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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

Pat Cash – 1987 Wimbledon Champion

Celebrations at the offices of Patrick Cash and Associates (the law firm run by Cash’s father) situated
in Irving Street, Footscray. The Western Times, 9 July, 1987

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In round 13, Parkside let Deer Park run free in the first half to set up a five-goal lead at the half-time.
Parks gradually pegged back Deer Park and in the nail-biting finish the lead changed on a couple
occasions but Deer Park hung on. Parkside’s Tony Allessio had a chance to win the game about two
minutes before the final siren, but his kicked for goal was just off line. Deer Park 18. 13-121 d.
Parkside 17.17-119

In the next match, Parkside had a runaway win from Port Colts and remain in touch with the final
five. Parkside captain/coach Mark Komp was impassable at centre half-back. Parkside 28.21-189 d.
Port Colts 12.4-76.

Spotswood beat Parkside by 13 points. A large crowd at this game for Parkside’s ex-players’ function
saw an exciting match. Parkside’s Tony Lockwood kicked nine goals, captain/coach Mark Komp
played an excellent game as did John Barnett.

By defeating Seddon, in round 16, Parkside kept alive a slim hope of playing in the 1987 season’s
finals. Parkside 14.25-109 d. Seddon 14.4.88.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider