John Parker
Brisbane Bears
AFL career
3 games0 goals
- Debut
- R15 1993 v CAR10 July 1993
- Most recent
- R21 1993 v FIT21 Aug 1993
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the Frankston Bombers in the Mornington Peninsula league, John Parker arrived at Brisbane with the unique distinction of being the first overall selection in the 1992 Mid-Season Draft. A strongly built utility standing 185cm, he was identified as a mature-age prospect capable of bolstering the Bears' depth, though he spent his first half-season developing in the reserves rather than being thrust immediately into senior football. He eventually made his AFL debut in Round 15, 1993 against Carlton at Princes Park, producing his best performance the following week with an 11-disposal effort against North Melbourne. Despite the initial hype surrounding his mid-season recruitment, Parker’s time at the top level was fleeting; he managed just three senior appearances during a difficult period for the club before being delisted at the end of the 1993 season.
Profile
- Born
- 17 May 1971 (age 55y 157d)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Frankston Bombers in the Mornington Peninsula league, John Parker arrived at Brisbane with the unique distinction of being the first overall selection in the 1992 Mid-Season Draft. A strongly built utility standing 185cm, he was identified as a mature-age prospect capable of bolstering the Bears' depth, though he spent his first half-season developing in the reserves rather than being thrust immediately into senior football. He eventually made his AFL debut in Round 15, 1993 against Carlton at Princes Park, producing his best performance the following week with an 11-disposal effort against North Melbourne. Despite the initial hype surrounding his mid-season recruitment, Parker’s time at the top level was fleeting; he managed just three senior appearances during a difficult period for the club before being delisted at the end of the 1993 season.