Overview
- The 23-year-old defender injured his right knee during a Saturday session at Arden Street, with scans confirming a rupture.
- North Melbourne said it will support Archer as he meets medical staff this week to map his rehabilitation.
- The inactive-list move would enable the Roos to trial or sign a replacement via the SSP window that runs until February 20.
- Archer has played 26 AFL games since his 2021 father–son selection, with 2025 interrupted by a suspension, hamstring and ankle injuries.
- The setback comes as other clubs report major pre-season injuries, including Carlton forward Jesse Motlop’s ACL rupture on Monday.