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Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:40 pm
by F111
Apparently ranked in the 20's. Why did he fall thru. Looks Ramaish, a mollydooker. vingertje
s'dreams wrote:Archie Roberts has been mentored by Matty Lloyd and was tipped to go Top 30 (ESPN ranking 23). One of the few left footers in the Seniors. Rebounding half back with speed who is a definite upgrade on Massimo. Can also play as an outside mid. Captained the Sandy Dragons and played for Vic Metro in 2021 and 2023. AFL Academy product. Supposedly similar to Ollie Florent.
https://www.essendonfc.com.au/video/146 ... 0564156001

Re: Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 7:09 pm
by BenDoolan
Welcome to Hell… I mean the Hangar, Archie!

May you strive to thrive 8)

Re: Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:08 pm
by desmondo
And is apparently a very good ball user. We certainly need that. :-"

Re: Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 6:42 pm
by F111
efc wrote:Essendon has selected general defender Archie Roberts with pick No.54 in the 2023 AFL National Draft.

The Bombers traded a future fourth round selection (tied to Collingwood) to receive Richmond's third round selection and snare the dashing defender.

The Sandringham Dragons back, who has been touted as a potential first rounder, joins the Bombers as a highly-rated ball user with a strong speed/endurance profile.
Why did he drop so far? :-k

Re: Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:09 pm
by desmondo
Why was James Hird pick 79?...

Re: Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:12 pm
by Windy Hille
A pinch this one! Good get considering the upgrade to get Caddy.

Welcome to another Archie.

:-"

Re: Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:09 pm
by F111
desmondo wrote: Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:09 pm Why was James Hird pick 79?...
Dunno. Was he touted in the top 25?

Re: Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:43 pm
by BenDoolan
F111 wrote: Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:09 pm
desmondo wrote: Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:09 pm Why was James Hird pick 79?...
Dunno. Was he touted in the top 25?
From an article in The Age in 2020…
Essendon picked James with selection no.79 in the 1990 draft because injuries stopped him playing much representative junior footy across two years in the Teal Cup, the under 18 championships of the time.

James was essentially unsighted by recruiters given not many would have made the trip to the ACT to watch him play for Ainslie, according to long-time AFL talent spotter and recruiter Kevin Sheehan.
Sheedy demanded he get picked - basically saying “you can’t pass up a kid who’s the grandson of the man who has stand named after him at Windy Hill”

Re: Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Thu May 30, 2024 7:16 pm
by F111
Roberts named in the team. 4 ins, 1 out. We'll see.

Good luck, congrats and go hard if you indeed make the cut! =D>

Re: Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2024 2:19 pm
by BenDoolan
Just signed on for another year.

Well deserved in my book!

Has played very well in his 3 senior games. Well done Archie =D>

Hope you continue to improve and thrive.

Re: Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 12:18 am
by Windy Hille
He’s been super solid in all his games. Like the cut of his jib!

Re: Welcome to Essendon. Archie Roberts.

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 1:57 am
by s'dreams
Has it really only been 3 games?

Geez. I count him as one of the few bright lights of the year.

Archie has been excellent. This kid will have a bright future.