John Parker (born 17 May 1971) is a former

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er who played with the Brisbane Bears in the

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(AFL). Parker, from Frankston, was chosen by the Bears with the first pick of the 1992 Mid-Season Draft. He didn't play a senior game that year and instead made his debut during the 1993 season, against

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at Princes Park.AFL Tables: John Parker
/ref> The following week he played again, this time a home fixture against North Melbourne and he had 11 disposals. His only other appearance for the Bears came in a 104-point loss to Fitzroy.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Parker, John 1971 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Brisbane Bears players Frankston Bombers players Living people