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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

In April 1981, Ron Scott reported for The Mail,

“A new look Parkside opened its FDL season with a thrilling two-point win over an equally
enthusiastic St. Albans.

Led by experienced campaigner, Gordon Casey, Parkside were able to come from behind at last
change to snatch a win in the last minutes of the match.

Gary Considine was another player to worry St. Albans, who were well served by old reliable, Geoff
Cooper and Jim Blythe.

The most outstanding feature of the match was the influence of Casey and his directions to team-
mates to accept penalties handed out by the umpire. Judging on the standard of the match, both
teams should have good seasons.”

The Mail, 8 April 1981

Parkside 16.8 (104) d. St. Albans 15.12 (102)

Parkside best were: Punchon, Casey, G. Considine, Byrachevski, O’Connor, Caminiti, Goodear.

Goals: G. Considine 7, Goad 4, Casey and Punshon 3…

In April 1981, a 23 year old truck driver from Nowa Nowa had become the “20 millionth” customer
to cross the West Gate Bridge. David Jell (pictured) picked up a bottle of champers and a
commerative sash at the toll gate to mark the occasion.

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Round two had brought a comprehensive win over Albion.

“Parkside handed out a 75 point defeat to tumble Albion to the bottom of the ladder after two
rounds. Parkside were blessed with many good players throughout the day the best of whom
included Madden, Considine, O’Connor and Casey Gordon.”

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider