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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017
Maintaining an unbeaten run, Parkside accounted for North Foortscray in a rugged game. Best
players were Wright, Considine and Baker. Parkside 13.13 d. N. Footscray 8.7
In round four, Spotswood downed previously undefeated Parkside by nine points. It was an even
tussle, Parkside had outstanding players in Harper, Ferris and Considine.
Parkside had a four-goal win over Kingsville, and players contributing to success were Hodges,
Robinson and Falconer.
In round six Braybrook lost to Parkside. Park’s best were O’Donnell, Considine and Cross. Parkside
11.12 d. Braybrook 5.9
Parkside 9.12 d. St Albans 5.5
In big win against W. Newport, L. Coon scored 7 goals and Ferris 5.
Parkside 23.20 d. W. Newport 7.12
The Mail, July 1961
In August 17th 1961, Parkside was too strong for Maidstone. B. Rickards notched seven goals in a
bigwin. Parkside 28.14 d. Maidstone 2.5
Parkside, Spotswood and Socials each finished home-and-away season with 56 points each.
The Mail, 24 August,1961
Semi-finals fixture for 1961 season
Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider
