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

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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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[Membling]

Not enough love for his game today. 22d, 8 clearances, 4 tackles, 5 i50's.

Thing that mars it is the 4 fa. Just ill discipline.but eh he is 19.

 

[BarneyBent]

His clearance work was immense today. Didn't rack it up as much around the ground, but 8 clearances and 13 contested possessions.... He's only 19!

 

[baja]

Seriously good for a kid, actually seriously good anyway he is a future star of the comp. He wants it.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

It's so weird that 22 touches is almost considered low for a 19yr old in his 2nd season. That's how good he's become, I'm stunned to be honest.

 

[BarneyBent]

It's so weird that 22 touches is almost considered low for a 19yr old in his 2nd season. That's how good he's become, I'm stunned to be honest.

He also only played 75% game time. Bump that up to the 85% most midfielders play and you're looking more at 25 touches. Bird also only played 78% for his 26 touches.

 

[Membling]

Our top 5 possession getters were hanners, jpk, bird, mcveigh and parker with a combined total of:
130 possessions
58 contested
70% or there abouts efficience
29 tackles
19 clearances
18 i50
7 goals.

The exciting bit is that 3 of them haven't peaked yet

 

[baja]

Our top 5 possession getters were hanners, jpk, bird, mcveigh and parker with a combined total of:
130 possessions
58 contested
70% or there abouts efficience
29 tackles
19 clearances
18 i50
7 goals.

The exciting bit is that 3 of them haven't peaked yet

3 of them? Id argue all 5, 4 for sure.

 

[Membling]

Not too sure on mcveigh but then again he could turn it up. And if jpk goes even better.... well that would be amazing to say the least

 

[Dangas]

Our top 5 possession getters were hanners, jpk, bird, mcveigh and parker with a combined total of:
130 possessions
58 contested
70% or there abouts efficience
29 tackles
19 clearances
18 i50
7 goals.

The exciting bit is that 3 of them haven't peaked yet

spot on, very good ball use today

 

[Bonz]

The scary thing about Parker is the fact he is still playing with a fractured jaw...

I have my heart in my mouth every time he goes near the ball...

Pure courage!!!!!!!

 

[Ed_Gein]

3 of them? Id argue all 5, 4 for sure.

yes definitely 4. i'm not sure how much mcveigh can get better, if at all.

but jpk is the oldest of the rest at 23. which is scary in itself, we still have another 8-9 years of his best ahead of him.

 

[MF]

Watching the replay of the 2nd half for the 2nd time late last night I was mesmerised by Parker. He just relentlessly attacked the ball, or any opposition player who had it like a wild animal. At one stage I even watched him try and tackle an opponent who was directly behind him.

The amount of 2nd, 3rd and 4th efforts this kid puts in should be highlighted to the entire playing group every week.

 

[Riders of Rohan]

Disappointed they only showed jetta kicking his goal as a highlight, the passage of play started with Parker smashing it back into play on the boundary line then following up and gets the handball to Everett.

 

[Maddhew]

Tom Scully was the Captain of the Dandenong Stingrays in 2009 U/18, Luke Parker (16 years old) won the teams B&F.

Fast forward 3 years, Tom Scully has gone number 1 in the 2009 draft and been recruited to GWS as their marquee signing on Big $$$.

Luke Parker slipped to pick 40 of the 2010 draft, and forced his way into the Swans best 22.

Has Parker caught Scully? If they were in the same draft, and knowing what we know now, would Scully still go ahead of Parker? Has Parker got more upside?

 

[something]

Has Parker caught Scully? If they were in the same draft, and knowing what we know now, would Scully still go ahead of Parker? Has Parker got more upside?

Nice question!

I'd say on a good day Scully would perform a bit better due right now due to their individual strengths but in the long run from what I have seen so far albiet limited - Parker will go onto match Scully if not supass him.

At pick 40 he is proving a steal of a life time.

 

[scaryness]

Has just about overtaken Kieren Jack as my favorite player.

There is so much energy about him and he is not afraid to win the hard ball. Really good decision maker and can occasionally kick a few goals. Possibly the next Lenny Hayes...?

 

[baja]

Has Parker caught Scully? If they were in the same draft, and knowing what we know now, would Scully still go ahead of Parker? Has Parker got more upside?

Give Parker the same amount of games he will leave Scully for dead, also seems stronger too, Im a Scully fan dont get me wrong but not nearly worth what he gets. Very happy with him like scottwade says, sign him up fast.

 

[Maddhew]

Is he eligible for rising star this year?

 

[AG]

Nah, played too many games last year.

 

[vonn]

Nup too many games last year.

 

[vonn]

AG WE POSTED AT THE SAME TIME IT MUST BE LOVE!

Love, love love.

 

[baja]

Very happy with him like scottwade says, sign him up fast.

*got mixed up with Bird.

 

[SM]

He will be a premiership player?

I will take that

Didn't take him long.

 

[.Shotties.]

Overhead marking is still great too.

 

[The King!]

Felt bad he was sub every final