 Before season 2008, the Archer-Hird Medal was created honouring Archer and former Essendon Football Club star James Hird.Since 2008, the medal has been awarded to the player showing the most determination, courage and skill in matches between the Kangaroos and the Bombers.Archer played for the Warrandyte Football Club in the 3rd division of the Victorian Eastern Football League in the 2010 season.