AFL Player 21: Archie “The Enforcer” Roberts - Rising Star & Most Improved at the BnF

[VelvetSledge]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2026
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 29, TheUnicorn

 

[P Money]

Just genuinely inexplicable that the free kick wasn't reversed. Right in front of the umpire after play had stopped, clear deliberate crack straight into his head. Bewildering.

Having said that the umpiring this game was absolute dogshit and there were numerous insane calls both ways.

Edit - flipping disgraceful lack of care by the rest of the team. Roberts is the first to fly the flag for his teammates as a 19 year old kid and gets nothing in return. Really disappointing.

 

[jdstorm]

FWIW I don't think Rosa had started with the club yet during the 2023 draft period

So Roberts is a RFK / Dodoro selection

For memory he was a Matty Lloyd selection.

 

[FlyingV]

It seems like maybe he has super tiny feet … like he has to kick with a business card sized foot while others kick with dinner plates

This is the level of analysis we need on draft night. You create a thread with this level of analysis on draft prospects and I’ll be the there for the ride.

 

[Yoda_]

Is another who just oozes class. Seems he is built of the right stuff and not overawed by the occasion


Decision making, ball use, competitiveness. Can we clone him??

 

[P Money]

Says something that I can breathe a sigh of relief when a 19YO 9 game player has the ball

 

[Phone]

he might be even more one sided than Martin. a very clear problem two times today. needs to work on it

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

he might be even more one sided than Martin. a very clear problem two times today. needs to work on it

More one sided that Massimo?

 

[Phone]

More one sided that Massimo?

who dat

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

who dat

 

[andleanback]

he might be even more one sided than Martin. a very clear problem two times today. needs to work on it

Left footers are always 1 sided

 

[ant555]

Was having a serious conversation with Martin and the defensive aspect of the game at one stage.

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

Future leader of the club

 

[doug85]

If he plays a full season at this level, it will be a joke if he doesn’t win the RS

 

[Chief Hopper]

His reading of the play, positions, kicking, all great to see.

Isn't there an expectation first round draft picks to play most games of their first year? He fits the bill.

 

[SpeckieMcVeigh]

Great with ball in hand but got exposed a bunch of times by Elliot. It'll happen to much more experienced players than Roberts, but was a good lesson for him to cop.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Skills in the wet were ridiculously good.

 

[MattyB3150]

Was having a serious conversation with Martin and the defensive aspect of the game at one stage.

Yes I saw that and loved it!

 

[Yoda_]

Fiery little bastard. love him





Keep saying, he'll be close to leading the rising star award

 

[theboxmike]

This guy is great, love that we now have some aggressive blokes with him and calders.

 

[BrunoV]

Looks like a 50 to 100 game player already.

Very impressive. Love the firey streak.

 

[Vander18]

Have watched closely to get a feel for his ceiling. My take is that he doesn’t have the speed or size to ever be a “star”, can’t see him making AA or winning a B&F.

That said, I ****ing love him. He’s a tough, mouthy little prick and a proper footballer. Good skills, high IQ and a real competitor. Has an edge to his game and is a great teammate.

Can totally see his as a valued, reliable best 22 player in a Premiership team.

 

[carnthedons]

Have watched closely to get a feel for his ceiling. My take is that he doesn’t have the speed or size to ever be a “star”, can’t see him making AA or winning a B&F.

That said, I ****ing love him. He’s a tough, mouthy little prick and a proper footballer. Good skills, high IQ and a real competitor. Has an edge to his game and is a great teammate.

Can totally see his as a valued, reliable best 22 player in a Premiership team.

Premiership team? I wanted to keep him

 

[Vander18]

Premiership team? I wanted to keep him

He’s got ten years of footy ahead of him…..yeah, you might be right

 

[MiguelM]

Basically a lock now.

Injury the only way he plays VFL again.

Plays with a maturity and hardness beyond his years. Future leader IMO.

 

[Chief Hopper]

My boy!!
Played well against North, brought in needed aggression, kicking, tackling and poise.
Maybe we could see him get some midfield time?

Has been great seeing such a young player take the season on, playing every week.