Jackson Archer

Jackson Archer is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life Archer played junior football with the Park Orchards Sharks in the Yarra Junior Football League. He attended secondary school at Whitefriars College in Donvale. In 2021, he played 9 games for the Northern Knights in the NAB League. In the same year, he represented North Melbourne's VFL side in two outings against Port Melbourne and the Southport Sharks. As a junior, Archer was known for his courage, aggression, and competitiveness.

As the son of Glenn, Archer was eligible as a father–son pick for North Melbourne, and he lodged his nomination on the 28th of October 2021. Archer would feature twice more for the senior side in 2022 before being sidelined with a hip issue.

In March 2023, Archer penned a one-year contract extension after an impressive pre-season. Due to a groin injury, he did not feature at senior level until Round 19 against Hawthorn. In July 2024, Archer has signed another contract extension, continuing his career till the end of 2026, after making himself a regular in the Kangaroos' backline in 2024, playing with great determination and an uncompromising attack on the footy, and he's proving to be a tough opponent at senior level.

Archer was nominated for the AFL Rising Star award after he had put together a strong run of form and impressed in the Kangaroos' 13-point win over Richmond in round 21, 2024. Archer had 20 disposals, eight marks and five tackles in the victory.

Statistics Updated to the end of the 2026 season.

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