AFL Player #16: Archie Perkins - Out for 4 weeks with a hamstring - 8/4

[Beerfish]

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

 

[Schnitzengruben]

Looks like a pretty boy but sure doesn't ******* play like one. His lateral movement around opponents and pure acceleration is just awesome.

 

[Corleone]

Loved that he copped a big hit, was clearly sucking them in, got up and at the next contest he sought body contact and looked to shepherd Ryan off the ball. Little things like that show character and a willingness at the contest that you can't teach.

 

[pepsi]

Thought it was his most impactful game so far. Some very impressive things he did in the game tonight.

 

[Goat Hird]

Tough kid but has class and is so unselfish. What a get!

 

[eth-dog]

How did he only have 16 disposals? Felt like 20-25!

 

[Squeaky]

This kid certainly has something about him. His energetic attack early on was refreshing but then he just kept going... Well done Perkinator!! We are going to love this guy aren't we!

 

[pepsi]

How did he only have 16 disposals? Felt like 20-25!

Some very impactful and important disposals in those 16.

 

[cobra land]

His ball handling is so clean and has plenty of courage to boot !

 

[The Devils Advocate]

The most complete player on our list as far as having every tool required to be elite. Cannot wait to see the refined, experience product.

 

[Cup_o_Jobe]

Took another step in the West. He's got all the tools, plenty of flair, but most importantly seems happy to put his body on the line and get his head over the footy.

 

[VelvetSledge]

Jesus, we nailed last years draft

 

[brutus76]

If you're not part of the BIGFOOTY ESSENDON PLAYER SPONSOR GROUP you need to chip in and join next year as Tippa and OUR BOY PERKS are the two lads we look after!!!!!!!

 

[Stopher]

Jesus, we nailed last years draft

And the best part? We've only seen a snippet of Reid in what was possibly the worst scenario for a bloke of his profile to make his debut.

 

[Vander18]

My sense of what his ceiling might be increased pretty dramatically last night….feel like we are edging closer week by week to understanding his game and his abilities.

What we know is:
- He’s very, very powerful
- He’s quick enough and footwork is great.
- He’s clean below his knees and offloads well by hand
-Brave and strong overhead
- Repeat efforts are exceptional for a first year player
- Loves to be physical and is a competitor
- Kicking seems to be improving week by week

More and more I’m seeing glimpses of an elite midfielder.

 

[essendon]

This kid is an absolute gun.....Archie delivered last night out West

 

[Megabattimus]

Best thing about him is that he's flown under the radar thanks to Cox and Jones being so good. Would love it if he could nail the rising star nom for this round.

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[Oraz]

I was in the act of making love to my girlfriend and i couldn't get this guy out of my head he is so hot ad sexy and great

 

[The Donners]

I was in the act of making love to my girlfriend and i couldn't get this guy out of my head he is so hot ad sexy and great

So long as you didn’t flip her over and pretend...

 

[Old Campaigner]

So long as you didn’t flip her over and pretend...

OP would be the one getting flipped over

 

[Lance Uppercut]

My god this kid. How dynamic and yet composed is he?!

Looking more and more like the second coming of Timmy Watson every week

 

[Tazdog]

I was in the act of making love to my girlfriend and i couldn't get this guy out of my head he is so hot ad sexy and great

Probably post of the year hahahahahhahahahahhhaha

 

[BrunoV]

Once you get over the increasingly annoying circle jerk over Cox's height, Archie is the one who's actually consistently demonstrating elite qualities and putting them to use on the field.

His physical work is outstanding, already adult AFL standard and he's not even close to the finished physical product. He's obviously a bit closer than Cox in terms of his physical maturity so that will be part of the reason for his superior consistency.

Archie's problem continues to be a bit of sloppiness by foot but it's improving week to week.

I'm already greedily looking forward to what he could do with after a pre-season training with the mids. He's the one we've wanted all this time, the one the prophecy said would replace Tim Watson.

 

[Don35]

Credit to recruiters. This bloke can seriously play

 

[Towno78]

Once you get over the increasingly annoying circle jerk over Cox's height, Archie is the one who's actually consistently demonstrating elite qualities and putting them to use on the field.

His physical work is outstanding, already adult AFL standard and he's not even close to the finished physical product. He's obviously a bit closer than Cox in terms of his physical maturity so that will be part of the reason for his superior consistency.

Archie's problem continues to be a bit of sloppiness by foot but it's improving week to week.

I'm already greedily looking forward to what he could do with after a pre-season training with the mids. He's the one we've wanted all this time, the one the prophecy said would replace Tim Watson.

Over simplifying the talk on height re Cox.
It is not just that he is tall, but that he is also great at ground level. He has excellent agility. He has great disposal and is as dual sided as they come. All with a sub 6min 2km.
He has a tonne of elite qualities.

But for me.
Cox could be anything.
Archie will be.

 

[Donakebab]

My god this kid. How dynamic and yet composed is he?!

Looking more and more like the second coming of Timmy Watson every week

Even has the look of young Timmy!