Player Watch #16: Archie Perkins - The new Poster Boy

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2022
Last Game Played: n/a
Injury Status: n/a

 

[Fridge16]

He was really unattractive though

Wanna fight?

 

[Zach Package]

Begley looked like a unit. Let’s calm down

Get stuffed, Begley was carrying thigh meat. Was built like a fig.

Perkins actually looks to have a rig on him

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Get stuffed, Begley was carrying thigh meat. Was built like a fig.

Perkins actually looks to have a rig on him

More rig than fig...

 

[Towno78]

Get stuffed, Begley was carrying thigh meat. Was built like a fig.

Perkins actually looks to have a rig on him

??? Strange comment.

There's plenty of things that you can be critical of re Begley. But not having a solid rig is certainly not one.

 

[Bombermania]

Begley was a good player before his knee.

 

[VelvetSledge]

I think I'm pregnant.

And I'm a 29 year old man.

 

[fairbump_playon]

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I think I'm pregnant.

And I'm a 29 year old man.

Yep, REALLY good rig.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

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I think I'm pregnant.

And I'm a 29 year old man.

Looks like Lachie Weller here.

 

[Howard Moon]

Yep, REALLY good rig.

 

[jmoo wan]

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I think I'm pregnant.

And I'm a 29 year old man.

he should genuinely be acting on Home and Away

 

[BrunoV]

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I think I'm pregnant.

And I'm a 29 year old man.

All it takes is self identification and a young buck.

 

[Lore]

Training and expecting to play forward.

What position have you been training in mostly?

“I’ve been training in the forward line. If I’m lucky enough to get a game, that’s where I’ll be playing. The forward line these days is still quite involved with getting higher up the ground and there’s even a few forward roles which require you to start up at the stoppage and get involved there and then work hard back into the forward line. I’ve been training in a few of those positions regularly.”

Is that the position you see yourself playing in regularly, or would you like to move into a midfield role?

“I think I can play forward really well, and I’ll always have an impact down there as my career progresses. At some stage I’ll certainly look to transition into the midfield as well and develop that side of my game. But I think that having the versatility to do both is one of my attributes and makes me the player I am.”

Is there anyone in particular who’s taken you under their wing this pre-season to help you improve?

“Probably our forwards coach ‘DJ’ (Daniel Jordan). He’s helped me with my positioning, where I’ve got to set up and the different roles I’m playing as a forward. Also ‘Robbo’ (Cameron Roberts, welfare and development coach) has been a stable guy to go to if you’ve got any queries. Not only forward-line things, but anything you need to know or want to ask questions about, he’s pretty good to have and he’s been really helpful for me.”

Youngster in focus: Archie Perkins

Dons Digital catches up with first-year player Archie Perkins to talk pre-season and 2021 goals.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[VelvetSledge]

Claiming him.

Muh boi.

 

[Beerfish]

Claiming him.

Muh boi.

He's my boy too. I paid for him. I have receipts.

 

[VelvetSledge]

He's my boy too. I paid for him. I have receipts.

Well we share a tracksuit, we’re going to have to share boys too.


... this sounds like we’re a pair of twin sisters who are arguing over the popular boy at school

 

[kleanr]

Claiming him.

Muh boi.

Your avatar deems you the winner.
Also can we all agree to not use 'Perkinator', PerkOhh (emphasis on the Sharapova moan) will do fine thanks

 

[fairbump_playon]

Well we share a tracksuit, we’re going to have to share boys too.


... this sounds like we’re a pair of twin sisters who are arguing over the popular boy at school

Claiming him.

Muh boi.

Yes - you have definitely both chosen the hot guy

Personally I had a great chat with Nik Cox in the library while we were both doing some extra physics homework and I can’t stop thinking about him.

 

[Jade]

In.

 

[VelvetSledge]

Yes - you have definitely both chosen the hot guy

Personally I had a great chat with Nik Cox in the library while we were both doing some extra physics homework and I can’t stop thinking about him.

I just love them all.

 

[Jade]

I just love them all.

I'll bet you do.

 

[VelvetSledge]

I'll bet you do.

I have a lot of love to give.

Except for Carlton.
fu** those guys.

 

[Pweter]

I have a lot of love to give.

Except for Carlton.
fu** those guys.

So you love Hawthorne?

Just when you think you're starting to understand someone...

 

[VelvetSledge]

So you love Hawthorne?

Just when you think you're starting to understand someone...

That goes without saying. If I mention them, I'll have to card myself

 

[VelvetSledge]

Bloke's played no games and has his own series of Portraits up on AFL Photos.

Definitely the new poster boy.

 

[Lore]

Bloke's played no games and has his own series of Portraits up on AFL Photos.

Definitely the new poster boy.

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Just him? There should be some for all of them, a few on the club site already; https://www.essendonfc.com.au/album...ype=gallery&playlistId=866477&playlistSize=31