Traded #26 Luke Parker

[Kennedy Parker]

Luke Parker
Luke Parker

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Luke Parker

Age

32

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

has plenty of football ahead and has already compiled a resume packed with impressive achievements. Since landing at the Sydney Swans via the 2010 AFL Draft, he has won a 2012 premiership medal, earned All Australian selection and won two Bob Skilton medals. In 2015, he was added to the club’s leadership group at the age of just 22, and has led the team as a co-captain alongside Josh Kennedy and Dane Rampe

24

Dane Rampe

Age

34

Ht

187cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.0

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

2.5

4star

MG

358.8

5star

D

14.1

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

5.1

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.5

2star

MG

284.5

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.4

4star

since 2019. While Parker is among the league’s elite midfielders, his strong marking and expert game awareness make him a genuine threat when rotating through the forward line.

Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

32

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

DOB: 25 October 1992
DEBUT: 2011
DRAFT: #40, 2010 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Langwarrin (Vic)/Dandenong U18

Luke Parker | AFL

Follow Luke Parker's progress through AFL

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[the hypnotoad]

Great point.

I don't think Parker - or any footballer for that matter - just walks around every minute of the day with steam coming out of their ears because their career's in an undesirable place. During the game Parker's focus would've been on the game in front of him - what he had to do, what his teammates were doing, what he'd been preparing for throughout the week.

steven may

 

[RUNVS]

For a single moment Parker gave into the dark side of the force.

 

[caesar88]

steven may

Only when he's having a fun night out with teammates

 

[S120]

Great point.

I don't think Parker - or any footballer for that matter - just walks around every minute of the day with steam coming out of their ears because their career's in an undesirable place. During the game Parker's focus would've been on the game in front of him - what he had to do, what his teammates were doing, what he'd been preparing for throughout the week.

I disagree with parts of this. Not that footballers are walking around every minute of the day with steam coming out of their ears - of course I agree. But I'm just not convinced that all footballers can perfectly tune out all of the noise at all times from the rest of their week. They're human. They are prone to being at their job and being influenced by what's going on in the rest of their life. Being present at their job but also having half a mind elsewhere now and then. I have no doubt that the vast majority of his focus was on the game, what his teammates were doing, and what he'd prepared for through the week. Without a doubt, he wouldn't have racked up touches and played a good game if that wasn't the case imo. But is it really so beyond the pale to suggest that the frustration he has clearly been feeling at not being picked after giving so much to this club couldn't have influenced just how hard he went at Smith far off the ball? A wind up to pick him off and release a bit of fury for a second under the expectation that he'll get him down the middle and not hit his head and no harm nor foul but it went wrong?

Given that we haven't really seen him commit that type of offence in the past, the fact that he has tended towards being a fair player over his career to me emphasises that something out of the ordinary may have been at play to influence his behaviour in that moment...like for instance, the possibility of frustration at being left out of the side for weeks despite having been the captain of the club for years and feeling like he's still better than players who are currently in the side. I just think that's a realistic reading of the situation based on the attitudes of professional sportspeople and the reality of the human side of how a person copes with the type of emotions that are probably at play for him.

 

[Callipygian]

Swans dismiss Parker theory, key back ruled out

Sydney says Luke Parker's bump in the VFL was without malice

www.afl.com.au

 

[caesar88]

I disagree with parts of this. Not that footballers are walking around every minute of the day with steam coming out of their ears - of course I agree. But I'm just not convinced that all footballers can perfectly tune out all of the noise at all times from the rest of their week. They're human. They are prone to being at their job and being influenced by what's going on in the rest of their life. I have no doubt that the vast majority of his focus was on the game, what his teammates were doing, and what he'd prepared for through the week. Without a doubt, he wouldn't have racked up touches and played a good game if that wasn't the case imo. But is it really so beyond the pale to suggest that the frustration he has clearly been feeling at not being picked after giving so much to this club couldn't have influenced just how hard he went at Smith far off the ball? A wind up to pick him off and release a bit of fury for a second under the expectation that he'll get him down the middle and not hit his head and no harm nor foul but it went wrong?

Given that we haven't really seen him commit that type of offence in the past, the fact that he has tended towards being a fair player over his career to me emphasises that something out of the ordinary may have been at play to influence his behaviour in that moment...like for instance, the possibility of frustration at being left out of the side for weeks despite having been the captain of the club for years and feeling like he's still better than players who are currently in the side. I just think that's a realistic reading of the situation based on the attitudes of professional sportspeople and the reality of the human side of how a person copes with the type of emotions that are probably at play for him.

I think there's certainly a lot of factors that would contribute to a player not being 100% in the right headspace on game day. I believe we saw that with our very own eyes earlier this year against Richmond when the media story about team fractions was swirling about the joint. I don't believe that having to play reserves, or being snubbed at selection, would be one of those things. There's nothing deeply personal about it and a player as mature and experienced as Parker would know that better than most.

A player as mature and experienced as Parker would also know how to deal with and play with frustration. He's been in the business for well over a decade now and would've experienced plenty of frustration before. Big-game beltings, form slumps, frustration with his role, injuries. All the things that would wind a footy player up. I just don't buy that all of a sudden this is the situation that tipped him over the edge.

What I think is far more likely is that the team was losing, he was a leader out there, he activated that Luke Parker mode where all he wants to do is try and drag his team over the line, and it culminated in a fairly standard bump going wrong (and I've already said that it looked truly horrible.) I think this is what happens with Ladhams, too. He gets too focused on trying to make his presence felt and show his physicality that he forgets the duty of care aspect. Keeping in mind that Parker is known to be so aggressive and physical with his intensity that he's given away a LOT of clumsy frees over the journey.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Minor details but Brown got 3 weeks (not 4) for what looked worse than Parker’s legitimate bump attempt. McCartin is still out after the late hit from Brown (will miss 5 weeks).

Amy more than 3 weeks for Parker is just tribunal shenanigans. Last year a Tigers player king hit a North player in the VFL and escaped with 3 weeks.

Arrh that’s right he got 3, plenty have got 4, Wright got 4, this is possibly a week or two worse than his incident. I’m expecting 5 and I’ll be okay with it.

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

I'd say if there was any frustration it would probably have been with the momentum of the game, given Frankston were well on top, and the score was 53-29

Fair point

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

I disagree with parts of this. Not that footballers are walking around every minute of the day with steam coming out of their ears - of course I agree. But I'm just not convinced that all footballers can perfectly tune out all of the noise at all times from the rest of their week. They're human. They are prone to being at their job and being influenced by what's going on in the rest of their life. Being present at their job but also having half a mind elsewhere now and then. I have no doubt that the vast majority of his focus was on the game, what his teammates were doing, and what he'd prepared for through the week. Without a doubt, he wouldn't have racked up touches and played a good game if that wasn't the case imo. But is it really so beyond the pale to suggest that the frustration he has clearly been feeling at not being picked after giving so much to this club couldn't have influenced just how hard he went at Smith far off the ball? A wind up to pick him off and release a bit of fury for a second under the expectation that he'll get him down the middle and not hit his head and no harm nor foul but it went wrong?

Given that we haven't really seen him commit that type of offence in the past, the fact that he has tended towards being a fair player over his career to me emphasises that something out of the ordinary may have been at play to influence his behaviour in that moment...like for instance, the possibility of frustration at being left out of the side for weeks despite having been the captain of the club for years and feeling like he's still better than players who are currently in the side. I just think that's a realistic reading of the situation based on the attitudes of professional sportspeople and the reality of the human side of how a person copes with the type of emotions that are probably at play for him.

Also a fair point.

I find when I do something really stupid it is usually because of several factors, and many cases some of those factors would remain in my subconscious.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

VFL want 6 weeks

Club not contesting the charge or grading, but are contesting the 6 weeks

 

[LukeParkerno1]

VFL want 6 weeks

Club not contesting the charge or grading, but are contesting the 6 weeks

Seems about right 5-6, think we will want 4, they hopefully land in between and he gets 5. Case done

 

[caesar88]

SIX WEEKS MY ARSE

 

[Kbroome]

6 matches it is. Seems in the ballpark of what it should be. Definitely disappointing but a good thing the league is stamping down on choosing to bump you are liable for any injuries that occur

 

[caesar88]

Probably fair though

 

[the hypnotoad]

SIX WEEKS MY ARSE

geez, what did your arse do to deserve six weeks?

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Challenge it. Ridiculous verdict handed down. So Brown gets 3 weeks ? Time to lawyer up and put this bush league with their bush tribunal back in their place.

 

[Olian]

6 weeks plus the bye. Overkill. Imagine if he’d actually ran through the player rather than just stop and bump.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

I think we are seeing the beginning of the end for bumping / blocking players moving at speed and away from where the ball is.

 

[the hypnotoad]

6 weeks plus the bye. Overkill. Imagine if he’d actually ran through the player rather than just stop and bump.

it was really three weeks but he got the mandatory three-week swans loading

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Challenge it. Ridiculous verdict handed down. So Brown gets 3 weeks ? Time to lawyer up and put this bush league with their bush tribunal back in their place.

One ended up in hospital. It was always going to be 5-6

 

[The Gong]

It's hard to see from the vision but if felt like a legitimate footy act gone wrong. Six weeks is a big penalty. The club is choosing not to challege though so maybe they think it's warranted.

 

[Kiama Chris]

One ended up in hospital. It was always going to be 5-6

Yep. Severe impact. Agree or disagree, thems the rules.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

One ended up in hospital. It was always going to be 5-6

It wasn’t a malicious act. Terrible outcome for the poor player, not denying that. Brown gets 3 weeks - that was a deliberate act, Draper as well.

 

[The King!]

about right

 

[Kbroome]

People also need to realise that the times are changing very very quickly. Sonsie deserved more for his king hit at the time but now that they have basically wiped the slate clean these hits can't be compared to stuff from even 2023.