David Parkin was a premiership player, playing 211 games for Hawthorn. He then coached
Hawthorn for 3 years from 1977, including a premiership, before succeeding Percy as Carlton
coach in 1981. He coached Carlton to 2 premierships over the next 5 years, before moving to
Fitzroy for 3 years. He returned to Carlton for another 10 years producing another premiership
before retiring at the end of 2000. He then returned to Hawthorn as Director of Football.
David has received the Order of Australia, and is in the AFL Hall of Fame and the Sport Australia
Hall of Fame.
David is an inspirational and motivational public speaker. He has a Bachelor of Education and
has done much lecturing. He has developed and lectured in a Sports Academic tertiary degree
course, and he has written over a dozen books. David has also had a prominent career in the
media.
He will be interviewed by local North Fitzroy Arms regular John Harms, of The Footy Almanac.
Menu
$40 + Drinks
Entree – Cream of Sweet Pea & Spinach Soup.
Mains – Chipotle Chilli & Bourbon BBQ Glazed Pork Neck with Roasted Corn,
Tomato, Avocado & Wild Rice with Vanilla & Maple Dressing
or
Grilled Harissa Chicken with Morroccan Cous Cous Salad.
Dessert – Cheese Platter with Quince, Pear & Apple.
