Corey Parker

Corey Parker

Date Of Birth: 5.5.1982
Birthplace: Brisbane
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 108 kg
Position: PROP
NRL games prior to 2003: 33
State of Origin hero: Gorden Tallis
First grade debut: 2001
Age started playing: Under 8’s at Logan Brothers RLFC

Corey’s Indian Rubber Man impersonation late last season will not detract from his major achievements in 2002. The 20-year-old emerged as one of the up and coming props in the game.

Best place to spend time away from football? Down the Gold Coast

Favourite food? Steak with mushroom sauce

Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Greg and Wendy, my parents

What age did you start playing football? Under 8’s at Logan Brother RLFC.

What has been your most memorable match? My first NRL game against the Warriors in 2001 where I scored a try.

Favourite player of all time? Gorden Tallis

Favourite movie? Shrek

If you could be anyone else, who would it be? Michael Jordan. He is the best at what he does. He has achieved everything in his chosen field.

If you had a superpower, what would it be? To be able to see into the future.

Hardest hitter in the game? Matt Rua (Melbourne Storm)

Most respected player in the game? Shane Webcke

Did you excel in any other sports as a junior? I was a bit of an allrounder – I tried everything. But wasn’t really good at anything else.

If you could have any four guests at a dinner party, who would they be? Michael Jordan, Angelina Jolie, Carmen Electra and Shannon Elizabeth.

What club did you support as a junior? Broncos

What is the ultimate – playing for Australia, playing Origin, or winning a premiership? All of the above.