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

 

[RearNaked]

Guess this pick gets a pass ..... just

 

[Blind Turn]

Seems to be getting short stints on ball and on certain players as learning opportunities.

Yep, nothing wrong with how they’ve used him so far. I’m just hoping that he can hone his craft at the highest level for the next phase of his development as opposed to a Langford scenario of having to hone it in the ressies. I’m also hoping it happens in the very near future.

 

[Oraz]

wish he could get the ball more because every time he does get the ball somethng good happens!

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Always misses right. Makes me wonder if he naturally hangs left.

 

[Oraz]

I feel like he doesn't believe in himself. He should because he has all the talent there. He just seems nervous obviously still his first year .... he should feel confident though back himself in when running towards gal and nail it ... you can just tell he seems so nervous

 

[Nifft]

I feel like he doesn't believe in himself. He should because he has all the talent there. He just seems nervous obviously still his first year .... he should feel confident though back himself in when running towards gal and nail it ... you can just tell he seems so nervous

The way he plays he doesn't seem to lack confidence.

 

[Vindicater]

I feel like he doesn't believe in himself. He should because he has all the talent there. He just seems nervous obviously still his first year .... he should feel confident though back himself in when running towards gal and nail it ... you can just tell he seems so nervous

You can just tell your full of s**t.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

I feel like he doesn't believe in himself. He should because he has all the talent there. He just seems nervous obviously still his first year .... he should feel confident though back himself in when running towards gal and nail it ... you can just tell he seems so nervous

He's played like half a dozen ******* games champ

 

[Hak94]

A bit slower around the contests tonight, quiet in the first half but worked his way into things after halftime. Sign of a good player being able to work through a period where you know you aren't performing up to your usual standard. I think some people are forgetting he's only played half a season of games, he's allowed to have quiet periods or get out worked as he's still learning. I assume he was spoken to at halftime and backed in to work through it too.

A week off now to rest and re-energize will do him well. It's clearly much needed. Great first half of the season. Keen to see him keep improving.

 

[Schnitzengruben]

Clearly needs a rest so the bye has come at a good time.

 

[Shane Heard]

Watching live last night it’s clear his lightweight frame gets easily dragged down when grabbed onto with ball in hand. However, when he has space his sidestep and baulking skills are very good and very quick.

Obviously needs to build up a tank and achieve elite fitness over the next 12 months because he did look absolutely gassed in the second half.

But he pushes through.

was interesting watching him in the guts at centre bounces too. They got him in there a few times. Looks right at home as a midfielder.

 

[ant555]

Bit more pressure and a bit less time to execute. Learnings

 

[Blind Turn]

The chance to hone his midfield skills has arrived. Should get regular rotations through there until Shiel returns at least.

 

[TheFrenchCut]

McGrath's injury and our lack of midfield depth might give us the chance to run him through the middle far more post-bye.

 

[ghostdog]

Loved Perko's intent and skills in traffic. When he can sort his goal kicking he'll be so dangerous.

 

[NAB777]

I wouldn't try to curb his natural instincts too much, but I think he needs to keep working on nailing the basics as well.

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

Very confident he has the attributes to be a quality midfielder. As for the poster above, the one thing archie doesn't lack is confidence.

 

[Vindicater]

Tracking superbly.

First year player that plays like a 3 year player.

Watch out after two more preseasons.

 

[Learntopray]

His biggest issue is his ball drop, it is pretty poor.
If he sorts that out, the goals will follow.

 

[Megabattimus]

That fifty he conceded was really stiff. Doesn't help that he got sold into it by Ham leaving the mark so he could push back into defence.

Really needs to fix his kicking, both field and set shot. Only thing holding him back right now.

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[MiguelM]

that sidestep he possesses is gold.

 

[bomberman500]

Can find the ball, but I am not overly impressed on his disposal under pressure. Always seems to be rushed.
Should improve as he matures but

 

[nylexbandit]

He looked completely gassed last night after a big first half.

Really needs to fix his disposal/goal kicking.

I find him and Cox very interesting in that they play a bit like they’re still in school footy at times (they take plenty of time to get rid of it and cheekily try to get around people). Will be nice to retain that as they get more used to the league

 

[Vander18]

People need to understand that Perkins is playing a mans game in year 1. It’s unusual.

Heppell and McGrath spent year 1 in defence. Perkins is playing at the coal face. His ability to initiate or absorb contact is off the charts for a first year player and will only get better. Add in the pace and power he has on the outside and he will be quite the package.

 

[craffles]

People need to understand that Perkins is playing a mans game in year 1. It’s unusual.

Heppell and McGrath spent year 1 in defence. Perkins is playing at the coal face. His ability to initiate or absorb contact is off the charts for a first year player and will only get better. Add in the pace and power he has on the outside and he will be quite the package.

Well said