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

 

[naraku]

Great game from Archie!

Already looks a steal after a few games.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

A stud. Really outstanding that he has put together such a consistently high level season in his first year up.

 

[Vander18]

Had a few turnovers by foot but he was also taking a lot on so no worries there - he’s a really nice kick. Can weight it or punch it as required.

Tough competitor
High IQ

Running ability is probably the question mark and the reason for his slide in the draft. Think he’ll be at minimum a good 200 game player…..speed is likely what defines his ceiling and whether those games are better than good.

 

[Happyskeret]

Personally I think there is a lot of other AFL footballers with more deficiencies than this bloke. Very impressive start.

 

[FlyingV]

Had a few turnovers by foot but he was also taking a lot on so no worries there - he’s a really nice kick. Can weight it or punch it as required.

Tough competitor
High IQ

Running ability is probably the question mark and the reason for his slide in the draft. Think he’ll be at minimum a good 200 game player…..speed is likely what defines his ceiling and whether those games are better than good.

He’s a 6min 2ker so is immediately one of the better runners on our list. Not explosive though.

 

[Vindicater]

Watch him live, I implore you, he’s pointing, he’s encouraging his positioning is A+ and the much more experienced players are already looking to give it to him, such are the spots he puts himself in.

He’s an absolute cracker, for him to come in as the sun sets on Heppell is impeccable timing.

It even translate across on the screen. Against Gold Coast Langford laid a good block which led to a goal. Roberts as a second gamer was up and about pointing to Langford and letting others know it was his work that led to the goal.

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Looks like he's got the footy IQ we are missing.

Doesn't look overly quick so it'll be interesting to see where he ends up.

 

[DERO]

Looks like he's got the footy IQ we are missing.

Doesn't look overly quick so it'll be interesting to see where he ends up.

On a half back flank with fans hating him/ upset he is not getting a farewell game.

 

[jdstorm]

Looks like he's got the footy IQ we are missing.

Doesn't look overly quick so it'll be interesting to see where he ends up.

Hopefully with a good sprint coach improving his top end speed. Still a kid. Should be able to find an extra gear or two with the right training

 

[Chucks]

Played well and shown promise, which just reinforces the question of why he couldn't get a game a good 12 weeks earlier. Selection has been baffling this season and Roberts has just been another example of that. Too often have we not rewarded those who warrant selection, and time and time again have we continued giving games to players down on form.

 

[Chizm]

Is Arch a chance at a rising star nom this round?

 

[doug85]

Is Arch a chance at a rising star nom this round?

Calsher Dear might pinch it

 

[faible]

Hopefully with a good sprint coach improving his top end speed. Still a kid. Should be able to find an extra gear or two with the right training

Will probably be a bit like Whitfield, not super quick but won't slow down much as the game wears on and starts to get more separation as the guys around him are fatiguing.

 

[Old Campaigner]

Played well and shown promise, which just reinforces the question of why he couldn't get a game a good 12 weeks earlier. Selection has been baffling this season and Roberts has just been another example of that. Too often have we not rewarded those who warrant selection, and time and time again have we continued giving games to players down on form.

He was given a few things to work on in the vfl before he was given the nod for senior selection

 

[P Money]

He was given a few things to work on in the vfl before he was given the nod for senior selection

That's not how it works. Either they come in under-prepared and it's 'delist'/'not up to it'/'another Dodo classic' or they come in prepared and it's 'can't believe he didn't get a game 12 weeks ago'

 

[eDPS]

Calsher Dear might pinch it

Joel Freijah will get it

 

[eth-dog]

Roberts unlikely to get one this year. Freijah and Dear have "body of work" noms in the works plus can't get one next year, Roberts will be able to.

 

[mike14]

 

[doug85]

Should the thread title be 2026? I would’ve thought his initial contract would be 2024-2025?

 

[Beerfish]

Should the thread title be 2026? I would’ve thought his initial contract would be 2024-2025?

Pedant!!!

 

[bombreys]

Obviously only a boy and he could end up being anything - but he is the perfect role player for mine. Give me 10 more of him please.

 

[naraku]

Great news!

 

[Kong]

Is this "it's a (year) thang" a reference that's gone over my head?

 

[sup3rfish]

Is this "it's a (year) thang" a reference that's gone over my head?

same. got absolutely no clue what the reference is

 

[Beerfish]

Me either and tbf it wasn't me.

And I don't care for it.

And I've changed it back.