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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

1939

FOOTBALL I.C.I. PROVE TOO FAST FOR PARKSIDES'

“The game against Parksides was reported as being the match of the day, but contrary to
expectations, it developed into a rugged scramble until half time, when the standard of football
improved and the I.C.I. boys revelled in the open play which Parksides failed to stop. During the third
term when play was a little congested, there were some hard knocks taken which seemed to have its
effect on the opposing side.

When the bell rang for the final 25 minutes Parksides were only ten points in arrears and kicking with
a slight breeze. The last quarter had not gone far when the I.C.I. rucks, led by the "iron" man
("Gunner" Hunter), had the measure of the Parks’ tired defenders, and added four quick goals which
seemed to disorganise the players and supporters alike.

Deer Park kicked 9.8, to 1.2 in the last term. The final scores were:

Deer Park 18.24 P arksides 9.14”

Sunshine Advocate, Friday 16 June 1939, page 2

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“Braybrook went under to Parksides last week after an evenly fought first half. At this stage, the loss
of their ruck strength in Jack Moffat was a severe blow, shortly followed by L. Falla (ankle injury), and
Captain Pie Lewis. With the side disorganised and playing 16 men, the Brooks were unable to cope
with the good football of the Parks, who ran out winners by 15.11 to 7.7.”

Sunshine Advocate, Friday 11 August 1939, page.3

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I.C.I. VERSUS PARKSIDES

“Deer Park were at home on Saturday where a very poor exhibition of football was witnessed. The
Deer Park side fielded eighteen men -these being the full complement of players to choose from. The
play by both sides never revealed premiership football, but Parks were too superior everywhere in the
first half of the game. They kicked very accurately realising that their percentage would have to be
bumped up, thus a ten-goal advantage at, the change.

The second half was not so disastrous for I.C.I. from a goal-kicking point, but nevertheless Deer Park
could not make up the leeway. Although the scoring was equal in this term the football never
improved.The final bell rang and the I.C.I side was not at all perturbed at the reverse because they
realised had the team that will play in the finals been available matters would have been

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider