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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

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“Parkside are still losing games and although notorious slow starters in recent years, they do not look
to have the side this year to make the finals! One player who should prove an asset to the team is
John Londkowski, from Yarraville seconds, a rover and half-forward, who played well in his first game
with the club last Saturday.

In a hard game, of which an "all in" brawl was a feature, there were no reports apart from an
unfortunate "runner" for abusing the umpire. (Not allowed to mention any names), one Park's player
who seemingly won't be enjoying his adult privileges.

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Parkside have been the big disappointment. Premiers last year they have only managed two wins
against lower sides and must now start to rebuild to bring them back to the force they are renowned
for. The loss of some eight players from last year’s premier side has been too big gap to bridge.”

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“Parkside youngster Terry Brett literary walked away with the Under-14 voting. On 69 votes he polled
almost maximum possible and won easily from Stephen Kelly 33. Parks cabaret dance will be held at
the Graham St. Scout on Saturday. Admittance is $1, double with refreshment and supper available.”

The Mail, August 14, 1968

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“Leo Daglish has won Parkside’s seniors best and fairest award by one vote from captain-coach
Lindsey Murphy, with Ray Heathcote third. Murphy has polled exceptionally well considering he
missed the past five games through suspension, but has intimidated that he will not accept a trophy
from the club as he feels being coach he should not have been included in the voting.

A Reserves voting was won by Graham “Mick” Banes, 34, from Ello Rigon and Gary Backus, equal on
16.

Under 18 captain Geoff Rees took off the best and fairest award on 29 votes followed by George
Morgan and Alan Sainsbury on 15.

In the under16’s Gary Johnson 35, won from Ross Matheson25 ½ and Peter Flack 25.

This Sunday Parks will hold a picnic day at Gisborne and a present v. old players match will played
and the drawing of the special effort for the building appeal held.”

The Mail, August 28, 1968

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider