James Parsons (footballer)

James Parsons (born 12 April 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). 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]

James Parsons
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-04-12) 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)
2016– Geelong 35 (26)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 8, 2018.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Parsons's grandfather Peter Marshall played for Victorian Football League (VFL) club Collingwood during the 1960s.[3]

References
  1. "Rookie pick 27: Cats select James Parsons". GeelongCats.com.au. Bigpond. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  2. 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.
  3. Collins, Ben. "Five talking points: Collingwood v Geelong". afl.com.au. Australian Football League. Retrieved 19 August 2017.


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