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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

Parkside recorded their first victory for the 1973 season with a big win over Kingsville.

“Kingsville, at home to Parkside, decided it would be a nice gesture to give the visitors first use of the
goals which Parkside took to its full advantage.

At 9 goals 5 points to 2 points Kingsville realised they too were allowed to kick the ball over the goal
umpires head, and so started what was to be a great comeback.

Early in the last quarter they drew to 4 goals, however Parkside, showing the finesse of finals side,
tightened and barraged the goals just when Kingy looked like catching them.”

Despite sitting at the bottom of the ladder, Parkside was able to influence dynamics of competition
defeating the top teams during the 1973 season.

Parkside 9.12 d. Braybrook 5.9

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“Parkside showed in A Grade that they are capable of upsetting many more sides before the season is
over.”

“Parkside are another side coming home well and are a side that could have a big bearing on the
composition of the four.”

Parkside 41.20 d. F & Y Socials 4.2

As the season progressed, you could tell that the Parkside had improved considerably.

“Parkside jolted West Footscray’s finals hopes when they defeated them by 24 points and also gave
an indication that they are still a final four contender themselves.”

Parkside 13.6 d. West Footscray 10.10

“Parkside are making a determined bid for the finals, but may have left their run a little too late.”

“Parkside was surprisingly beaten by North Footscray on Saturday and has slipped behind in the race
for the Footscray District League A Grade final four.”

The team finished in mid table that season.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider