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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

Incredibly, Parkside managed just 1.12 (to 7.5) for the rest of the game, but still won by 15 points.

Parkside 9.14-168 d. St Albans 8.5-53

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It was obvious that Phil O’Keeffe played a pivotal role in the development of this great side.

“Playing coach Phil O'Keeffe shapes as a real key to Parkside's premiership hopes.

The strong marking full-forward continued his outstanding recent form by kicking six goals as the
Magpies blitzed Spotswood at the Merv Hughes Oval.

Other good players included utility Sam Cukovic and centre half-back Sedat Sir.

Club legend and 1948-49 captain-coach Joey Galvin spoke about the pride for the guernsey when he
addressed the players before the game.”

Parkside 14.11-95 d. Spotswood 4.8-32

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“Western Region Football League goal kings Jason Clarke (Port Colts) and Phil O'Keeffe (Parkside)
continue to warm up for the finals by terrorising opposition backlines.

Clarke kicked eight goals against Altona at Grant Reserve, while O'Keeffe kicked seven against
Braybrook at Pennell Reserve.

This year's Hahn Premium Light Cup finals series promises to be highlighted by a shoot-out between
quality forwards.

Make no mistake; the premiership race is wide open.

St Albans, West Footscray and Deer Park would fancy their chances of upsetting Port Colts and
Parkside in the finals if they play at their best.

And the mind games have started.

Clarke is adamant Parkside is the team to beat.

O'Keeffe replied: "No way, the Colts deserve to be (premiership) favourites."”

Parkside 27.17-179 d. Braybrook 3.8-26

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In the last game of the home-and-away season Parkside beat Albion by 54 points.

Parkside 17.20-122 d. Albion 10.8-68

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider