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  • Primmy
    Proud Tragic Swan
    • Apr 2008
    • 5970

    Luke Parker

    Luke has facebooked that he has snapped his collarbone.
    If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhood
  • mcs
    Travelling Swannie!!
    • Jul 2007
    • 8166

    #2
    A huge loss for us, with some huge games over the next couple of months to come. But, and its only a minor benefit, he will get a good break to shake off some niggles and be 100% when he returns later in the season - something that could be very useful if we are going to challenge later in the season (The same logic can be applied to Goodesy!)
    "You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."

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    • Untamed Snark
      Senior Player
      • Feb 2011
      • 1375

      #3
      Oh the poor guy.
      I hope he has a speedy recovery.
      Chillin' with the strange Quarks

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      • R-1
        Senior Player
        • Aug 2005
        • 1042

        #4
        It's a huge loss, but I sort of feel like losing his type of player is probably the sort of loss we can cover most easily. We don't exactly lack for tough mids. Opportunity for someone in the seconds to try and gain a sport.

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        • ernie koala
          Senior Player
          • May 2007
          • 3251

          #5
          It will be interesting to see who replaces Parker....
          In terms of a similar style player, Mitchell is an obvious choice. But he's probably 2 or 3 weeks away still.
          Maybe Moore...good player...but he's so slow.
          Not sure which of the other young players is ready, if any.
          Anyone got any suggestions?
          Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MT

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          • bondy
            Warming the Bench
            • Jun 2008
            • 160

            #6
            Gee he's tough. It happened right in front of us and he hardly grimaced; straight away he knew something was awry and motioned to the sideline.

            He also made a point of immediately jumping to his feet despite the injury. He will be missed.

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            • GongSwan
              Senior Player
              • Jan 2009
              • 1362

              #7
              I don't think there is anyone to replace Parks, he's one tough hombre, looks like Jude and ROK will be spending more time in the middle. I'd say play Armstrong, but I doubt he'd last long in the midfield rotation. t will be a game by game thing, with the bombers next week we'll have to look at match ups and who will take Stanton and Watson man to man and shut them out. These are not particularly fast players, but seem to find space and watching the Melbourne game they had little impact and possibly the key to beating Essendon. If there is someone in the ressies who can do a good run with job on these guys, I don't know who it is
              You can't argue with a sick mind - Joe Walsh

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              • Auntie.Gerald
                Veterans List
                • Oct 2009
                • 6480

                #8
                push shaw into midfield rotation as his kikcing out of the backline is still terrible

                but shaws tagging is very good

                let Lou Armstrong play HBF
                "be tough, only when it gets tough"

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                • goswannie14
                  Leadership Group
                  • Sep 2005
                  • 11166

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Auntie.Gerald
                  push shaw into midfield rotation as his kikcing out of the backline is still terrible
                  Did you actually watch the game yesterday? Shaw's kicking to spot up a player was great
                  Does God believe in Atheists?

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                  • Rod_
                    Senior Player
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 1179

                    #10
                    Firstly - Get well soon Luke! I like the way you go about your football.

                    Several options Nipper, Morton, Spanger or Moore would head my list. However the matchups need to be right!

                    Rod_

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                    • aardvark
                      Veterans List
                      • Mar 2010
                      • 5685

                      #11
                      Ha..a bit of tape.. he'll be fine

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                      • ScottH
                        It's Goodes to cheer!!
                        • Sep 2003
                        • 23665

                        #12
                        Originally posted by aardvark
                        Ha..a bit of tape.. he'll be fine
                        What ever happened to the magic spray??

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                        • Kirkari
                          On the Rookie List
                          • Aug 2009
                          • 1036

                          #13
                          He is SUCH a tough kid. I hope we see a bit of Spang and/or Nipper while Lukey's out.
                          Superman still wears Brett Kirk Pyjamas

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                          • BillyRayCypress
                            On the Rookie List
                            • May 2012
                            • 1379

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Kirkari
                            He is SUCH a tough kid. I hope we see a bit of Spang and/or Nipper while Lukey's out.
                            It would be even better if we see them back in the firsts.

                            Give Morton a run. Armstrong will probably stay and depends on the match ups.

                            Acting coach for Leroy.
                            Nothing like a good light bulb moment.

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                            • Auntie.Gerald
                              Veterans List
                              • Oct 2009
                              • 6480

                              #15
                              Originally posted by goswannie14
                              Did you actually watch the game yesterday? Shaw's kicking to spot up a player was great
                              GS its funny how we see the game differently

                              I saw approx 20 kicks from Reece yest but I rarely saw him hit a target in front when he burst from the backline.......I am sure that 15 of the 20 did but every time I looked up Reece was bolting forward and just pumping it long without hitting a chest or hands........against a tougher backline I dont think our forwards would have capitalised on Reece's drive it fast and drive it long kicks into our half of the field

                              I am sure I am statistically wrong but with Reece everything seems on the edge and leaves little time for our forwards to adjust

                              This is not to be confused with my respect for his enthusiasm, his effort and leadership in the backline
                              "be tough, only when it gets tough"

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