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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

I.C.I. defeat PARKSIDES

“Before a big crowd I.C.I. easily defeated Parksides in the preliminary final at Footscray last,
Saturday.

I. C.I. made sure of the game in the first quarter when they kicked 8.6. As expected, I.C.I. and North

Footscray meet in the grand final on Saturday at the Footscray oval. Last week's game was a very,
good practice, and with every man fit, I.C.I. should win their second successive premiership. The only
doubtful thing about the team has been the in ability to kick goals instead of points, and after last
week's efforts we have hopes of reversing our recent scores against our opponents.

Scores last Saturday were 17.15 to 11.21.”

Sunshine Advocate, 13 September 1940

The lack of affection and interest for the Parkside Football Club by the local press, was constant
during the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s and for that matter, for all local clubs situated in Footscray area. They
were driven by parochial interest that was defined by their location.

During that period local newspapers were situated within Sunshine, Williamstown, and Werribee
focusing their attention on the clubs that played within their particular geographical domain.

Again, in 1941 Parkside and I.C.I. met each other in the Grand Final.

PARKSIDES OUTPLAYED IN GRAND FINAL

“On a ground that was in perfect condition for football I.C.I., by defeating Parksides, won their third
successive premiership and the Advertiser Shield a feat only achieved by their opponents in this
match. Stronger across the centre, winning in the air and exploiting the loose man to perfection, I.C.I.
lead right throughout. For the third week in succession Roy Pope, I.C.I.'s captain and coach, lost the
toss and Parksides decided to kick towards the Barkly St. goal.

Getting the hit out in the ruck the Parks were first to attack and soon had a point on the board which
was followed by a nice kick from well out which produced a goal. From Featherby's hit out, Pope
forwarded on to Tassie Graham who with a brilliant kick brought up both flags for I.C.I., attacking
again a neat pass found Bert Wiggins, who scored full points from 50 yards out. Stan Taylor was
doing a good job at centre half back, but Parks keeping up the pressure were successful in scoring
two quick goals which kept the crowd at a high pitch of excitement.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider