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Matthew Parker
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We picked him up in the mid-season draft. We can't expect a gun player with no flaws. Last year he played 2 games for Saints 7 and 6 disposals. Has never had 19 disposals before. Has never had 8 tackles. I've been quite impressed by his progress, playing so soon after joining to learn the game plan. Think he'll continue to improve, however probably line ball whether he'd make our top 22 with no injuries.
Never really played up the ground at St.Kilda. Reckon his kicking can be fixed, think he attempts a bit too much at this stage, nervous energy.
Just looks like an improver with a pre-season and a bit more focus. Might be an Emma Murray candidate.
Despite a couple of goals, I still see why the Saints delisted him. A trier but that is not enough to win games
When Parker is your leading goal kicker in a game you know your forward line is dysfunctional
If he can get a tank and start marking overhead instead of trying to take everything on his chest, I’d like to see a rolling half forward/wing role. Worth a full season.
Too early to write off yet ffs. Give him a pre season first…always been just a 15-25 best player anyway.
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This. In a list that is littered with these types im not sure we can afford another. We need to get past players that simply try. That worked well for our old game plan. Parker in 2017-2020 would have been a handy addition. Parker moving forward not so much. In saying that if we could keep him on the list for cheap and hes a player around the 30 mark on the list then id look at it. If hes in our best 22 next year then we are in deep trouble
I agree our fwd line isn't working, but don't agree on Parker, could have kicked 4. Not bad now and a lot of potential IMO.
He's not just a trier, he has X-factor and potential, which is the polar opposite of a trier.
Sorry but x-factor doesnt miss shots feom 15 out straight in front. MRJ is X factor. Stack oozes xfactor. Not Parker. Hes just a taller more athletic version of George
come on duc, everyone was missing sodas, and he's been here 5 minutes. He also kicked a couple.
Look not saying he was terrible today. He was better then many. Just saying moving forward if players like Parker are in our best 22 we will struggle. Parker types need to be depth. He is not much different to Townsend. Might as well have kept him
Struggled to stay in the game consistently but managed two goals and an assist from a total of six. Keep playing him.
