively deep midfield core, having two strings to his bow is one that Perkins understands is essential to excelling at AFL level.

“We have a lot of good midfielders, so you need to be open to playing anywhere,” Perkins said.

“If I can show that I can play midfield, It’s another string to my bow.

“I am always seeking advice from our midfield group to improve my craft.”

 

[faible]

“I am always seeking advice from our midfield group to improve my craft.”

“Oi Darce how do I midfield good?”

“Run one way, if you’re only chasing the ball you’ll get heaps of possies”

 

[citizen-erased]

Breakout looming: Perkins ready to tackle midfield role

Perkins pushes for midfield spot.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Perkins pushes for midfield spot.

Composed in traffic, calm and collected at stoppages, Archie Perkins has the tools to be something special.

So far, his journey has been productive and steady, but Perkins is ready to shift gears and take his game to another level in 2023.

Touted to be a midfielder as a junior, Perkins has begun his AFL career learning the craft of the forward 50, becoming an important cog in Essendon’s forward line.

Already closing in on 50 games, Perkins is using this preseason to evolve his game, in a bid to make his presence felt with the Bombers midfield core.


“I’m feeling really good,” Perkins said.

“After the new year I am starting to hit my straps so I can hit the season in good form.”

Entering his third season at the club, Perkins knows well and truly what is expected of him and the group.

To his credit, a strong two first seasons since being taken with pick No.9 in the 2020 NAB AFL Draft has meant his baseline been built, making him ready to reap the rewards of his labour.

“It’s more understanding and knowing what is expected,” Perkins said.

“(In the ) first couple years, the first in particular, you are a bit unsure how things are going to go.

“This year, I feel pretty equipped, I know how hard the training can be and how best to recover as well, keep on top of my body.”





With his frame, skills and ability, it’s no surprise to the Essendon faithful that Perkins has spent the majority of this pre-season in the midfield group.

“I have been training pretty much fully with the midfield, last year I probably split it,” Perkins said.

“I have done a lot of work with Daniel Giansiracusa and Ben Jacobs around stoppages and the midfield side of the game. I’m really looking to improve on winning more of the ball, clearances and centre bounces.”

With the forward apprenticeship nearing completion, it’s not lost on Perkins the importance of the skills that he learnt in front of the footy.

Having a dynamic approach to his game is one that he wishes to maintain moving forward in his career.

“Starting as a forward was great for my career though as I learnt a lot of the forward patterns and that side of the game,” Perkins said.

“I still want to be dynamic and be able to hit the scoreboard up forward.”

​

With a relatively deep midfield core, having two strings to his bow is one that Perkins understands is essential to excelling at AFL level.

“We have a lot of good midfielders, so you need to be open to playing anywhere,” Perkins said.

“If I can show that I can play midfield, It’s another string to my bow.

“I am always seeking advice from our midfield group to improve my craft.”

Deep midfield core.....
Come on Archie. Sooner its you, hobbsy, caldwell and merrett in there, the better

 

[The Devils Advocate]

A weird amount of doubt regarding this kid after a pre-season game.
Looking forward to you nubs looking like fools this year.

 

[fairbump_playon]

A weird amount of doubt regarding this kid after a pre-season game.
Looking forward to you nubs looking like fools this year.

I’m on record before now as saying he is a sweet mover and powerful unit who doesn’t seem to be a forward, winger or midfielder

Maybe that makes him a new type who redefines typical roles. But I don’t think he’s suddenly going to turn into Petracca or Oliver. He’s more like a new generation, tougher Zaharakis I reckon.

 

[ant555]

A weird amount of doubt regarding this kid after a pre-season game.
Looking forward to you nubs looking like fools this year.

May have been a pre season game but he looked like he had no idea what he was doing.
So far he has shown some good half forward form but zero midfield skill .