Archie Roberts (born 18 November 2005) is a professional Australian rules footballer with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League. Essendon drafted him with pick 54 in the 2023 national draft from the Sandringham Dragons in the Talent League. He grew up supporting Carlton, played junior football for Hampton Rovers and played school football for Haileybury College under Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd. He debuted in round 21 of his first season against Fremantle, after 14 VFL games, and in 2025 took over the number 21 guernsey once worn by Dyson Heppell. A breakout year included a 28 disposal game against Melbourne, a Rising Star nomination and a contract extension to the end of 2028.
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born 18 November 2005
Plays: Australian Rules Football, Lead, football career
with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL)
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with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL)
Competed In: Australian Football League, Lead, league
with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL)
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