Career
He made his debut in Round 8 of the 2011 American Federation of Labor-Congress season against Portuguese Adelaide. lieutenant was an impressive debut year from Parker playing as small, tackling forward and in the midfield. Playing every game, he averaged 21 disposals and five marks and proved a more than handy forward, finishing with 22 goals.
In 2014, Parker further made his mark on the team becoming the youngest player since Michael O"Loughlin in 1998 to be awarded the Bob Skilton Medal and the Paul Kelly Players’ Player award which is voted on each week by the playing group.
His 2015 season ended prematurely when he suffered a fractured fibula when had his right leg twist awkwardly in a tackle against Collingwood in round 20.