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

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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

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[SeanM]

It goes both ways. If North are really that excited about having him at their club for the next 3 years. Then they can probably offer a little bit more than pick 62 to get the deal done.

I am guessing that North were the ones that approached Parker, when they were publicly looking around for experienced players.

 

[Tas]

Funny to see Norf fans think he’s there saviour

We don't think he is our saviour, if we did, we would offer a lot more than pick 62. We could use good quality experience to help out for the short-term. He just seemed a surplus to Sydney's needs, he obviously felt the same way.

If he leaves now, he has the opportunity now to extend his career for two to three years, if he spend most of next year in the VFL then comes out of contract, the offers probably wont be there.

Swans are well within their rights to keep him or haggle for whatever they want for him, but it does so at Parker's expense. Most clubs do the right thing by the player when they have been s servant for their entire career. When Tarrant was near the end of his career, he wanted to go to Richmond as an UFA, we would have got next to nothing as compensation due to his age and he wasn't going on a lot of money, but because Richmond also had a free agent leaving they didn't want to compromise their compensation. We did a trade and let him go for nothing, it wasn't for Richmond's benefit but it was for Tarrant.

I think most reasonable people have that kind of perspective.

‘Don’t fight’: Swans urged to ‘show integrity’ in Parker trade... and bank cash for mega offer to star

Swans urged to ‘not fight’ Parker trade... and bank cash for mega $9m offer to star

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[TheGoatBaron]

We don't think he is our saviour, if we did, we would offer a lot more than pick 62. We could use good quality experience to help out for the short-term. He just seemed a surplus to Sydney's needs, he obviously felt the same way.

If he leaves now, he has the opportunity now to extend his career for two to three years, if he spend most of next year in the VFL then comes out of contract, the offers probably wont be there.

Swans are well within their rights to keep him or haggle for whatever they want for him, but it does so at Parker's expense. Most clubs do the right thing by the player when they have been s servant for their entire career. When Tarrant was near the end of his career, he wanted to go to Richmond as an UFA, we would have got next to nothing as compensation due to his age and he wasn't going on a lot of money, but because Richmond also had a free agent leaving they didn't want to compromise their compensation. We did a trade and let him go for nothing, it wasn't for Richmond's benefit but it was for Tarrant.

I think most reasonable people have that kind of perspective.

‘Don’t fight’: Swans urged to ‘show integrity’ in Parker trade... and bank cash for mega offer to star

Swans urged to ‘not fight’ Parker trade... and bank cash for mega $9m offer to star

www.foxsports.com.au

If you want a player that occassionally wins it out of the middle then when he does blind kicks it to the opposition defenders be my guest. He's past his prime as a midfielder. Would be good in your forward line though, But we're sick to death of being screwed over in the trading period though IE: Tom Mitchell and Jordan Dawson.

 

[Tas]

If you want a player that occassionally wins it out of the middle then when he does blind kicks it to the opposition defenders be my guest. He's past his prime as a midfielder. Would be good in your forward line though, But we're sick to death of being screwed over in the trading period though IE: Tom Mitchell and Jordan Dawson.

tbh, it is less about the on-field results, it is about driving standards in terms of preparation, training, etc. There are a lot of things coaching staff can do, but there are some things that are driven by the playing group and that has been a weak point for us, we have a lot of good kids but we lack the senior players that know what it takes to play at the highest level.

I understand where you are coming from in relation to Mitchell and Dawson. We often get bent over in trades as well so I don't think the club is looking to do Swans dirty, it is not like we are after Warner and are looking to screw the Swans over. Realistically, Parker isn't in your best 18, if he was out of contract this year you probably wouldn't be offering him an extension so I think it is different to Dawson or Mitchell or anyone that is really required for a premiership push next year.

But, it is up to the Swans, if they don't want to let him go then they do not have to let him go.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

tbh, it is less about the on-field results, it is about driving standards in terms of preparation, training, etc. There are a lot of things coaching staff can do, but there are some things that are driven by the playing group and that has been a weak point for us, we have a lot of good kids but we lack the senior players that know what it takes to play at the highest level.

I understand where you are coming from in relation to Mitchell and Dawson. We often get bent over in trades as well so I don't think the club is looking to do Swans dirty, it is not like we are after Warner and are looking to screw the Swans over. Realistically, Parker isn't in your best 18, if he was out of contract this year you probably wouldn't be offering him an extension so I think it is different to Dawson or Mitchell or anyone that is really required for a premiership push next year.

But, it is up to the Swans, if they don't want to let him go then they do not have to let him go.

The Jordan Dawson trade in particular has probably left the Swans a little wary at the trade table. Pick 14 wasn't good enough for a player like Dawson's ability. Parker would bring in some good standards to your club, but personally I would probaly like him to stay. Unlike what some say, I don't mind him as a marking forward. Would be a shame for him to see him play his 300th for another club also.

 

[Tas]

The Jordan Dawson trade in particular has probably left the Swans a little wary at the trade table. Pick 14 wasn't good enough for a player like Dawson's ability. Parker would bring in some good standards to your club, but personally I would probaly like him to stay. Unlike what some say, I don't mind him as a marking forward. Would be a shame for him to see him play his 300th for another club also.

Dawson was and still is a great player and in was in his prime when he left and I agree with you.

I understand where you are coming from in relation to Parker and I have no ill feelings if the trade can't be done. He signed a contract and I am sure he is fine with honouring it if a trade can't be done.

I think if the Swans said he is contracted and we think he is important for us next year and we wont consider a trade then I think that is fair enough, he is contracted. But, they are haggling for a price and I think that is a different message to him being a required player. I would be a bit insulted if I was in Parker's shoes. It is not the end result but the messaging.

 

[rustycrate]

Dawson was and still is a great player and in was in his prime when he left and I agree with you.

I understand where you are coming from in relation to Parker and I have no ill feelings if the trade can't be done. He signed a contract and I am sure he is fine with honouring it if a trade can't be done.

I think if the Swans said he is contracted and we think he is important for us next year and we wont consider a trade then I think that is fair enough, he is contracted. But, they are haggling for a price and I think that is a different message to him being a required player. I would be a bit insulted if I was in Parker's shoes. It is not the end result but the messaging.

that North don't really want him? I agree that would be insulting to offer pick 62.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

Dawson was and still is a great player and in was in his prime when he left and I agree with you.

I understand where you are coming from in relation to Parker and I have no ill feelings if the trade can't be done. He signed a contract and I am sure he is fine with honouring it if a trade can't be done.

I think if the Swans said he is contracted and we think he is important for us next year and we wont consider a trade then I think that is fair enough, he is contracted. But, they are haggling for a price and I think that is a different message to him being a required player. I would be a bit insulted if I was in Parker's shoes. It is not the end result but the messaging.

The haggling could just be bargaining and trying to drag out the negotiations until the last day of trading (whenever this is)? Pick 43 and swap picks lower in the draft would get the deal done.

 

[franjon]

The Jordan Dawson trade in particular has probably left the Swans a little wary at the trade table. Pick 14 wasn't good enough for a player like Dawson's ability. Parker would bring in some good standards to your club, but personally I would probaly like him to stay. Unlike what some say, I don't mind him as a marking forward. Would be a shame for him to see him play his 300th for another club also.

The Dawson one I understand. Sydney made him into what he is. They're always being criticised for the Academy assistance but there is also astute recruiting gong on. A speculative pick that is now a Captain. There's something about Sydney. I know the GF performance wasn't great, and to be honest I think that has shaken them up a bit which may be why they're dragging a bit on the Parker situation. He was one of their better players. But they'll come good. They're too good not to.

 

[bedford]

Your back !

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

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[rustycrate]

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Not if they offer pick 62.

 

[KingV23]

"Just take whatever"...what an idiot.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

I must say it is odd for someone in the media to just say TAKE WHATEVER in dealing with a contracted player

Extraordinary really

 

[GoTheSwannies]

I must say it is odd for someone in the media to just say TAKE WHATEVER in dealing with a contracted player

Extraordinary really

If it's a swans player, that's usually the media's default position. Accept whatever shitty offer you're given.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

This might be just me, but this weirdly feels like the Grundy trade from last year.

We offered pick 46 for Grundy, Melbourne instantly said no, and they then asked for 25 before we traded it to North!

We ended up giving them 46 and our F2

Predicting a similar ending to this one too - maybe we'll end up with 62 and their F3?

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

We paid 35 for Adams and at the time most people thought that was good value for Sydney and not great value for Collingwood.

If North only offer pick 62, well then they will have to look at Luke in the eyes and say “yes, our coach publicly said we wanted to get someone of your calibre, and yes we clearly think you would be valuable for our club, but anything higher than pick 62 seemed too high”. Speaking of integrity, where would be the integrity in that?

Picks in the 30’s and 40’s probably average less games over their career than Luke is guaranteed to give them over the next three years, with no development time for him to get ready and his leadership qualities to benefit their whole team.

Second round pick is fair value. Third round reflects the standard ludicrous value clubs and supporters alike seem to put on draft picks (outside of Geelong, who are very smart). Fourth round pick is spitting in Luke’s and Sydney’s face.

Edit: my post has a bit of emotion in it, but I am almost certain that North and Swans are going through the standard motions to land somewhere sensible, while giving their supporters fodder to show they have a good fight. I was not trigger by them, just that ridiculous media segment.

 

[Kbroome]

This might be just me, but this weirdly feels like the Grundy trade from last year.

We offered pick 46 for Grundy, Melbourne instantly said no, and they then asked for 25 before we traded it to North!

We ended up giving them 46 and our F2

Predicting a similar ending to this one too - maybe we'll end up with 62 and their F3?

Yep something that equates to a value in the 40s is where its at imo. Just a question of do they want it in this draft or next and a little bit of cheeky negotiating from both parties

 

[Voula]

If it's a swans player, that's usually the media's default position. Accept whatever shitty offer you're given.

Was it Damien Barrett that lost his mind when we didn't do a deal to get Daniher? I remember the club wasn't impressed with his antics.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Was it Damien Barrett that lost his mind when we didn't do a deal to get Daniher? I remember the club wasn't impressed with his antics.

Yep guy went on some global meltdown about it, stuff what Dodo was asking we just HAD to do it even if it was Heeney + pick 5.

 

[rustycrate]

Was it Damien Barrett that lost his mind when we didn't do a deal to get Daniher? I remember the club wasn't impressed with his antics.

Who is Damien Barrett?