Player Watch #34: Jackson Archer

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I was otherwise engaged for much of yesterday, so missed out on the news. I am just rapt for the kid and it's the shot in the arm that this club needs right now. Everyone here would love nothing more than to pull on the Royal Blue and White stripes and run out for this club, but it is a select few that get this chance.

The discussion here reminds me of Steven Bradbury. Everyone reckons he fluked an Olympic Gold. I prefer to focus on the 20 or so years of hard work and dedication that got him the opportunity to win it in the first place.

Kill 'em Jacko!
 
I mean, if we can't find room for a year or two for an Archer or Harvey or some other son of a gun, just shut it down and move to Hobart. If we don't want a soul, we would be half way there
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Jeeze for a little bit there I even liked listening to Damo. Amazing what this debut is doing to bring people together... (for about three minutes.)
 
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Come on now, this is pretty cool. How can you not love both announcement videos?

What I'd like to do now is move past this being Glenn's son and (I'm sure Glenn would feel this way too) make this about Jackson.

Growing up with a high profile very successful parent who has afforded their children a lifestyle they never had could've produce a kid with all kinds of wrong about them.

That Jackson comes across as a humble, determined sweet kid at this stage is a credit to him and his family. Hope like heck this is the start of a fantastic North Melbourne career for him.

It's his journey now.
 

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So many things to love about this debut video.

The hug from JHF (wants out apparently!)
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Cunners looking on like a proud dad.
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Cunners wiping away a tear.
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The love from Lazz.
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Things might not be great out our beloved football club right now but if this video shows one thing it's that we've got a very tight playing group and that counts for a lot moving forward. We'll turn this around I have no doubts.
 

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I'm not fussed whether he is ready or not give him a taste and its really got people up and going this selection and that's just what we need besides a win.

Ready or not Jacko bleeds blue and white and it will show on Sunday. He will die trying this kid and we will love him for it like we love his dad.
 

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I'm not fussed whether he is ready or not give him a taste and its really got people up and going this selection and that's just what we need besides a win.

Ready or not Jacko bleeds blue and white and it will show on Sunday. He will die trying this kid and we will love him for it like we love his dad.



Heard he wants out. Anybody ITK ?
 
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Come on now, this is pretty cool. How can you not love both announcement videos?

What I'd like to do now is move past this being Glenn's son and (I'm sure Glenn would feel this way too) make this about Jackson.

Growing up with a high profile very successful parent who has afforded their children a lifestyle they never had could've produce a kid with all kinds of wrong about them.

That Jackson comes across as a humble, determined sweet kid at this stage is a credit to him and his family. Hope like heck this is the start of a fantastic North Melbourne career for him.

It's his journey now.
Sweet kid? He must have got that from his mother.
 
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Jackson Archer

Last 10 players to wear No.34

Jamie Macmillan (2010-20) 167 games
Ben Davies (2008) 2 games
Ben Schwarze (2006) 11 games
David King (1994-2004) 241 games
Damian Murray (1991) 2 games
Mark Hepburn (1987-90) 56 games
Bill Berry (1984-85) 12 games
Ross Henshaw (1971-83) 167 games
Ray Johnston (1966-70) 60 games
Ron Fitzpatrick (1962) 1 game

Jackson Archer is North player No.1044
Player 44 – Charles Cameron (1926-34) 122 games
Player 144 – Les Brennan (1931) 11 games
Player 244 – John Baker (1938-40) 28 games
Player 344 – Bill Hager (1945) 3 games
Player 444 – Len Templar (1954-57) 60 games
Player 544 – Doug Woolley (1962) 6 games
Player 644 – Arnold Briedis (1972-83) 161 games
Player 744 – Grant Thomas (1984) 7 games
Player 844 – Adam Simpson (1995-2009) 306 games
Player 944 – Alan Obst (2008-09) 5 games

Alphabetically he comes between
Glenn Archer (1992-2007) 311 games
Matthew Armstrong (1995-96) 43 games

All Jacksons to play for North
Nil

All J.A. initials to play for North
Jimmy Adamson (1929-41) 180 games
Jack Anderson (1935-39) 59 games
Jack Allister (1941-45) 58 games
Jed Anderson (2016- ) 81 games

Last 10 father/sons to play for North
Bailey Scott (2019- ) 47 games
Luke McDonald (2014- ) 150 games
Jesse Smith (2005-08) 27 games
Ryan Pagan (2000) 3 games
Anthony Dwyer (1990-96) 30 games
Liam Pickering (1989-92) 22 games
Tim McGrath (1989-91) 7 games
Mick Martyn (1988-2002) 287 games
Brett Allison (1987-99) 219 games
David Dwyer (1984-91) 72 games
 

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