Career
Parish originally trialed at North Melbourne, having come to Melbourne from Yarrawonga. A ruck-rover and utility, he was signed by Fitzroy and gave the club good service over six seasons. Parish also played finals football in 1983, when he did not miss a game all year, and again in 1984.
He finished his VFL career at Melbourne, after being transferred to Melbourne during the 1985 season due to salary cap restrictions.
He died of cancer in 1998.
