At just 19 years of age and a game of AFL football already under his belt, Daniel Archer is an exciting prospect for the St Kilda Football Club.

Weighing in at 98kg and standing at 193cm, the tall Tasmanian recruit was this season elevated to the Saints senior list after turning heads over the pre-season.

The key tall said he attributes his promotion to the senior list and making his AFL debut, to a long and beneficial pre-season.

“I got a taste for senior footy in the NAB Cup and it was pretty good; I was then lucky enough to debut in Round 2 against Richmond at the MCG,” he said.

With his family in attendance at his first senior AFL game, Archer said the occasion was a special one.

“It was very exciting and it was great to have my family there.”

“The MCG is a big stage and the atmosphere was much greater than the NAB Cup. The pace of the game was also much quicker and I definitely enjoyed it,” said Archer.

The budding tall forward mentioned that Justin Koschitzke has been a great mentor for him since he arrived at the Club and said the fellow big forward is someone that he often seeks guidance from.

“I’ve had a couple of really good chats with Kosi, which I think have been beneficial to my footy,” he said.

“He has told me a bit about his journey and given me some really handy advice,” said Archer.

As for the rest of Season 2011, Archer outlined that he aims to be a consistent performer and will keep pushing his case for senior selection.

“I want to play good football in the VFL and look to be recognised for doing the right things” he said.

All in all, Archer is a great up and coming talent for the Saints and has shown great development. He no doubt promises to be a player of the future who can throw his weight around and present up forward. Watch this space!