Jackson Archer
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| Jackson Archer | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jackson Archer | ||
| Date of birth | 9 January 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | Park Orchards, Northern Knights (NAB League) | ||
| Draft | No. 59, 2021 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 15, 2022 | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jackson Archer is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
Archer played junior football with the Park Orchards Sharks. In 2021, he played 9 games for the Northern Knights in the NAB League. In the same year, he represented North Melbourne's VFL side in two outings against Port Melbourne and the Southport Sharks.[1] As a junior, Archer was known for his courage, aggression, and competitiveness.[2]
As the son of Glenn, Archer was eligible as a father-son pick for North Melbourne, and he lodged his nomination on the 28th of October 2021[2].
AFL career
At the 2021 AFL draft, Archer was not bid upon by any other club, being eventually selected by North Melbourne with pick 59. Archer made his debut at Bellerive Oval against in round 15 of the 2022 season. Archer would feature twice more for the senior side in 2022 before being sidelined with a hip issue. [3]
In March 2023, Archer penned a one-year contract extension after an impressive pre-season.[4] Due to a groin injury, he did not feature at senior level until Round 19 against Hawthorn.[5]
References
- ↑ "5 things to know about Jackson Archer". nmfc.com.au. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Draft: Jackson Archer nominates as a father-son". nmfc.com.au. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ↑ Keating, Mitch (2022-07-01). "Roos forced into late change as Jackson Archer suffers setback". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ↑ "Son of a gun signs on". nmfc.com.au. 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ↑ "AFL R18 team: Archer among five ins to face Hawks". nmfc.com.au. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
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