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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

1947: Formation of the FDL’s accident fund.

1954: An under-16 competition was formed

1962: The league had record 41 teams entered with a total of 1596 players in three grades.

1974: The league opened its headquarters at Western Oval.”

The Mail, August 20, 1980

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In round one of the 1980 season, Parkside played against Seddon at home. Both clubs were
desperate to start with a win following average seasons previous year.

Parkside, with new coach Brian Dalton at the helm opened the season with a convincing win over a
disappointing Seddon. Relishing being a just player, Rod O’Connor produced a match-winning
performance. Mick Clemmens showed a return to form for Seddon.

Parkside 20.9-129 d. Seddon 13.8-86

In second round, Parkside’s John Crouch tried hard for Parkside, which could not find the form they
showed against Seddon in the opening round. Albion 13.17-95 d. Parkside 9.16-70

Parkside and West Footscray played a thrilling draw in their match at West, in round four. Reports
have it that West had the game on the toast and let it get away when they led by five goals at half
time and appeared to be cruising. Much to Parkside’s credit they fought back well during the second
half and were able to get up to take two valuable premiership points. West Footscray 13.15-93 draw
with Parkside 13.15-93.

In round eight, Parkside, with Mark Komp again giving his team a solid performance were able to
outscore Braybrook in the final term by one goal – their winning margin.

Braybrook’s ever reliable B. Priest was again in the thick of the action. Parkside were just a little too
good and won by six points. Parkside 10.19-79 d. Braybrook 10.13-73.

North Footscray defeated Parkside by 28 points in round ten. Mark Komp again appeared to be
almost best afield for Parkside.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider