At the start of season 2008, Parker was the first choice kicker for the Broncos, but however, during a knee injury which kept him on the sideline for 6 weeks, the Brisbane Broncos decided to make Michael Ennis the first choice kicker.
Initially, Parker was chosen as the Broncos' starting kicker in season 2008, but after he suffered a knee injury that kept him off the field for six weeks, the team switched to Michael Ennis as their main kicker.