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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

COACHES REPORT

1989 was a year that promised too much, yet only fulfilled part of that promise. A strong influx of 1st
year players led by assistant coach and best and fairest winner Darren Brown brought renewed
interest to the club. The year started well with good wins over top clubs, but was followed by a mid-
season drop in form. We managed to get the wheels back on by the end of the year but
unfortunately missed the vital double chance.

The finals campaign started with great wins over Sunshine Y.C.W and Albion. However, a couple of
injuries to key players along with a less than professional attitude by a couple of players before the
St Albans game saw Parkside bow out to the eventual premiers.

On face value, an improvement in my coaching time from 7th to 5th to 3rd this year appears good
progress yet we failed in our goal of a premiership and therefore we should all feel the
disappointment. I along with all members of the club, must accept the blame as well as the
accolades although I feel the committee, particularly some members, need to re-assess their values
and work towards a successful and united Parkside Football Club on the field, which is what we all
should be aiming for.

I would like to thank the trainers, Brian, Ray and Phil, my stats men Michael and Mark Considine,
Donny Browne-Kerr and Darren Lane and my on feild helpers Leo Daglish, Jimmy Degan, Peter
McShane and Browny for their assistance throughout the year. Congratulations also to all the A-
grade and reserve trophy winners.

Well done!!!

MARK KOMP

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider