Player Watch #26 Luke Parker

[Kennedy Parker]

Luke Parker
Luke Parker

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Luke Parker

Age

31

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

31

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

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[Adnico26Parker]

Maybe he could play off the bench as a way to manage players during games

 

[the hypnotoad]

Wouldn't we ideally want a full strength side against those teams? I'd have thought we'd rest players in the more winnable games.

they're all winnable, baby!

 

[SeanM]

Crows at home you’d rest a few last round but would probably be the only one.

I think they would be more likely to rest a few weeks before the pre-finals bye. Then try to be mostly full strength for the last few rounds.

Our season is scheduled
5 games - Bye - 6 games - Bye - 12 games - Bye - Finals

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I think they would more likely to rest a few weeks before the pre-finals bye. Then try to be mostly full strength for the last few rounds.

Quite possibly you may rest in game and what I mean by that is Heeney could play forward etc

 

[The King!]

Wouldn't we ideally want a full strength side against those teams? I'd have thought we'd rest players in the more winnable games.

I have no idea

But what about looking at it this way.

Rest a few then win and it's like shit we beat you with a lesser team and if we lose it's like well you only beat our depleted side

 

[caesar88]

I have no idea

But what about looking at it this way.

Rest a few then win and it's like shit we beat you with a lesser team and if we lose it's like well you only beat our depleted side

You just wanna stick it up to Essendon fans don't you

 

[SeanM]

Quite possibly you may rest in game and what I mean by that is Heeney could play forward etc

Yeah I think they will be conscious about trying to keep our key mids fresh. There is no point running them into the ground. I assume Heeney/Warner would be rested forward for longer periods as the season goes on.

 

[The King!]

You just wanna stick it up to Essendon fans don't you

Have been all day

 

[Callipygian]

I don't Parker is 'owed' a spot. However he is a very good player and I feel he will be particularly valuable come finals. The scenario where it's hard to find him a spot is where we have a perfectly healthy and uniformly in-form list (which we haven't done at any time this season or quite possibly ever). Right now I would have him in front of Campbell. It's only if Mills comes back and everyone else stays healthy that the issue arises. Then it possibly comes down to Parker v Fox (most likely as the sub) and that's a tough one. I'd be leaning towards Fox because of his greater versatility (plus he's been good in finals - was our best player in the 2022 GF IMO) and because the roles that Parker can play are already being filled handily.

If any of our midfielders (apart from Brodie) were injured then Parker is the obvious replacement. Likewise if Hayward or Jordon were injured (or sufficiently down on form) then he could replace them. While I wouldn't play Parker in the backline an injury to small back could create an opening for Parker e.g. Florent is injured, Lloyd drops back, McInerney spends (even) more time on the wing and Parker takes up some of the roles that McInerney has been playing.

And if we really are exceedingly fortunate with injuries and no openings arise, Parker can still come in while we manage some other players and if he proves himself undroppable the match committee come up with a solution and otherwise his omission it's the unfortunate consequence of a season that has been really cruel to Parker and the sad reality of working in a high performance industry.

 

[rustycrate]

I don't Parker is 'owed' a spot. However he is a very good player and I feel he will be particularly valuable come finals. The scenario where it's hard to find him a spot is where we have a perfectly healthy and uniformly in-form list (which we haven't done at any time this season or quite possibly ever). Right now I would have him in front of Campbell. It's only if Mills comes back and everyone else stays healthy that the issue arises. Then it possibly comes down to Parker v Fox (most likely as the sub) and that's a tough one. I'd be leaning towards Fox because of his greater versatility (plus he's been good in finals - was our best player in the 2022 GF IMO) and because the roles that Parker can play are already being filled handily.

If any of our midfielders (apart from Brodie) were injured then Parker is the obvious replacement. Likewise if Hayward or Jordon were injured (or sufficiently down on form) then he could replace them. While I wouldn't play Parker in the backline an injury to small back could create an opening for Parker e.g. Florent is injured, Lloyd drops back, McInerney spends (even) more time on the wing and Parker takes up some of the roles that McInerney has been playing.

And if we really are exceedingly fortunate with injuries and no openings arise, Parker can still come in while we manage some other players and if he proves himself undroppable the match committee come up with a solution and otherwise his omission it's the unfortunate consequence of a season that has been really cruel to Parker and the sad reality of working in a high performance industry.

It is a very nice problem to have!!

 

[McGowan3]

It is a very nice problem to have!!

Parker will be very fresh. If he ends up in our 23 in a GF, for whatever reason and has enough games under his belt, he is capable of being a match winner. Same for Mills. They are two absolute seasoned guns that we have up our sleeve.

 

[TheWhiteRhino]

How many more weeks is he out?

 

[Millky95]

How many more weeks is he out?

Until R18

 

[McGowan3]

Until R18

Cutting it fine but gives him 5 games before finals. That would be enough.

 

[The King!]

Hopefully he can also help get the VFL side into the finals , gives us more playing depth in finals.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

He'll prove his worth to the team in thw first opportunity he gets, which is likely to be round 18. I just hope he isn't too eager and ends up getting rubbed out again or cops an injury.

Bump. I expect Parker straight back into the side

 

[giantsully]

Bump. I expect Parker straight back into the side

Hear hear - Parker and Mills, two warriors to turn around this Q1 nonsense by demanding better standards from the very moment you cross the white line.

 

[SM]

Absolutely should be back in. Heeney should be out either through suspension or for a rest with Parker in. Been saying it for weeks.

 

[Punts]

Need someone that can take a contested mark

We are lacking big time

 

[strauchanie59]

Need someone that can take a contested mark

We are lacking big time

Need someone who isn't afraid to run through a bloke either. He and Ladhams would be great.

 

[Kbroome]

I think Parker is the sole of what the club is about basically embodying the bloods culture and i think him coming back in not only will he be imo better than who he replaces but i also think it will be a lifter to all those around the club and the players themselves. First play of the game Parker tackling the opposition to the ground just feels like the Bloods back again rather than the last couple of weeks of being too cute with the passes etc

 

[BloodySwan]

Available for the VFL this week.

I know many think he's done but where we are at I'd have no issues throwing him straight into AFL level.

 

[Cadsky]

Available for the VFL this week.

I know many think he's done but where we are at I'd have no issues throwing him straight into AFL level.

Probably fresher than Mills. At least he's actually played footy this year. Straight in for Heeney

 

[BloodySwan]

Probably fresher than Mills. At least he's actually played footy this year. Straight in for Heeney

Heeney wont be out. We'll get his charge downgraded.

Bring him in for Campbell or Roberts or Adams would be my choice. Personal preference in for Campbell and keep Roberts in defence and running down the wing.

Parker to play fwd/mid

 

[anotherletdown]

Parker will be very fresh. If he ends up in our 23 in a GF, for whatever reason and has enough games under his belt, he is capable of being a match winner. Same for Mills. They are two absolute seasoned guns that we have up our sleeve.

and Sam Reid...




.... still too soon?