James Parsons (footballer) explained

James Parsons
Birth Date:12 April 1997
Originalteam:Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup)
Draftpick:No. 27, 2016 rookie draft
Debutdate:Round 3, 2017
Debutstadium:Etihad Stadium
Height:189 cm
Weight:82 kg
Position:Forward / midfielder
Guernsey:34
Years1:2017 - 2019
Games Goals1:35 (26)
Statsend:2020

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).

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 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rookie pick 27: Cats select James Parsons. 27 November 2015. GeelongCats.com.au. Bigpond. 9 April 2017.
  2. News: Geelong Cats 2017: James Parsons one of four new faces for Geelong for Melbourne clash. Young. Lachie. 6 April 2017. Geelong Advertiser. News Corp Australia. 9 April 2017.
  3. Web site: Blues announce eight reserves signings. 11 December 2020. 17 January 2021. Carlton Football Club.
  4. Web site: Collins. Ben. Five talking points: Collingwood v Geelong. afl.com.au. Australian Football League. 19 August 2017.