#45 Wil Parker

[LaurieHolden]

Parker's Pies. Is he related to the great Ted?

Let's hope he's as tough as them...

[WhyPhilWhy?]

Playing Big Bash a few months ago and now to debut against Freo.
That's as rapid a rise as I can remember.
Play well young man!

[BazBoy]

All the best mate

[Damien]

I coached him at Auskick. To be debuting so quickly is a surprise to everyone, especially him I reckon. Our injury situation is critical. There is no way the club would have envisaged him playing this year.

His old man was a pretty handy player at EFL level. His uncle Geoff Parker played Cricket for Victoria and footy for Essendon and most people don’t know that Dale ‘the flea’ Weightman is his uncle too. Not a bad pedigree.

[RudeBoy]

I coached him at Auskick. To be debuting so quickly is a surprise to everyone, especially him I reckon. Our injury situation is critical. There is no way the club would have envisaged him playing this year.

If he turns out to be a great player then it's obviously the result of your expert coaching Damien. We'll have you to thank.

[Damien]

I coached him at Auskick. To be debuting so quickly is a surprise to everyone, especially him I reckon. Our injury situation is critical. There is no way the club would have envisaged him playing this year.

If he turns out to be a great player then it's obviously the result of your expert coaching Damien. We'll have you to thank.

I just added to my above post Rude. I think it’s the pedigree mate.

[eddiesmith]

I coached him at Auskick. To be debuting so quickly is a surprise to everyone, especially him I reckon. Our injury situation is critical. There is no way the club would have envisaged him playing this year.

His old man was a pretty handy player at EFL level. His uncle Geoff Parker played Cricket for Victoria and footy for Essendon and most people don’t know that Dale ‘the flea’ Weightman is his uncle too. Not a bad pedigree.

Also related to Neil Crompton, the man who broke Collingwood hearts in 1964.

Might become an option in future for players talented at both sports if they don’t want to head interstate, try cricket for a couple of years and try and make the t20 riches or go back to footy and choose you own team.

[David]

Definitely didn’t see this one coming. Good luck, and hope he gets to sing the song in his first game!

[pietillidie]

Geez, some good highlights. Moves like a natural footballer and with our injury list, he's a huge bonus pickup.

[LaurieHolden]

I coached him at Auskick. To be debuting so quickly is a surprise to everyone, especially him I reckon.

If he dominates, I'm putting you forward to head up our scouting list...

Victoria cricket captain Will Sutherland knew his former state teammate and close friend Wil Parker would be able to make a quick transition to footy after joining Collingwood in February.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/05/22/ ... r-cricket/

[Damien]

I coached him at Auskick. To be debuting so quickly is a surprise to everyone, especially him I reckon.

If he dominates, I'm putting you forward to head up our scouting list...

Victoria cricket captain Will Sutherland knew his former state teammate and close friend Wil Parker would be able to make a quick transition to footy after joining Collingwood in February.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/05/22/ ... r-cricket/

The little kid on the right in my avatar was in Auskick with him and he’s now 21. That’s how long ago it was.

Happy to attend any game the club wants as long as they supply the cans!

[Charlie Oneeye]

I like the look of Parker. Kicking seems to be a key strength.

.. also makes good quick decisions with the ball in hand, and runs to good spots. He can read the play.

He has been out of footy and he looks like he is using his natural nous to get through games.. a lot of scope for improvement here. As with all promising players, he needs the next step, we still haven't worked out his limitations.

[WhyPhilWhy?]

Did the "arrival" of Parker make the Richards decision easier?

[Magpie Russ]

I was drawn to watching Parker in the last games he played... he would constantly be asking where to stand at stoppages and be counselled by Moore and others on what to do.
Even so he played with surety and his kicking was outstanding.

High hopes for this kid once his body becomes battle hardened and he get the game plan.

[piedys]

If Parker has got the smarts to ask about on field positioning, then he is indeed fast trekking his learning curve.