Youngster Archie Perkins has put pen to paper, recommitting to another two years at Essendon.
Becoming a mainstay in the line-up since being taken with Pick 9 in the 2020 National Draft, Perkins has added 71 games to his name.
Playing predominantly across half-forward, the 22-year-old has leapt more midfield time, paying dividends for the club that sits second on the AFL ladder.
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With the Bombers looking likely to return to finals, and hopefully break the 20-plus year drought without a win in September, Perkins was excited by what the group could achieve.
โI love being a part of this group. I feel we are moving in the right direction and I'm so excited in where we are heading,โ Perkins said.
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โI am loving the journey we are on and am so committed and determined to improving as a player to be a great contributor to the side.
โI'm so impressed and proud of the way everyone is attacking the season and can't wait to get out there again this weekend.โ
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GM of AFL Daniel McPherson said the club was thrilled to have Perkins commit for at least the next two years.
โArchie has become a key part of our side over the past four seasons and his growth this year has further cemented his importance for the future,โ McPherson said.
โHe has played a different role this year, spending more time in the midfield and at contests. Archie is a focused and driven person who will embrace any challenge, which has been reflected in his stats this year.
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โWe look forward to seeing where Archie can take his footy over the coming years and will be a key pillar of our side for years to come.โ
In round one against Hawthorn, Perkins began the year in strong fashion, collecting a career-high 24 disposals, 12 tackles, eight clearances and two goals.
Since then, the Sandringham Dragons product has been impressive, averaging a career-high 18.7 disposals, 4.6 tackles, 3.2 clearances and 3.3 marks.
Perkins and the club have been the surprise packet of the season, sitting with eight wins and a draw after 12 games.
The Bombers will look to return to the winner's list after falling shy of Gold Coast when they take on Carlton on Sunday at the MCG.
