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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017
Parkside defeated Braybrook by 10 points on round seven. Parkside 9.9 (63) d. Braybrook 7.11 (53).
Big Parkside coach Rod O’Connor again turned in a powerhouse perfomance .”
In June 1977, FDL round nine was cancelled after members of the adverse weather committee found
most grounds unsafe.
For the second time in the 1977 season all FDFL games were cancelled because because of bad
weather and grounds.
In round 11, Parkside defeated Seddon. “The match of the day, Seddon-Parkside, turned into a real
thriller with Parks winning with the last kick.
Seddon were a goal up at the start of time – on after Dennis Thompson scorred. However, Parks
showed great courage to score two quick goals to win the game and consolidate their position in the
four. Ron Fraser was best together with G. Fiddian, B. Clark, D. Murphy, M. Hartley and S. Watson.
Ladder after round 14 (1977 season)
Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider