Archer Day-Wicks
| Archer Day-Wicks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Archer Day-Wicks | ||
| Date of birth | 13 May 2006 | ||
| Original team(s) | Bendigo Pioneers (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 6, 2025 rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 9, 2025, Essendon vs. Sydney, at Docklands Stadium | ||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Essendon | 3 (1) | |
| 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 12, 2025. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Archer Day-Wicks (born 13 May 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
AFL career
Day-Wicks was drafted by Essendon in the 2024 rookie draft.[1][2]
Having impressed early in his first season while playing for the Bombers' reserves team in the Victorian Football League (VFL), Day-Wicks was named for his senior debut in round 9 of the 2025 AFL season,[3] alongside fellow debutant, Lewis Hayes.[4] Day-Wicks kicked a goal with his first kick, joining the often discussed "exclusive" club of players to achieve this feat.[5][6]
References
- ^ "'It has been a roller-coaster': wait worth it as Day-Wicks gets AFL chance". Bendigo Advertiser. 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Bombers sign Day-Wicks". Essendon Football Club. 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Day-Wicks set for AFL debut". Essendon Football Club. 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Bombers name two debutants to face Swans". AFL Media. 8 May 2025.
- ^ "A goal, a win and family memories to last forever: Day-Wicks on his debut". Bendigo Advertiser. 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Fast-starting Bombers scrape home despite late Swans scare". Essendon Football Club. 10 May 2025.
External links
- Archer Day-Wicks's profile on the official website of the Essendon Football Club
- Archer Day-Wicks's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Archer Day-Wicks at AustralianFootball.com