Like his Shinboner of the Century father Glenn, Jackson Archer possesses a rare fearlessness in his game, attacking every contest with assertiveness and power regardless of the size of the opponent.
A half-back flanker by trade, he’s an intelligent ball-user and efficient kick when moving the ball out of the back half, while his 183cm frame coupled with agility allows him to play on both mid-sized and small opposition forwards.
North Melbourne debut: Round 15, 2022
2023: Archer was one of the main tone-setters during pre-season, leading the way in shuttle runs and time trials, but his 2023 was largely affected by groin issues.
It was a shame for the young defender after impressing in the build-up to the season, but the son of a gun still chalked up 11 VFL games before registering five senior appearances in the back half of the year.
