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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

“Cooke thanked coach Brian Rickards, who has been re-appointed, for his effort to keep the A grade
players together, and for his work in organising social events both during the season and in the "off"
period.

In reviewing prospects for the coming season, he called upon the committee and coach of each team
to take stock and apply their efforts vigorously so that success on the field is assured. President Herb
Pascarl, Mr Cooke and treasurer John Lord, together with other officers, were re-elected.

Mr Cooke intimated that he will not be available to coach the B grade team this year owing to
private commitments.

Balance sheet presented to the meeting revealed that the club finished the season with balance of
£271 in a turnover of £1391.

Team maintenance cost £361 while almost the entire income was from active social effort.”

The Mail, March 5th, 1964

In April 1964, The Mail claimed that, “Parkside also have their troubles owing to lack of decent
clubrooms and disinterest of young players, who are unwilling to use outmoded dressing facilities at
the park.”

The Mail, April 16th, 1964

W. Newport defeated Parkside in 2nd round by 55 points. Best for Parkside were Watson, Banes,
O’Donnell and Tempest.

Parkside beat North Footscray in May 1964 by 3 points. Scores were: Parkside 10.8 d. N. Footscray
9.11. Best for Parkside were Watson, Banes, Need and Ellwood.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider