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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

"(The) FDFL was definitely the winner on the day," he said.

"I spoke to lots and lots of supporters from both sides after the game and there was not one person
who didn't enjoy it. It had everything."

Stars for the triumphant Port Colts included ruckman Scott Perry and centre-man Stephen Pearce.

O'Keeffe described the Borough No.3 as a "superstar".

Better players for the Magpies included tough-as-nails half-back Jason Crosswell, centreman Michael
"Tocka" O'Keefe, full forward Michael Cammerino (five goals) and ruckman Paul Burgess.”

Port Colts 18.8-116 d. Parkside 17.8-110

The Advocate, May 1999

In the fifth round, Parkside team, particularly Michael Tunzi celebrated win over Yarraville.

“Parkside legend Michael Tunzi celebrated his 300th game in style with a five-goal bag in a big win
over Yarraville at Yarraville Oval on Saturday.

Coach Phil O'Keeffe described the elusive half forward as a "very inspi-rational man".

"He's one of the great clubmen," he said.

"The boys really showed him a lot of respect by playing well for him -on his big day."

A triumphant Tunzi was chaired from the ground on the shoulders of his team-mates.

It is a moment he will cherish for the rest of his life.

Best players for the Magpies were Tunzi, Sami Sir, Ali Taleb, Mick Scott and Jed Pinkney.

The Eagles were well served by Robert Goede-moed, Brett Devlin (five goals), Dean Comensoli,
Steven McAnulty and Brett Cook.”

Parkside 23.14-152 d. Yarraville 9.6-60

The Advocate, May 1999

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It was obvious, after round six that Parkside were shaping as the team to beat.

The top-of-the-ladder Magpies easily overpowered an injury-ravaged St Albans at the Merv Hughes
Oval. Tough as teak on ballers Michael O'Keefe and Sami Sir were unstoppable in the icy

conditions.

Parkside 12.16-88 d. St Albans 2.15-17

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider