Career
A rover, Parkinson made his debut for Claremont in 1963. During his time at Claremont he also topped their goal kicking on three occasions. Parkinson joined VFL side Collingwood in 1971 and played three games that year before suffering a season ending broken collarbone.
He finished his career at Claremont, rejoining them in 1972 and retiring at the end of the 1973 season having played 156 WANFL games.
