Sydney champion Luke Parker has requested a trade away from the club, just four days after his side’s comprehensive Grand Final defeat to the Brisbane Lions. The Swans on Wednesday confirmed Parker, who turns 32 later this month, had requested to be traded to the North Melbourne after 293 games across 14 seasons.

Sydney veteran Luke Parker has officially requested a trade to North Melbourne, ending his 14-year affiliation with the Swans.

Player movement in the wake of Sydney’s massive AFL grand final loss has begun with veteran Luke Parker declaring he wants to be traded to North Melbourne.Parker, who has played 293 games for the Swans,