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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

West Footscray had established a comfortable lead early in the opening match of the 1988 season
against Parkside. But they just managed to hold on and beat Parkside by seven points. This game
was played at Parkside as West’s ground was not available due to reconstruction. For the Magpies
captain/coach Mark Komp played well as did Dion Brown, Grant Kemp and Trevor Doody (three
goals). West Footscray 13.9-87 d. Parkside 12.8-80.

In the second round North Melbourne and Kensington, the team badly beaten in round one, proved
far too strong and accomplished for Parkside team that promised so much, but failed to meet
expectations. Mark Komp, Trevor Lockwood (four goals) and Tony Alessio (three goals) were best for
Parkside. North Melbourne and Kensington 18.12-120 d. Parkside 10.11-71.

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Parksiders had to wait the third round to see the team’s first win in the 1988 season. Parkside
completely crushed Kingsville in a vital game at Parkside. Parkside 23.14-152 d. Kingsville 13.7-85.

Parkside playing a good football under heavy conditions proved too good for Braybrook. Parkside’s
second quarter burst of seven goals virtually sealed the game. For the Parkers, Trevor Doody (5
goals), Tony Alessio, Mark Lawrence and Mark Komp played well. Parkside 17.15-117 d. Braybrook
4.6-30.

In the next round, Albion opened their new clubrooms then went on to beat Parkside in a close, hard
contested match. Parkside opened with a strong breeze and kicked four goals to Albions single goal
at the first change. At the half-time siren Parks clung to an 8-points lead but in the second half
Albion were able to kick 12 goals to Parkside’s seven. Mark Komp (5 goals) and Con Papas were
Park’s best. Albion 18.12-120 d. Parkside 14.10-94.

There was a glimpse of hope that Parkside might play in the 1988 finals after 13 points win over Deer
Park in the seventh round. Mark Lawrence, Tony Alessio, Con Papas and Trevor Lockwood (four
goals) were best for Parkside.

The Ladder after Round 7

In a vital round nine game Wembley Park were able to hang on and beat Parkside by 26 points. The
Parkers had a great third quarter. They kicked three goals to establish a four goals lead, which they
were able to maintain until the final bell. For Parkside Mark Lawrence, Darren Cavanagh and Paul
McSweeney played well.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider