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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

Officials feel that at even this early stage he would be a good tip for the best and - fairest award if he
could continue with his good form.

Parks look like being a vastly improved side this year, and could make the four.

Vice-captain to Beattie this season is Leo Daglish, while Mick Banes is captain-coach of the A
Reserves.

Former Footscray and Sunshine player Graeme Bean has been appointed coach of the club's Under
16 side, while former coach Lindsay Murphy is coach of the newly-formed Under 12's.

Murphy was picked to play last Saturday, but dropped out at the last minute of his own accord, but
he could -again be seen in the black and white colors before very long.”

*****

“Former Parkside captain-coach Lindsay Murphy made a comeback at full- forward last Thursday
and indirectly contributed greatly to the team's win. Opponents were so intent on stopping him
scoring that Peter Meagher, for one, was allowed to continue on his merry way kicking goals. He’s
kicked seven in the two past matches. Parkside Under 18’s are battling for players and look like
following Seddon’s lead in withdrawing if things don’t improve. Any players interested are asked to
come to practice on Tuesday or Thursday nights and ask for Coach Peter Meagher.”

*****

“Parkside U14’s scored its highest ever score since the formation of the side when it kicked 29.42
against Footscray Tech. on Saturday. However it is understood Tech. have been struggling for players
and only fielded a side under a threat of expulsion from the competition if they failed to do so.”

*****

“One of the best innovations to be introduced into the FDL for some time should come into force
either on Saturday or the week after. It will be the roping off of the goal square areas at grounds
which are not enclosed and this includes Footscray Park, Hanmer Reserve, Angliss Reserve to name
but three.

Good idea because only the goal umpire will be allowed within 35 feet of the goals, and so no-one
will be able to tell him his job.”

*****

“Braybrook played great wet weather football to down Parkside in Saturday’s match of the day. The
Brooks were in better command of the ball and backed up better then Magpies to run out winners by
21 points.”

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider