Swans star signs new deal

Sydney’s best and fairest isn’t going anywhere ❤️🤍

EDITOR | September 8, 2021 - 12:21pm

Swans midfielder Luke Parker has signed a new deal with Sydney to remain at the club until the end of the 2025 season.

Sydney revealed on Wednesday that Parker will remain with the Bloods for a further four seasons, likely keeping the 28-year-old a Swan for life.

Parker has played 235 games with Sydney since making his debut in 2011 and was a member of the Swans' premiership side in his second season in the Harbour City.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: (L-R) Luke Parker, Oliver Florent and Ryan Clarke of the Swans celebrate victory after the round seven AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Geelong Cats at Sydney Cricket Ground on May 01, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

As of last week, the Dandenong Stingrays product is a three-time Bob Skilton medallist, joining rare air in the Swans' history.

An All-Australian and key member of Sydney's recent success over the past decade, Parker expressed his excitement to commit to the Swans.

“I absolutely love the club and I wanted to be part of the long term and really drive the group through this next period,” he said.

“I’m really excited about what the future looks like. We have a great group and we have taken some big steps forward this year.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Luke Parker of the Swans in action during the 2017 AFL round 15 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 30, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images))

“The group we’ve got coming through is so exciting. We’ve got some young guys who are just starting out in their careers and you ride the bumps with them, you ride the exciting times with them, and it’s such good fun.

“There is no better place than the SCG when it’s packed out and rocking.

“I know it’s been a tough year for the members and fans but we can’t thank them enough for the support and the love we have felt while we were on the road. We can’t wait to get back in front of the red and white fans."