 Continuous work on his 182 cm frame resulted in a weight increase to 94 kilograms in 1996, and led to his becoming a more notable on-field presence and a more consistent performer.In 1996 Archer was offered a lucrative 3-year contract worth $450,000 over three years from the Sydney Swans, which he turned down.The man behind the deal, Ron Joseph, is now "Arch's" manager.