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

33

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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[Nuggetz]

Parker wouldn't give a s**t about what the media has said about this incident or anything else about his style of play. I reckon we play better when we have a bit of cockiness/edge, it brings out that aggression/pressure/physicality in our game. I actually think it suits us and Parker is the perfect player to lead it.

 

[Foxx]

lol... if true the Dons picked the wrong bloke.

Yes, they certainly got a reaction from him.

 

[The King!]

thought he hurt his ankle around the same time Kennedy got hurt , but kept going strong

 

[Superstar swan]

thought he hurt his ankle around the same time Kennedy got hurt , but kept going strong

One thing that can't be knocked is his toughness. From memory only missed one game in the past 5 years

 

[The King!]

that 250 went quick , been a great player for the club well done

 

[Ticky009]

Here's the vid from his first 200 as a reminder of how blessed we are to have him. Just a fabulous kick for goal and sometimes that gets forgotten.

 

[The King!]

yep one of the best forward marks and kicks for his size I have seen.

field kicking hit or miss at times

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

I didn't understand the Shiel thing and many weeks later i still dont something must of been said never seen Parker do that before.

 

[S120]

I'm convinced that his set shot kicking is as reliable as anyone in the comp. No Swan I'd rather have kicking for my life.

 

[Ticky009]

Dear Swans, Play your arse off for him tomorrow - because he has given nothing less every single time he goes out onto the field - and deserves nothing less than your utmost best.

 

[Ticky009]

 

[SwansProudly]

250 games ago

 

[Ticky009]

OMG wee little Lukey looks so young!! Love that Jude and Kizza recorded something for him, he totally deserves the accolades.

 

[SM]

My wife's sisters are obsessed with Heeney and his blonde hair and I was explaining to them that Parker was the original Heeney, back when Vonn would call him Good Luke-ing.

 

[SwansProudly]

 

[The King!]

He must have treated today like a final, was pretty funny ineffective

 

[Ticky009]

Champion needs a bump.

 

[Ticky009]

Captains knock on Friday night. Played a superb game in the middle and kicked a goal.

 

[rustycrate]

Captains knock on Friday night. Played a superb game in the middle and kicked a goal.

Got around Stephens after his goal. What a mentor. Put his arm around him and said a few words. Parker would be just about the best role model for any young mid. Deeds more than words. That's why the words mean more.

 

[Superstar swan]

Has been a great warrior for the club and an underrated captain in the game

 

[Ticky009]

Got around Stephens after his goal. What a mentor. Put his arm around him and said a few words. Parker would be just about the best role model for any young mid. Deeds more than words. That's why the words mean more.

Was a mentor moment for sure, was very pleased when I saw that.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Was a mentor moment for sure, was very pleased when I saw that.

It's easy to forget that most young players like Stephens need every confidence boost they can get. Confidence isn't automatic.

 

[MF]

It's easy to forget that most young players like Stephens need every confidence boost they can get. Confidence isn't automatic.

Agreed.

Unless of course you're the Chad. Chad doesn't need a confidence boost, confidence needs a Chad boost.

 

[S120]

Reckon Parker's year has been underrated to this point. He's had a tremendous year and added another string to his bow in terms of restricting the influence of seriously good players whilst still winning his own ball. Didn't let De Goey near it all day.

I suspect Mills will win the Skilton fairly easily but I'd be stunned if Parker isn't on the podium once again.

 

[rustycrate]

Reckon Parker's year has been underrated to this point. He's had a tremendous year and added another string to his bow in terms of restricting the influence of seriously good players whilst still winning his own ball. Didn't let De Goey near it all day.

I suspect Mills will win the Skilton fairly easily but I'd be stunned if Parker isn't on the podium once again.

I think it is a great thing that parker is not seen as outstanding. Not saying he isnt. But it just highlights that so many of the under 25s are contributing to the best moments, the game changing moments, in most games throughout the season. If we are a side with a lot of youth, then this is what you want to see. The veterans playing their role and the kids on the rise putting in game changing moments that define themselves and give them confidence to deliver week in week out.