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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

“The Footscray District League season ended on a sensational note on Saturday when the A grade
premiership rested on a kick after the final siren.

Veteran Lindsay Murphy had the chance to snatch the premiership for Parkside with a kick for goal
from 45 yards out.

He missed – and Spotswood took the flag by a mere three points. In a lightning opening Parkside
kicked 7.8 to 4.1 and were playing desperation football. Peter Meagher was a very creative forward
and making many opportunities for players around him.

Spottie appeared to be suffering from nervous tension and took a long time to settle down.

At half time, Parkside held a 15 point lead which was a good indication of the state of the game at
this stage.

After half time, it was noticeable that Parkside had slowed down considerably and Spottie who had
playing too lose on one back line, played closer with beneficial results.

At three-quarter time Parkside still held a seven point lead, and it was anybody's game .

A dour struggle was seen in the final quarter and the large crowd present was on their toes right to
the final siren.

It was a magnificent finish to one of the most open competitions for many years and was indicative
of the evenness of teams.

Congratulations to Spotswood and well done Parkside.”

Spotswood 15.12 (102) d. Parkside 14.15 (99)

The Mail, September 8, 1971

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider