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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

The 1987 Season

Parkside Football Club’s 1987 season was the Parks 56th season in the Footscray District Football
League.

At the start of the season, a former Footscray back pocket and Parkside captain/coach Gordon Casey
left the club and he was appointed coach of Melton Football Club in the Riddell District League.

In round three, Parkside, sticking with their combination of experienced and young players from
their U 17 team had a five-goal win over Seddon. Parkside forwards Tony Allessio (6 goals), Gary
Considine (5 goals) and Con Pappas (2) gave the Parks drive on their forward line. Souli Ktenidis was
also a creative player and did a good job for his team. Parkside 21.13-139) d. Seddon 16.16-112).

Parkside had three wins and one loss after four rounds.

Parkside and Kingsville played an exciting draw in round six. Parkside had more scoring shots but
inaccuracy cost them the game. Tony Lockwood booted four goals for Magpies. Parkside 12.17-89
drew Kingsville 14.5-89.

Parkside were a surprise winner in the round seven beating Albion by 15 points. Parkside, with their
combination of players from the U17s and experienced players, were combining well. For Parks
captain/coach Mark Komp played an excellent game and was well supported by Paul McSweeney
and Tony Allessio. Parkside 10.16-76 d. Albion 9.7-61.

Kensington had convincingly defeated Parkside by 68 points in round eight.

In a cliff hanger, Parkside got up to win by two goals against Wembley Park. Parks virtually clinched
this game with two goals kicked three minutes before the end of the game. Tony Allessio’s goal was
the sealer. For Parks Dion Brown, Paul McSweeney (4 goals) and “Barney” Barnett played well.
Parkside 13.11-89 d. Wembley Park 11.11-77.

Parkside was soundly beaten by North Footscray in round 11. North Footscray outclassed Parkside to
win by 10 goals.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider