The son of ‘Shinboner of the Century’ Glenn, Archer’s emotional phone call to his famously stoic father to tell him he’d been selected to play went around the world.
A fearless and close-checking half-back flanker, he’s assertive in tackles and in the air, and in possession he’s assured and efficient.
North Melbourne debut: Round 15, 2022
2024: Archer shook off the soft tissue injuries that interrupted his 2023 to become a regular in Alastair Clarkson’s defensive set-up.
He returned to the team in Round 8 and impressed in blanketing roles on premiership players Liam Ryan, Bayley Fritsch and more.
He earned a Rising Star nomination for his 20 disposals, eight marks and five tackles in the Roos’ Round 21 victory over Richmond.
