Worth its own mention.
Not for the goals (although they were welcome) but for his effort. Second, third efforts.
A standing ovation from those around me when he kept going with those tackles around the goals in the second.
Parent in front of me went down at half time to buy Matty Parker badges for their sons - sold out.
Great story, cracking debut.
May there be many more.
Video of the great Nicky Winmar presenting his guernsey pre-game is a ripper.
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Great to see Nicky staying connected with the club.......absolute champion who I'd pay to go and watch the Saints just to see him, smooth as silk and a class act off the field as well.......good on ya champ 
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Little bit off topic but started looking through some old footage of the great Nicky Winmar and came across THE great mark by Rooey; courage personified and I still hold my breath every time I watch it hoping he'll come out of it alive - arguably the greatest mark ever
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He looked exhausted in the third and faded a little, but every time the ball came near him he took off again...always made contact with the opposition to let them know he was around. Geez we've needed someone like him the last few seasons, hope he keeps it up!
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Fantastic debut, ran out of gas towards the end but saw enough to think he's going to be around for a long time.....well done Matty! Your wife and son will be proud of you!
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Love his passion . Needs to work on the tank, was out in the second half.
Speaking of Mav, saw him there watching on in his sunday beach wear.
Speaking of Mav, saw him there watching on in his sunday beach wear.
Bring back the Lockett era
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Re: Parker debut
Shareef don't like it
Rock the Casbah, Matthew Parker!!
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Rock the Casbah, Matthew Parker!!
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Curb your enthusiasm - you’re a St.Kilda supporter!!
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What a load of inane crap. Silence would be better. It’s just plain embarrassingSainternist wrote: ↑Sun 24 Mar 2019 7:51pm Shareef don't like it
Rock the Casbah, Matthew Parker!!
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Go you red, black & white warriors
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Spot on.
Not just today's game but most this weekend has seen some big second-half fade outs by individuals. A big upside with Parker was the way he still imposed himself on the contest late in the game. He'll sleep well tonight - with a smile on his face.
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Silence would be better than the Clash?? Cheer up, old boy!Saintmatt wrote: ↑Sun 24 Mar 2019 8:02pmWhat a load of inane crap. Silence would be better. It’s just plain embarrassingSainternist wrote: ↑Sun 24 Mar 2019 7:51pm Shareef don't like it
Rock the Casbah, Matthew Parker!!
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Agree...and the club seems to have pre-determined our cult heros for us, because there wasn't a bogan chant for everyone, just Skunk and Parker?Saintmatt wrote: ↑Sun 24 Mar 2019 8:02pmWhat a load of inane crap. Silence would be better. It’s just plain embarrassingSainternist wrote: ↑Sun 24 Mar 2019 7:51pm Shareef don't like it
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There is one for pretty much every player.degruch wrote: ↑Sun 24 Mar 2019 8:10pmAgree...and the club seems to have pre-determined our cult heros for us, because there wasn't a bogan chant for everyone, just Skunk and Parker?Saintmatt wrote: ↑Sun 24 Mar 2019 8:02pmWhat a load of inane crap. Silence would be better. It’s just plain embarrassingSainternist wrote: ↑Sun 24 Mar 2019 7:51pm Shareef don't like it
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See here: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=97159
Including Richo which will make a lot of people here grumpy
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One of the best debut at the Saints for a long time. Genuine speed and enthusiasm. These kids are out there that didn't get drafted at 18.
Posters that have admitted they were wrong about Hanna's gastro and the club didn't create a cover story.
Total = 1.
Total = 1.
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Re: Parker debut
Can play.
Best feel good story we have had in some time.
Nicky giving him the jumper was icing.
Best feel good story we have had in some time.
Nicky giving him the jumper was icing.
"Now the ball is loose, it gives St. Kilda a rough chance. Black. Good handpass. Voss. Schwarze now, the defender, can run and from a long way".....
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Teared up seeing Nicky give Matty his jumper that’s the kinda thing that makes all the heartbreak we put up with worthwhile...
The future's so bright I've got to wear shades...
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If he turn's out to be half as good as Cuzzy he will be a great pick upHarvey To Hayes wrote: ↑Sun 24 Mar 2019 9:47pm Teared up seeing Nicky give Matty his jumper that’s the kinda thing that makes all the heartbreak we put up with worthwhile...