Archie Roberts delivered 110 — 33 above his 77 BE in a tight contest. At $542.5k averaging 104.7 with cash gen running at $2850/wk, the cash cow math works. Buy.
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Should I trade Archie Roberts?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Archie Roberts (ESS) flagged as a wait-and-see pick: high break-even this week, and owners advised to wait for Essendon injury news before committing. Midfield role upside possible.
Archie Roberts (ESS) used as VC pick in r10, with community comments suggesting 140+ was a realistic score expectation for him this week. Confirms his status as a high-ceiling SC pick despite the poorly executed loop strategy.
Community flags Archie Roberts (ESS) as a strong trade-in target at r10. Described as a ball magnet who was producing before Mason Redman's injury, suggesting expanded role and SC relevance.
Archie Roberts (ESS) considered as a VC option in R10, community comparison against Luke Jackson.
Brad Scott directly named Archie Roberts in AFL 360 interview as one of the key players Essendon supporters should back through the rebuild, alongside Caddy, Kakko, Sharp, Farrow and Robey.
Archie Roberts (ESS) named as the trade-in target opposite Mckercher at R09. "Roberts" surname disambiguated via current rookie-trade context (Archie Roberts is the popular SC rookie this season); moderate confidence on identity.
Archie Roberts praised for 40+ disposals in Essendon's R7 loss to Collingwood despite the heavy defeat. One of the few positives called out in a disappointing performance.