AFL Player 44: Archer Day-Wicks

[VelvetSledge]

 

[rumply]

Nice, not going to lie, did say "Who?"

 

[carnthedons]

 

[Agronomus]

The AFL should make a rule that a debuted is not allowed to start as the sub

The AFL should just get rid of the sub and have 5 on the bench

 

[gillon]

He can kick yeah? That’s good enough for me.

 

[Yoda_]

Named on ground means he won't be sub eth-dog ?

 

[naraku]

Go well ADW

 

[jmoo wan]

The AFL should just get rid of the sub and have 5 on the bench

I like that idea, or better yet - 5 on the bench and one sub, in case someone gets injured

 

[MiguelM]

I like that idea, or better yet - 5 on the bench and one sub, in case someone gets injured

Even better, 6 on the bench.

Sheeds wanted that decades ago.

I really thought the sub would be gone this year. Coaches hate it and it mostly used tactically so outlived its use IMO. Can actually hinder sides more than just having 5 on the bench.

 

[rioli brownlow]

The AFL should just get rid of the sub and have 5 on the bench

100% agree

 

[Zach Package]

Question for noobermensch. How do you assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of ADW against someone like Josh Rachelle who he seems to resemble, at least in terms of play style?

And how does he compare to Jasper Alger, who seems a similar type and is also debuting this weekend.

He seems a good type and constructive with the ball, I could understand him falling in the draft if he was 175cm but at 185 it almost seems too good to be true

 

[noobermensch]

Question for noobermensch. How do you assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of ADW against someone like Josh Rachelle who he seems to resemble, at least in terms of play style?

And how does he compare to Jasper Alger, who seems a similar type and is also debuting this weekend.

He seems a good type and constructive with the ball, I could understand him falling in the draft if he was 175cm but at 185 it almost seems too good to be true

He didn't play well enough last year, that's the pretty straightforward reason why he slid, at least from my perspective as someone looking on from outside with no insight into his interviews with clubs etc. Now there may well have been good reasons why he didn't play as well as expected last year, I've heard mention of glandular fever although I can't confirm that. He had periods in some games where he was very good and looked like he was ready to take over, but then would often go missing.

I've been comparing him with Kyle Reimers, and I think he's a perfect rookie pick type. He's got talent and x-factor, but also has been super inconsistent. I think anyone that watched Reimers play will say the same thing about him - it was the inconsistency that ultimately cut Reimers career short not a lack of talent. Having him on the rookie list means that its almost a free hit. If he comes good and maximises his potential then fantastic, and if not then no big deal really.

In regards to some of those other player comparisons, I wasn't a big Jasper Algar guy last draft so you'd probably be better asking someone that rated him higher. Algar for me was also an inconsistent talent that could look a million bucks when flying for marks or producing a piece of magic, but also didn't produce a whole lot at Talent League or Champs level. He could well be an excellent pick, but I thought he was risky.

Rachele's junior career was effected by covid, and I think he might have been injured a bit in his top age year? Its a while ago and I wasn't watching as closely back then... but none of the vic based kids taken in 2020 or 2021 had as much exposed form as you would have ideally liked so everything was a bit more of a risk. I think ADW is bigger and has more power but less speedy, can pull off some skilfull stuff but isn't as consistently excellent with his skills. Neither ADW or Rachele are exactly demons with the defensive actions.

Overall I'll say that ADW is coming from a fair way back. Its great that he's getting a game this early, which suggests that he's done a lot of work and has earned it, but lets not expect too much from him and set ourselves up for disappointment.

 

[hurlygurdy]

“To be making my AFL debut is a lifelong dream come true for me. I have strived for this moment since I was 12 years old.”
Life long goal. 6 years. 6 years is how long. 2019

 

[fairbump_playon]

“To be making my AFL debut is a lifelong dream come true for me. I have strived for this moment since I was 12 years old.”
Life long goal. 6 years. 6 years is how long. 2019

Conclusion: I'm sooo old.

 

[Zach Package]

He didn't play well enough last year, that's the pretty straightforward reason why he slid, at least from my perspective as someone looking on from outside with no insight into his interviews with clubs etc. Now there may well have been good reasons why he didn't play as well as expected last year, I've heard mention of glandular fever although I can't confirm that. He had periods in some games where he was very good and looked like he was ready to take over, but then would often go missing.

I've been comparing him with Kyle Reimers, and I think he's a perfect rookie pick type. He's got talent and x-factor, but also has been super inconsistent. I think anyone that watched Reimers play will say the same thing about him - it was the inconsistency that ultimately cut Reimers career short not a lack of talent. Having him on the rookie list means that its almost a free hit. If he comes good and maximises his potential then fantastic, and if not then no big deal really.

In regards to some of those other player comparisons, I wasn't a big Jasper Algar guy last draft so you'd probably be better asking someone that rated him higher. Algar for me was also an inconsistent talent that could look a million bucks when flying for marks or producing a piece of magic, but also didn't produce a whole lot at Talent League or Champs level. He could well be an excellent pick, but I thought he was risky.

Rachele's junior career was effected by covid, and I think he might have been injured a bit in his top age year? Its a while ago and I wasn't watching as closely back then... but none of the vic based kids taken in 2020 or 2021 had as much exposed form as you would have ideally liked so everything was a bit more of a risk. I think ADW is bigger and has more power but less speedy, can pull off some skilfull stuff but isn't as consistently excellent with his skills. Neither ADW or Rachele are exactly demons with the defensive actions.

Overall I'll say that ADW is coming from a fair way back. Its great that he's getting a game this early, which suggests that he's done a lot of work and has earned it, but lets not expect too much from him and set ourselves up for disappointment.

Great, detailed response

Quite clearly Rachele is a level above but I something for him to aim for I guess.

I will watch on with interest

 

[TheFrenchCut]

A very classy first goal at afl level.

 

[Howard Moon]

I see they sent him one out in the goal square at times, must have some faith in his 1 v 1 ability

 

[naraku]

Got a taste and kicked a nice goal. I'm not sure if he stays in next week or goes back to develop more in the VFL.

 

[jannissary]

I see they sent him one out in the goal square at times, must have some faith in his 1 v 1 ability

reckon he competed really well, got up the ground a few times too tin chased

 

[ant555]

Had a few moments under pressure where his inexperience showed and he double clutched a few but overall he competed well and the goal was nice. Hope he stays in for a couple more games.

 

[jannissary]

i love stuff like this, makes my heart warm up

 

[andleanback]

Had a few moments under pressure where his inexperience showed and he double clutched a few but overall he competed well and the goal was nice. Hope he stays in for a couple more games.

Always believe in giving debutants a 2nd game, unless they really struggle. Think adw will be better for the run

 

[Yoda_]

Had a few moments under pressure where his inexperience showed and he double clutched a few but overall he competed well and the goal was nice. Hope he stays in for a couple more games.

agreed, he looked like he was up for the challenge and physicality of AFL football. Competed well but looked half a step at times.

Will be better for the run and would love to see how he goes in a second afl game. Think the Dogs won't afford two dads as much space at times as Sydney gave him

 

[Zach Package]

Added a year to his contract.

Is making as good a go of it as possible as a rookie selection. In the seniors before the bye of year 1 and looks like he could well stick there.

 

[faible]

Added a year to his contract.

Is making as good a go of it as possible as a rookie selection. In the seniors before the bye of year 1 and looks like he could well stick there.

Day-Wicks to Don the Sash in 2026

Exciting forward signs one-year contract extension.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Doesn't mention an upgrade to the main list so I assume it's a 1 year rookie extension.

 

[dank420_]

Added a year to his contract.

Is making as good a go of it as possible as a rookie selection. In the seniors before the bye of year 1 and looks like he could well stick there.

I reckon Scott likes him a bit.