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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

“Parkside footy club’s Ron “Beast” Fraser was adamant, at the Kennel Master’s function on Friday
night that Parks would roll Spotswood in their FDL match next day. Former West Footscray coach,
Bobby Wright, put up a spot. And then the rumor spread that former Richmond, Collingwood and
Footscray player Allan 'Butch' Edwards would line-up with Parks. He did, no more bets were laid and
“Beast” is a few dollars better off.”

Les Twentyman, The Western Times, July 31, 1985

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In the next round Parkside defeated North Footscray by 54 points. Parkside best were: Mills, Brett
and S. Watson. J. Barbuto scored 5 goals and “Butch” booted 4.

“Parkside had a strong win over Wembley Park on Saturday, settling the FDL seniors’ four. The battle
for the double chance is now on.

In a high-standard game, Parkside seemed to have control throughout, eventually winning by 29
points. Consistent play by Paul Madden and Alan Edwards helped Parkside all day with John Barbuto
kicking six goals.” Parkside 15.9 (99) d. Wembley Park 10.10 (70)

“Parkside are now one game clear on the top of the FDL ladder and must now be considered
favourites to win this year’s A1 premiership. Mark Lawrence was in good form for Parkside as they
continued on their winning way against Seddon. Parkside only have to win next week to have a
double chance, and that surely puts them in a box seat.”

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“Parkside stalwart Geoff Rees, who has played 350 senior games with the FDL club, has not enjoyed
the best of health lately. Geoff went to hospital recently, after a collapsing in a match. I’m sure all
local football supporters wish him a speedy recovery.”

The last game of the 1985 home and away season had brought a draw between Parkside and West
Footscray.

Parkside 11.6. (72) drew with West Footscray 9.18 (72)

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider