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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).
| 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 | |||
AFL career
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
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
Parsons's grandfather Peter Marshall played for Victorian Football League (VFL) club Collingwood during the 1960s.[4]
References
- "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
- 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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