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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017
The 1980 season marked a major milestone for FDFL as they celebrated the 50 years of football in
the western suburbs. It was a good opportunity for FDL followers to briefly reflect on the FDL’s
achievements.
In the article that was published In August 1980, The Mail wrote, in a special supplement devoted to
the FDL anniversary, their observations regarding the first 50 years of Footscray District Football
League.
“It was perhaps fitting that Parkside, a club with a history nearly as long, and proud as their
Collingwood counterparts, won the FDLs first premiership in 1931.
The club was formed back in 1897 and had many successes before disbanding in 1928. The club came
to life again to take part in the newly-formed Footscray District Junior Football League.
The inaugural premiership team, pictured above.”
Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider
