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

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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

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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

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

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

Agree with most of this but on the point about 'only one party playing it out in public' Parker has said as much publicly as Harley. The media speculation about him going to North may well have come from his manager but is no different to a dozen other players who are being shopped around. The leaks always end up coming from managers not clubs because what incentives do clubs have for leaking that stuff?

Could be coming from North also. If they start the narrative, it makes it harder for Parker to stay.

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

Let’s assume he does go to North, what could we expect back in trade currency?

 

[Millky95]

Let’s assume he does go to North, what could we expect back in trade currency?

2nd rounder and a late pick swap

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

2nd rounder and a late pick swap

Feels about right. I just looked up that Adams was pick 33. As others have noted, the situation is very similar.

 

[Millky95]

Feels about right. I just looked up that Adams was pick 33. As others have noted, the situation is very similar.

Difference is Parker might walk away after getting his 2nd medal

Which honestly might be the thing that changes his mind either way

 

[Ballarat Bob]

Parker might feel he's seen the writing on the wall. He wasn't picked after coming back from injury before he got suspended (to be fair the way we were going at that time I didn't think he should have come straight back in). Then when he was picked after suspension he was sub a couple of times compared to Mills who was persevered with week in week out playing some ordinary football.
Having Heeney play mainly in the mids this year and the emergence of some of the younger guys has pushed Parker away from being a walk up start in the team. His best is still good enough but he has far more competition now.
I could well understand him looking for another option which could extend his career elsewhere and he would be negligent not to at least see what the market offers. But I don't think the Swans should be throwing another contract in front of him before assessing what his form is like next year.
If he goes I think a lower second round pick or even a third. I wouldn't see the club playing hardball with him if he wanted to go.

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

Parker might feel he's seen the writing on the wall. He wasn't picked after coming back from injury before he got suspended (to be fair the way we were going at that time I didn't think he should have come straight back in). Then when he was picked after suspension he was sub a couple of times compared to Mills who was persevered with week in week out playing some ordinary football.
Having Heeney play mainly in the mids this year and the emergence of some of the younger guys has pushed Parker away from being a walk up start in the team. His best is still good enough but he has far more competition now.
I could well understand him looking for another option which could extend his career elsewhere and he would be negligent not to at least see what the market offers. But I don't think the Swans should be throwing another contract in front of him before assessing what his form is like next year.
If he goes I think a lower second round pick or even a third. I wouldn't see the club playing hardball with him if he wanted to go.

This is a very good point about unintended consequences. If Mills was brought back through the reserves also (as almost everyone thought should happen at the time and was proven correct), the impact on Parker would have been less pronounced.

That said, I still think his exit interview would be upfront and highlight he would be a fringe best 22 player next year.

 

[SM]

This is a very good point about unintended consequences. If Mills was brought back through the reserves also (as almost everyone thought should happen at the time and was proven correct), the impact on Parker would have been less pronounced.

That said, I still think his exit interview would be upfront and highlight he would be a fringe best 22 player next year.

Absolutely, which is all I was trying to say yesterday which somehow got warped into whether he was by the letter of the definition disrespected, who was to blame if he felt slighted, etc. etc.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Cal on Parks on yesterday’s ep of Gettable:

"I'd be surprised now with the way things are tracking if both of those (two players) aren't at North Melbourne next year," Twomey said of Darling and Parker.

 

[The King!]

Not sure why he would want to go to north and risk fading out in their VFL side (more so as they play kids when they go to shit in 2 years )

But everyone gets connected to North, so let's see.

 

[tombomb]

Not sure why he would want to go to north and risk fading out in their VFL side (more so as they play kids when they go to shit in 2 years )

But everyone gets connected to North, so let's see.

Probably because he has read the play that this is his last chance to get a nice contract and North are an obvious fit.

 

[Jewelsbon]

Not sure why he would want to go to north and risk fading out in their VFL side (more so as they play kids when they go to shit in 2 years )

But everyone gets connected to North, so let's see.

I would think North would pretty much be the only club that would offer him big fat bucks for another couple of seasons, so may as well take the $.
A footballers has only a finite time to make the bucks so why not extend it as long as possible, I can't see him getting offered an extension here.

 

[The King!]

Probably because he has read the play that this is his last chance to get a nice contract and North are an obvious fit.

Are they? They are a basket case

 

[The King!]

I would think North would pretty much be the only club that would offer him big fat bucks for another couple of seasons, so may as well take the $.
A footballers has only a finite time to make the bucks so why not extend it as long as possible, I can't see him getting offered an extension here.

Oh absolutely go grab the $ and make what you can if that's what you want don't begrudge anyone getting it. If money is the driver go for it. Guess he has a flag.

Don't know just be surprised if he goes to North . They are a quick side and young midfield, is he playing there for the next 2-3 regularly .

 

[SM]

Are they? They are a basket case

Are they? Seem to have a pretty good midfield and spine in place now and will begin to steadily improve.

 

[tombomb]

Are they? They are a basket case

I don't think he would be going there to win flags.

And North will improve sharply soon. It's impossible to keep getting pumped with top 5 picks and never improving.

 

[Jewelsbon]

Are they? Seem to have a pretty good midfield and spine in place now and will begin to steadily improve.

Reckon a player like Parks would be an absolute boon to their side, just what they need to rise up the ladder.

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

Probably because he has read the play that this is his last chance to get a nice contract and North are an obvious fit.

Also never underestimate the value of feeling wanted. Clarkson really wants Parker and said so publicly. Sydney will have him next year but a role is not guaranteed.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

I wonder what impact winning the flag would have on his decision. Give him the closure to enable him to move on or spur him on to try and be a part of a second flag. *not getting ahead of myself, just pondering the scenario.

For what it's worth I think it'd be the former.

 

[Callipygian]

I'd rather have Parker than Adams going forward. If Parker chooses to leave I can live with that but not so much if it's because Adams has taken his spot (which clearly, right now, Adams hasn't).

Also never underestimate the value of feeling wanted. Clarkson really wants Parker and said so publicly. Sydney will have him next year but a role is not guaranteed.

Source please?

 

[hairy biker]

Source please?

A month ago;

More pain for Dees as Clarko confirms Roos 'hope to extract' Viney

Alastair Clarkson has confirmed the club will attempt to lure Melbourne stalwart Jack Viney and other experienced stars to Arden Street

www.afl.com.au

'Clarkson said he is also interested in chatting with Port Adelaide's Ollie Wines, Sydney duo Luke Parker and Dane Rampe, and Greater Western Sydney veteran Callan Ward.'

As I said at the time 'interesting' that Clarkson would publicly name players under contract.

Luke getting a lot of attention, but not much discussion on Dane.

Just with regards to off-field, Luke's wife has a well established interior design business and they also have a property company.
They would I'd imagine be a major consideration as to whether Luke was to decamp, particularly as he already has a Swans contract for 2025.

Not sure what relationship/business ventures Dane has in Sydney.

 

[MF]

The thought of Parker in a North jumper should make me sick, but to be honest if he's leaving I think I'd rather him go there than to another contender.

I reckon I'd follow his progress pretty closely and hope that he has some success there (just not against us).

 

[Adnico26Parker]

IF he does leave, who would be the most likely to replace him in his midfield position? Gus?

 

[caesar88]

IF he does leave, who would be the most likely to replace him in his midfield position? Gus?

Mason Wood or Jake Stringer.




Ohhhh sorry that was from Damian Barrett's draft for this week's Sliding Doors article

 

[Kbroome]

IF he does leave, who would be the most likely to replace him in his midfield position? Gus?

Probably would be a draftee that replaces him or Cleary/Adams/Gus. Tbh i would like it to be a more marking forward