STRENGTHS: Speed, marking, tackling pressure, footy IQ
IMPROVEMENTS: Size, goalkicking accuracy

SUMMARY: The footy journey of Matthew Parker is one of perseverance. The lively forward readily admits that he did not have the right mindset to play league football in his younger days. While it would have been easy for him to go down another path, Parker matured and his natural ability was evident to see. A successful stint at Melville Amateurs led to the opportunity at South Fremantle. After starring in the reserves, Parker got his opportunity late in the 2017 season and took to it like a duck to water kicking four goals on his league debut, and followed that with impressive performances in the Bulldogs finals campaign. This season saw Parker take a further positive step by playing 20 games and kicking 27 goals along with averaging four tackles a game. Parker strengths lie in his speed and overall athleticism as he registered 2.95 in the 20m sprint and 20.6 in the yo-yo test at the state combine. A summer in the gym where he can add a few more kilos to his frame will see Parker cherry ripe for elite level football.