Corey Parker (rugby league)

Corey Parker (born 5 May 1982) is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer who played for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL.

A Queensland State of Origin and Australia international representative, Parker played in the lock, second-row and prop positions.

The same year, Parker and Brent Tate both considered offers from the Canterbury Bulldogs, meeting with club officials in secret.

As 2006 NRL Premiers, the Brisbane Broncos travelled to England to face 2006 Super League champions, St Helens R.F.C.

This proved a success as in April that year he was named in the preliminary 25-man squad to represent Queensland in the opening State of Origin match for 2009.

[6] Although he did not make an appearance for the maroons, Parker won the 2009 Paul Morgan Medal as the Broncos' Player of the Year.

Against the Eels in round 5 of 2014, Parker became the third ever Bronco to reach 1000 points, after Darren Lockyer and Michael De Vere.

After the Queensland Maroons 52–6 victory against the New South Wales Blues in the 2015 State of Origin to win the series, Parker was awarded the Wally Lewis Medal.

In Round 22 of the 2015 NRL season against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Parker succeeded Darren Lockyer as the Broncos' highest ever points scorer.

[9] Within the weeks leading up to the 2016 NRL season, coach Wayne Bennett announced Parker as the Broncos captain.

Parker playing for the Broncos in 2004
Parker in action against the Bulldogs in 2008
Parker in action for the Broncos in 2008
Parker playing for the Broncos in 2009