Corey Parker
Corey Parker
NRL Premiership Legend, Current Fox Sports Media
Corey Parker is a profile legend who played his entire career in the National Rugby League (NRL) for the Brisbane Broncos. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever played for the Broncos, and is considered a legend of the game.
Corey was born in Brisbane. He grew up in the city’s southern suburbs, and played junior rugby league for the Logan Brothers club. His talent was quickly noticed, and he was signed to the Brisbane Broncos’ junior system at the age of just 16.
After working his way through the Broncos’ lower grades, Corey made his NRL debut in 2001, at the age of 19. He quickly established himself as a promising young player, and was a regular member of the Broncos’ squad over the next few seasons.
In 2006, Corey had a breakout season, and was one of the Broncos’ best players as they made it to the NRL Grand Final. Despite losing the Grand Final to the Melbourne Storm, Corey’s performances throughout the season earned him the Broncos’ Player of the Year award.
Over the next few years, Corey continued to establish himself as one of the NRL’s best players. He was a regular member of the Queensland State of Origin team, and played a key role in their success during the mid-2000s. He was also a member of the Australian national team, and played in the 2008 World Cup.
In 2010, Corey was named the Broncos Captain, and led the team for the next two seasons. Despite the added responsibilities of being captain, Corey continued to play at a high level, and was once again named the Broncos’ Player of the Year in 2011.
Corey’s career reached new heights in 2013, when he was named the NRL’s Lock of the Year. He was also a key member of the Broncos team that made it to the Grand Final that year, although they were defeated by the Sydney Roosters.
The following year, Corey was named the Broncos Player of the Year for the fifth time in his career, and was also named the RLIF Lock of the Year. He continued to play at a high level over the next few seasons, and was a regular member of the Queensland State of Origin team.
In 2016, Corey announced that he would retire from rugby league at the end of the season. He was given a farewell tour by the NRL, and was widely praised for his contributions to the game. His final game for the Broncos was a semi-final loss to the North Queensland Cowboys.
Corey’s achievements in rugby league are numerous. He played over 300 NRL games for the Broncos, and scored over 1000 points. He also played 19 State of Origin matches for Queensland, and was a member of eight series-winning teams. He played 13 Tests for the Australian national team, and won the World Cup in 2013.
Off the field, Corey has also made a name for himself as a media personality. He has worked as a commentator and pundit for several television networks, and is known for his insightful analysis of the game. He has also worked as a coach, and is currently the forwards coach for the Queensland State of Origin team.
Corey is widely regarded as one of the NRL’s greatest players, and is considered a legend of the game. His longevity, consistency, and leadership have earned him the respect of fans, players, and coaches alike. He is a true icon of Australian rugby league, and his contributions to the game will be remembered for many years to come.