John Parker (Australian footballer)

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John Parker
Personal information
Full name John Parker
Date of birth (1971-05-17) 17 May 1971 (age 50)
Original team(s) Frankston Bombers [1]
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 89 kg (196 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1993 Brisbane Bears 3 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1993.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

John Parker (born 17 May 1971) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Brisbane Bears in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Parker, from Frankston, was chosen by the Bears with the first pick of the 1992 Mid-Season Draft.

He didn't play a senior game that year and instead made his debut during the 1993 season, against Carlton at Princes Park. [2]

The following week he played again, this time a home fixture against North Melbourne and he had 11 disposals. [2]

His only other appearance for the Bears came in a 104-point loss to Fitzroy. [2]

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References

  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. 1 2 3 AFL Tables: John Parker