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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

Meanwhile, former Footscray fullback Zeno Tzatzaris has emerged as a “wildcard” inclusion in
Parkside’s plans for the premiership.

“He’s qualified to play if we decide to pick him, put it that way,” coach Larry Simmons said.

The Parkers will play Altona in the qualifying final at Yarraville this Saturday.

Simmons said his side had relished the lack of publicity they have had in the lead-up to the finals.

“It’s great that we haven’t had much press,” he said. “It’s been the Altona’s and Yarraville’s who
have dominated the headlines so far ... the pressure in on them.”

He added: “I’ve got a very, very good group. very, very talented. Across the board ... back, forward
and in the middle ... I think there’s cause for a lot of deep concern for any opposition.”

Parkside possess a talented on-ball brigade headed by ruck-rover Michael O’Keefe and Michael
Cammerino. Key forward Cory Klaaysen is another important player.

“When you’ve got a focal point to straighten up your play a bit,” Simmons said.

The loss of the talented and versatile Michael Svilar (shoulder) is a major blow, though.

“Our boys will be ready for Altona, it doesn’t matter what they serve up,” Simmons said.

The Times, August 21st, 1996

Steve Thom, WRFL Footy Record, September 2015

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