Confirmed Luke Parker - traded with Jacob Konstanty to North Melbourne for pick 44

[cats1963]

A big fish.

Like who?

I don’t think that’s particularly realistic given where they’re at.

Paul Salmon.

 

[HairyO]

LOL the game was well and truly over when Parker kicked those goals the Lions players were celebrating on the ground already. He is well past his best and would be a poor recruit for North.

Yep him at the Roos takes them backwards not forwards.

He was absent until the 10 minute mark in the 4th and popped up for some personaal glory.

 

[Freomaniac]

Yep him at the Roos takes them backwards not forwards.

He was absent until the 10 minute mark in the 4th and popped up for some personaal glory.

nope...

I can See luke Parker Help North in the short term as a player.

Parker at North Melbourne means North Melbourne has an experienced mid for a season or 2. Thats not gonna set North Melbourne back 5 to 10 years.

 

[kool kangas]

LOL the game was well and truly over when Parker kicked those goals the Lions players were celebrating on the ground already. He is well past his best and would be a poor recruit for North.

At least unlike the other forwards he was still trying ....

 

[Chaisa]

Depressing that his career at Sydney will end like that.

All the best for him though, I certainly can't blame him for taking the bag elsewhere given how reluctant we were to play him this season.

Will hurt like a bitch seeing him in someone else's colours though.

 

[HairyO]

nope...

I can See luke Parker Help North in the short term as a player.

Parker at North Melbourne means North Melbourne has an experienced mid for a season or 2. Thats not gonna set North Melbourne back 5 to 10 years.

He will go there for the money. Not for any other reason. And given the Roos list will end his career in the VFL because they have 10 kids who play his role who all desperately want to break into the 1sts.

 

[CarterS]

Great get for Kangaroos if the word is true. Should get 2 good years out of him.

 

[Jeremias]

He will go there for the money. Not for any other reason. And given the Roos list will end his career in the VFL because they have 10 kids who play his role who all desperately want to break into the 1sts.

Lots of players move for money. What’s the issue?

There may be a coaching opportunity too post his playing days.

I’m not seeing an issue here. Makes sense for all parties involved IMO, even if he does “end his career in the VFL”.

 

[HairyO]

Lots of players move for money. What’s the issue?

There may be a coaching opportunity too post his playing days.

I’m not seeing an issue here. Makes sense for all parties involved IMO, even if he does “end his career in the VFL”.

Given the time the Roos have had, they should be getting games into the players they expect to play in finals. Parker isnt that.

If Richmond went for Parker it would make far more sense because they are a couple of years behind the Roos. Particularly with how many players want out of Richmond at the moment.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Given the time the Roos have had, they should be getting games into the players they expect to play in finals. Parker isnt that.

If Richmond went for Parker it would make far more sense because they are a couple of years behind the Roos. Particularly with how many players want out of Richmond at the moment.

Parker is needed for on-field and off-field leadership.

Our current captains are Simpkin and Luke McDonald. Think about that for a second...

 

[Jeremias]

Given the time the Roos have had, they should be getting games into the players they expect to play in finals. Parker isnt that.

I think they can do both.

Someone who adds significant experience and can drive standards would be invaluable.

If Richmond went for Parker it would make far more sense because they are a couple of years behind the Roos. Particularly with how many players want out of Richmond at the moment.

North makes much more sense than Richmond as a landing spot for Parker IMO.

Richmond still has plenty of experience even if all the rumored departures come to fruition.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

I think they can do both.

Someone who adds significant experience and can drive standards would be invaluable.



North makes much more sense than Richmond as a landing spot for Parker IMO.

Richmond still has plenty of experience even if all the rumored departures come to fruition.

Parker isn't on the Tigers radar at all so you can cross the Tigers off your list.

 

[Jeremias]

Parker isn't on the Tigers radar at all so you can cross the Tigers off your list.

Thank you. I never said the Tigers would be or should be interested.

 

[kool kangas]

He will go there for the money. Not for any other reason. And given the Roos list will end his career in the VFL because they have 10 kids who play his role who all desperately want to break into the 1sts.

As long as he makes a positive difference l dont care about what we pay him..

 

[cdcanman]

Why? Who would you rather they target?

I agree with your general sentiment.
However, can I put forward Membrey instead of Darling?
Doesn’t shift the needle either way, but on exposed form, Membrey looks to have a little more left in the tank than Darling

 

[FreeAgent1]

What will Sydney get - norths 3rd rounder?

 

[Chip Scab1]

What will Sydney get - norths 3rd rounder?

i would say 59 or Future 3rd(39-43).

But it's us!

 

[Chip Scab1]

I agree with your general sentiment.
However, can I put forward Membrey instead of Darling?
Doesn’t shift the needle either way, but on exposed form, Membrey looks to have a little more left in the tank than Darling

They are both shit, let's be real here, but better than Pink.

Members has a bit of
sadness so can't see us dealing with that with a young group!

 

[stallon]

 

[crankygeese]

I don't think this will be a particularly difficult trade.

My guess is a pick in the 40's will get it done, or a future 3rd, or a bunch of later pick swaps.

I wouldn't be surprised if it took a few days to work through, as some of those picks might need to be involved with other trades. But that's how trade period goes some times, once the other pieces fall into place, I think this trade will get done with a minimum of fuss.

Fair play Parker, I hope you get one last payday as part of this. You've been a warrior for our club and deserve a salute as you go.

 

[Jeremias]

 

[adammania9]

North Melbourne will have two 300 game celebrations in the first seven rounds lol

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I rate this pick-up a lot more than the Darling one. Feels like North finally will start making a move up the ladder and should be able to get to 6-8 wins next year and get ducks in a row for 2026 and onward.

 

[Daka]

I rate this pick-up a lot more than the Darling one. Feels like North finally will start making a move up the ladder and should be able to get to 6-8 wins next year and get ducks in a row for 2026 and onward.

Darling cooked, Parker although past he's best still looks like he has something to offer on-field & is a good leader.

 

[stallon]

Darling cooked, Parker although past he's best still looks like he has something to offer on-field & is a good leader.

Darling seems like more of a structural/mentor type of pickup rather than expecting him to carry the side.
Parker 100% plenty to give in the middle imo