James Parsons (footballer)
| James Parsons | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 12 April 1997 | ||
| Original team(s) | Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 27, 2016 rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 3, 2017, Geelong vs. Melbourne, at Etihad Stadium | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward / midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Geelong | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2017–2019 | Geelong | 35 (26) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
James Parsons (born 12 April 1997) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who currently plays for Box Hill Hawks team in the VFL. He previously played for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
AFL career
[edit]He was drafted by Geelong with their second selection and twenty-seventh overall in the 2016 rookie draft.[1] He made his debut in the twenty-nine point win against Melbourne at Etihad Stadium in round three of the 2017 season.[2]
Post AFL
[edit]Parsons was delisted at the end of the 2020 season. He signed for the Carlton reserves in 2021.[3] In 2022 he lined up with the Box Hill Hawks.
Family history
[edit]Parsons's grandfather Peter Marshall played for Victorian Football League (VFL) club Collingwood during the 1960s.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rookie pick 27: Cats select James Parsons". GeelongCats.com.au. Bigpond. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- ^ Young, Lachie (6 April 2017). "Geelong Cats 2017: James Parsons one of four new faces for Geelong for Melbourne clash". Geelong Advertiser. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- ^ "Blues announce eight reserves signings". Carlton Football Club. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ Collins, Ben. "Five talking points: Collingwood v Geelong". afl.com.au. Australian Football League. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
External links
[edit]- James Parsons's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
- James Parsons's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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