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As the ‘perfect club’ emerges for one sacked Collingwood star, the former cricketer has a new contract waiting for him.
Parker — a former leg-spin bowler for Victoria who also played in the BBL for the Hobart Hurricanes — was delisted by the Magpies on September 1, along with second-round draft pick Jakob Ryan, 26-gamer Lachie Sullivan, mid-season draftee Mitch Podhajski, defender Joel Cochran and ruckman Iliro Smit.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: While his foot skills have impressed, he’s only managed 14 AFL games since his debut in 2024, including five this year. Meanwhile, sacked Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill could also find his way back into the AFL system. Hill has courted controversy by saying he is keen return to the AFL after an emotional departure from Collingwood at the end of July this year.
After multiple issues and personal leave, Collingwood and Hill parted ways, despite Hill having a bumper contract that ran out at the end of 2030. Be the first to know:There is also an extra incentive for clubs to consider Hill, with the AFL opening up an extra Category B rookie spot on club lists for Indigenous players in 2027.
“I would love ,” said Hill’s former teammate Tom Mitchell on Channel 7’s“And if he’s genuine in in saying he’s found the love for the game again, could there be a position as an SSP for Bobby, like to prove himself, get fit, and show ? Like words are easy to say, but you need to come and prove yourself.
Highly regarded agent Liam Pickering said Hill would be a “perfect” SSP rookie signing .
“He’s perfect,” Pickering said. “You say, ‘right, Bobby, you’ve talked the talk. Now come and join us in December, and you’ve got until February to get yourself in really good nick. ’ And everyone knows he’s got talent.
“And if you can prove that you really want to be an AFL player, that’s the way to go ... but the reality is, Bobby needs to prove to everyone that he really wants to play. ”“I think he suits Dockers.
A stable club, a club that’s almost won the flag this year, I know he’s close to Shai Bolton as well, I think Fremantle, if there is a club, would be a great fit for him to come and I guess restart his football career,” Morris said onWith Fremantle pressure forward Sam Switkowski retiring after the grand final, there certainly is a position in Fremantle’s team for a player such as Hill. Meanwhile, reports have emerged that West Coast are interested in star Geelong half-forward Gryan Miers.
Miers has two years remaining on his contract, fell out of favour this year as he battled through the season with a partial tear of the ACL in his right knee. As a result, his output was down on his normal lofty standards , and even spent time in the VFL.
Geelong football boss Andrew Mackie insists he has hasn’t heard from rival clubs about Miers despite reports “the Eagles have a level of interest in the premiership winner and have asked the question”.
“I’ve heard some speculation on him ... clubs over the last couple of years have raised his amongst other names,” Mackie said on Trade Radio on Thursday. “But no ... other players have been raised this year. I think it’s clear the Saints were asking about Lawson Humphries. But no, no, from our end, it’s been pretty quiet from that point of view.
” St Kilda’s Mattaes Phillipou is another player linked to a move despite the fact he’s under contract and on big money.
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