Eric Parkes
North Melbourne
AFL career
74 games2 goals
- Debut
- R1 1949 v COL16 Apr 1949
- Most recent
- R18 1955 v FSC20 Aug 1955
Stats
Bio
Eric Parkes was a steady defender who graduated from the North Melbourne Colts to become a reliable contributor during the club's competitive rise in the early 1950s. Making his debut in 1949, he established himself primarily as a back pocket specialist, where his disciplined approach to checking opponents saw him kick just two goals across his 74-game career. He was a regular fixture in the senior side during a historic era for the Kangaroos, playing through the 1950 season when the club reached its first-ever VFL Grand Final, though he ultimately missed selection for the decisive clash against Essendon. Parkes remained a loyal servant at Arden Street for seven seasons, helping to solidify a defensive unit that transformed North Melbourne from cellar dwellers into a genuine finals force.
Profile
- Born
- 30 Sept 1926
- Died
- 20 July 2004 (aged 77y 294d)
- Birthplace
- Yarraville, VIC
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionEric Parkes was a steady defender who graduated from the North Melbourne Colts to become a reliable contributor during the club's competitive rise in the early 1950s. Making his debut in 1949, he established himself primarily as a back pocket specialist, where his disciplined approach to checking opponents saw him kick just two goals across his 74-game career. He was a regular fixture in the senior side during a historic era for the Kangaroos, playing through the 1950 season when the club reached its first-ever VFL Grand Final, though he ultimately missed selection for the decisive clash against Essendon. Parkes remained a loyal servant at Arden Street for seven seasons, helping to solidify a defensive unit that transformed North Melbourne from cellar dwellers into a genuine finals force.