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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

“Parkside beat Kingsville with a kick right on the siren in an entertaining FDL match on Saturday. In a
great team effort, the Parkers pegged back Kingsville from half time. And to top off a big effort, Tony
Allessio took a miraculous mark as the bell went and kicked truly to put his side in front (by five
points)for the first time in the match.

Angliss Reserve was in appalling condition, with players’ knee deep in mud, but both teams gave
their all.

Kingsville, with Stephen Beech, Greg Mather and Saade Ghazi doing well, blitzed Parkside in the first
two quarters to establish a handy lead. Whatever coach Mark Komp said to Parks at half-time

certainly worked though. Best for Parkside were Mark Lawrence, Tony Allessio, Mark Komp and John
Barnett.” Parkside 13.13-91 d. Kingsville 13.8-86

The Western Times, July 27, 1988

However, Les Twentyman claimed that Mark Komp booted this infamous goal. Twentyman said that,
“Parkside FC captain/coach Mark Komp clinched victory for his side on Saturday when he kicked a
goal on the final siren after the ball skidded through water, just making it

over the line. Anyone who knows Kompie’s kicking ability will realise just how unlucky FDL side
Kingsville was.”

Les Twentyman, The Western Times, July 27, 1988

*****

Parkside continued their charge towards final five beating North Melbourne-Kensington by 98 points
and gaining vital percentage. Parkside had increased their chances to replace either Spotswood or
Deer Park in the five. Best for Parkside were Tony Alessio, Lou Sambevski, Mark Komp and Arthur
Trattsis. Parkside 19.15-129 d. North Melbourne-Kensington 4.7-31.

North Footscray was the next victim of Parkside’s good form. North took the game up to Parkside
and, but for inaccuracy in front of goal in second quarter, when they kicked four goals and ten
behinds from comparatively easy shots, had their chances to win.

Parkside, to their credit, settled down and produced an excellent last quarter to seal an important
win. Parks’ best were Anthony Alessio (best on ground), Mark Lawrence, Mark Komp and Con Papas.
Parkside 16.10-106 d. North Footscray 11.16-82.

The last game of the home and away season was very important for Parkside to enter the finals. The
Western Times recorded that, “In the other important game Parkside easily accounted for Wembley
Park. Wembley had to win this game to give Spotswood the opportunity to make the five but the
result was never in doubt.” Parkside 19.8-122 d. Wembley Park 9.9-63

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider