Player Watch #34: Jackson Archer - will miss entire 2026 season after tearing ACL at training on Saturday 10/1

[Blightys Barrel]

If Blamires is wearing 34, has he changed his number?

In 1 game he has surpassed the previous wearer of the guernsey with how important he will be down back….with all due respect to the oft injured one

 

[RightWingRoo]

In 1 game he has surpassed the previous wearer of the guernsey with how important he will be down back….with all due respect to the oft injured one

I'm a Jacko stan, so I'll defend him.
Different players imo, Jacko plays the lock down role on the best small or medium forward, even the 3rd KPF at times.

Ideally Blamires is released so he can play a creative role either off the HBF or a wing. So he can use his run and kicking skills. Reckon there's room for both in our 23 going forward.

 

[shintemaster]

I'm a Jacko stan, so I'll defend him.
Different players imo, Jacko plays the lock down role on the best small or medium forward, even the 3rd KPF at times.

Ideally Blamires is released so he can play a creative role either off the HBF or a wing. So he can use his run and kicking skills. Reckon there's room for both in our 23 going forward.

Not a huge concern in the short term for obvious reasons.

There's room for both, not with 2-3 of the current walk up starts there though. Simply has to be changing of the guard this year.

 

[hoffseason gains 01]

I'm a Jacko stan, so I'll defend him.
Different players imo, Jacko plays the lock down role on the best small or medium forward, even the 3rd KPF at times.

Ideally Blamires is released so he can play a creative role either off the HBF or a wing. So he can use his run and kicking skills. Reckon there's room for both in our 23 going forward.

Archer to me is essentially a key defender and ideally we’d end up playing a system with him as 3rd tall, Thredgold as 2nd tall and Comben/Dawson or another imported key defender as the no 1 guy.

 

[RightWingRoo]

Archer to me is essentially a key defender and ideally we’d end up playing a system with him as 3rd tall, Thredgold as 2nd tall and Comben/Dawson or another imported key defender as the no 1 guy.

Would be a much more mobile backline. Based on how he played today, I wouldn't rule out Griff either. Gives some competition for spots with Chom and Shotgun.

 

[ferball]

I'm a Jacko stan, so I'll defend him.
Different players imo, Jacko plays the lock down role on the best small or medium forward, even the 3rd KPF at times.

Ideally Blamires is released so he can play a creative role either off the HBF or a wing. So he can use his run and kicking skills. Reckon there's room for both in our 23 going forward.

Arch, Hardes and Blamires would be nice for the next five years.

 

[RightWingRoo]

Arch, Hardes and Blamires would be nice for the next five years.

All of those lads can defend and have some wheels. Stiffy and Blamires add the creativity, allowing Jacko to focus on putting his man to sleep.

 

[giantroo]

 

[giantroo]

Jackson Archer: Kangaroo defender signs new deal

North Melbourne defender Jackson Archer has extended his career with the Kangaroos, signing a new two-year contract

www.nmfc.com.au

 

[Hatchy1992]

He's just signed officially according to the app.

Great news! And that'll put the stress off him as he continues his rehabilitation journey.

Edit. Right on it aren't you lol.

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[Ball Dont Lie]

I am assuming the money wouldn’t be much? Will be 24 next season when he can play again and has only played 26 games for the club. Let’s hope he comes good and repays the faith the club has shown in him.

 

[Themanbun]

Would've thought a year the right option but oh well. Go well Jacko

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

Good stuff. Position of need and has shown more than enough. Just needs some luck.

 

[koshari]

Agree 100%
But an achillies is a 9-10 month rehab. His ended up being around 14 months and he ripped his calf after 2 minutes back at AFL level.
He clearly wasn't properly conditioned, Kev White is a shitman as well.

All hail the shitmen

 

[muttley45]

Good news, i'm with ya Jacko, rehab well.

 

[ansonholt]

All of those lads can defend and have some wheels. Stiffy and Blamires add the creativity, allowing Jacko to focus on putting his man to sleep.

What a mouthwatering thought this is, for 2027. All three of them fit and with full pre-seasons. Look the **** out.

 

[Lomas]

I honestly thought this happened weeks ago.

 

[longsufferingsupporter]

What does this mean for Goater,Harvey,Scott,George? I
Plus we have got both McDonald and Daniel who both will be offered new deals before this season ends.
Can’t fit everyone in .

 

[The Nostradamus]

What does this mean for Goater,Harvey,Scott,George? I
Plus we have got both McDonald and Daniel who both will be offered new deals before this season ends.
Can’t fit everyone in .

Bailey Scott will be the second player delisted at years end behind river stevens

Corr after him

 

[longsufferingsupporter]

Bailey Scott will be the second player delisted at years end behind river stevens

Corr after him

Well there will be more to go but Corr plays tall probably will go as for Stevens it’s 50/50 at this stage with 50/50 for Dawson and Pink expect 1 to go.
Plus this thing about Wilson from St.Kilda got bad vibes about this one as St.Kilda will want the world for him if we make a play for him.

 

[lockheed]

What does this mean for Goater,Harvey,Scott,George? I
Plus we have got both McDonald and Daniel who both will be offered new deals before this season ends.
Can’t fit everyone in .

Isn't Caleb already contracted through to 2028?

 

[Blightys Barrel]

Isn't Caleb already contracted through to 2028?

Unfortunately on Daniel - worst 4 year contract in Nth MELB history. Fischer is a close 2nd

 

[Dinkers]

Unfortunately on Daniel - worst 4 year contract in Nth MELB history. Fischer is a close 2nd

Every chance Fisher is paid out at years end .

 

[Merlin007]

Would've thought a year the right option but oh well. Go well Jacko

I'm a Jackson Archer fan, but not sure about the list management logic; we sign him for one to see whether he can be a regular, he does a knee (which happens) and then we sign him for two more.

I'm puzzled.