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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

“1967 saw further progress in the strengthening of FDFL within the Victorian Football Union.

“This week sees commencement of the 1967 season for the Footscray District League, which now
emerges as the equal biggest metropolitan district football league in the Victorian Football Union.

With more than 70 teams and 2500 registered players, and its ever increasing numbers of followers
the season promises to be most successful and exciting on record.

Recruiting in all clubs has been intense and battle for 1967 promises to be very keen. “

The Mail, 13 April 1967

It was not secret that the club’s emphasis was unquestionably focused on the 1967 premiership trophy.
A rhetorical dilemma articulated in the question, “does the pain of losing finals and, particularly the
Grand Final, ever go away,” has found an answer in a strong commitment and determination in all
departments within the club.

At the start of the 1967 season, Parkside Football Club encountered a confusing situation regarding
the club’s dressing rooms.

Players strip on river bank

“Footballers had to strip on the Maribyrnong River bank on Saturday because of long delays in
opening a new sports pavilion.

Parkside Football Club secretary, Mr. Charlie Cooke said that last Saturday for the opening of the
season junior players had to undress by the riverside.

If the rooms are not ready next Saturday two teams of senior players would have to use "the bushes"
as their dressing-room.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider