Perkins delivered 60 in Essendon's 5-point home loss to Carlton — 21 above his 39 BE in a genuine contest. His 74.3 average at $319k is reasonable forward value. Cash gen negative at -$1,137/wk but the scoring output is doing the job. Prior R12 hold, R11 buy — the hold is the right tone now. Hold with conviction.
Archie Perkins
FWDJobe Shanahan
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Should I trade Archie Perkins?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Archie Perkins recalled to Essendon's team for Round 9 vs GWS after VFL stint. Community reaction is split - some hopeful he plays for his career, others deeply skeptical given his 100-game AFL record.
Archie Perkins had a quiet influence in the VFL against Williamstown with sideways kicks and poor clearance numbers. A commenter suggested he has checked out mentally and may face delisting at season end. Match reporter noted poor defensive work and no significant impact on the game.
Archie Perkins played exclusively in the midfield in the VFL vs Gold Coast, showing 25 disposals and class on the outside, though with some costly fumbles. Community notes Tsatas got the same tough-love treatment in the VFL before proving himself, suggesting Perkins must do the same to earn recall.
Archie Perkins dropped to VFL with community noting Robey's inclusion has blocked his AFL path. Commenters describe this as 'beautiful' selection pressure and say Perkins is 'no longer an automatic selection.' Multiple posts suggest Perkins is behind Robey, Redman, Bryan, Fiorini, Prior and Johnson in selection queue.
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