Meet our Round Seven Men’s Rising Star Nominee, Luke Parkinson from East Coast Eagles

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Player Profile

Name: Luke Parkinson

Nickname: Spook or Parko

AFL Sydney Club: East Coast Eagles

Position: Half Back

Junior Club: Ingleburn Magpies

What is one thing that we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club?

Being one of the quietest blokes you will ever meet.

What role do they play for the club both on and off the field?

Spook is rapidly developing as an elite Half Back. He reads the game exceptionally well, is a good athlete and uses the ball well on both feet. Off-field he does a great job of making other blokes look like they arrive early.

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Nomination Details

Reason for nomination this round:

A break-out game saw Spook deliver on his promising talent. Off Half Back he accumulated 28 possessions, 11 marks, 6 rebound 50’s, 3 inside 50’s and 4 clearances, A standout game by any player at this level, let alone someone still only 17.

Coach quote on Performance:

Spook is an exceptional young talent that we are lucky to have at the club. He leads by example and action rather than words and could easily be a future Phelan Medalist. Really look forward to him taking further steps in his development over the remainder of the season and the years ahead.

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