Player Watch #26: Luke Parker - Welcome to North Melbourne - Konstanty and Parker traded for Pick 44

[Devski]

^ Parker when our "captains" introduce themselves

 

[Archer_11]

Six wins here we come.

Seriously though given we're not a destination club (yet), this is a pretty good result. Perhaps it makes things a little easier at the draft as well, I can't remember the last time we've used a high pick on a future KPP*.

*offered in trepidation of being reminded we've done it every year for the last 50 years.

 

[The Nostradamus]

keeps his number 26

plays game 300 with us

make him co captain

 

[Roostorm]

I’m h a p p y lm h a p p y …

 

[Bren]

Welcome Luke

 

[kangatragic]

I'd give him the captaincy with Sheezel and Xerri as deputy vice. We can't go on with Simpkin and Lmac leading our club

 

[Grogg]

I'd make him Captain one out. A leader the young guys can follow. Sometimes you need to break a few eggs.

 

[joegreen]

Master and his apprentice. Parker saw first hand the future and wanted in.

 

[Swallow_Wood]

He's been one of my favourite oppo players for a long time. Very happy to have him at North.

 

[Uncle_Leo]

Always admired him due to the way he played.

Huge get culturally. Will not put up with some of the stuff that’s been going on the last 5 years

 

[JGreezy]

Will be a huge get for Wardlaw, I reckon. He can teach him how to harness that aggressiveness.

If we had Parker last year then we might have won two more games. Which sounds crazy, except we were dying for someone who can go into the middle and put it back in order when we lost to WC and the Pies.

 

[Themanbun]

Absolutely rapt to have this bloke on the list. One of my favourite players.

 

[king rising]

I am ecstatic with Parker.

 

[Harvey Manfrenjensenden]

Eager to know what Konstanty Parker thinks?

 

[justroyal]

I feel for this guy.
Day one at the club his going to be breaking Lmac and Jy’s heart.

 

[KangaRooster]

Will be a huge get for Wardlaw, I reckon. He can teach him how to harness that aggressiveness.

If we had Parker last year then we might have won two more games. Which sounds crazy, except we were dying for someone who can go into the middle and put it back in order when we lost to WC and the Pies.

Just to add on, how to maximise your effectiveness when resting forward as a mid. Georgie loves a tackle, a nice grab, a snap at goal, very similar to LP in that regard.

 

[dus]

Well done to all involved. Sensational recruit.

Welcome Luke. Sort out our flaky underbelly asap.

 

[AnEmptyChair]

ive loved this guy from afar for so long. it's unreal to have him as a shinboner.

 

[amaz199]

Wardlaw, you have your mentor.

 

[Dingster]

Pure quality in every way. Can't wait to see how he influences the team. Huge get.

 

[trooroo4life]

As others have said, his biggest impact will probably be working with and protecting George Wardlaw.

He’s going to be able to be a big body in midfield rotations so George doesn’t have to get beaten up in there. Shows him how to better use his tricks. Will be huge for him.

His best may be behind him, but he’s still a solid role player and will demand a lot out of his new teammates.

I think some teammates may find out the hard way that they are not putting in enough Monday to Friday once Luke starts.

 

[iloveireland]

Really looking forward to Luke directing the ship. Training, preparation, attitude and performance, senior players we I'll be embarrassed young guys full of learnings

LMac appreciates your confidence. He has a huge grin right now. He may even remember what day training is on now

 

[Devski]

I feel for this guy.
Day one at the club his going to be breaking Lmac and Jy’s heart.

 

[Ashley B]

This is the one that we really wanted. Go well Luke . Just need to change the surname in the gif

 

[Only Forwards]

Always admired him due to the way he played.

Huge get culturally. Will not put up with some of the stuff that’s been going on the last 5 years

I feel like we have an adult on the list not a kid whose been made to find their own way.