Headmaster's Report

Round 4. Parade met a very small, but extremely determined
side at Essendon. The ground was very ~et.
and goals hard to score, Parade jumped the oPPOSition
in the 1st quarter, and this was to be the decisive influence,
The rest of the game was a grim battle with Essendon
doing a lot of attacking.
Parade 9.9= 63 d. Essendon 5,11== 41.
Goals: M. Mundav 3, S. McCarthy 2, F. Gleeson 2, P. Wood 1, C.
Jackson 1.
Best: S. McCarthy. P. Ryan. P. Hammond. D. McCann. M. Bockway.
Round 5. On a drier ground, Parade used to advantage
its skill in teamwork and play-on football. The result
was a consistent game in which Parade did not lose
concentration at any stage, and kicked at least five
goals each quarter,
Parade 21.18= 144 d. Chodstone 2.3= 15.
Goals: P. Bentley 5, P. Wood 4, S. McCarthy 3, M.lawson 2, B.l'Huilller
2, T. McGough I. S. Smith I. M. Munday I, F. Gleeson I, J. Madden I.
Best: P. Wood, S. McCarthy, S. SmITh, M. lawson, B. l'Hulllier.
Round 6. De La Salle always provides stiff opposition,
and this game was no exception, Parade's bad
kicking early in the game did not allow us to break away
early, but a strong second quarter showed our dominance.
Parade 12.15= 87 d De la Salle 8.7= 55.
GoalsT McGough4, P,Wood3,C. Gilmore I, F.Gleeson I. M. Munday
1. P. Bentley 1, B. l'Huillier 1
Best: P. Ryan, S. McCarthy, D. McCann, C. Ray.
Round 7. After six successive wins, the competition
saw Parade and St. Bede's the only unbeaten teams.
Players were very keyed up for this one, as we were
about to play oft for the premiership - a remarkable
achievement for this fine Parade side who were not
considered to be a force in 1978, It was a tight game,
played at great pace and pressure. St. Bede's were 6
pelnts in front at half time, and neither side was giving an
inch. The third quarter was the key, because 51.Bede's
got the break. Parade levelled the scores early in the
quarter, but then St. Bede's kicked 3 quick goals, and
then bottled us up in the last quarter. Congratulations to
the Premiers, St, Bede's.
St. Bede's 8.9= 57 d. Parade 4.7= 31.
Goals: B. L'Huiliier 1. P. Wood 1, M. Lawson 1. D. McCann 1.
Best: D. McCann, S. McCarthy, P. Ryan, P. Wood, T. McGough.
Round 8: The Parade team suffered a let-down after
the big clash, and could not raise the necessary enthusiasm
to defeat St. Kilda. We could not take advantage
of the strong breeze, and despite a third quarter
revival which regained us the lead, we were overrun by
a young, fast and most impressive St, Kilda side, This loss
meant that we were to only share second place for 1978,
St. Kilda 15.19= 108 d. Parade ll.11= 77.
Goals: S. McCarthy 3, P. Wood 2, B.l'Huilller 2, A. Bony I, D. Bibby I, P.
Bentley 1.
Best: S. McCarthy, P. Ryan, C. Ray, P. Wood, J. Breeding.
The retum of Shane McCarthy [1978 Captain] made a
significant difference to the side, He proved an excellent
leader and inspired the team with his rugged ploy.
Vice-captain Dale McCann was an outstanding
centre-half back, and did not produce a bad game,
Deputy Vice-captain, Peter Bentley came back after
injury to be a tenacious player on the wing.
Peter Wood gave away inches at centre half forward
but tumed in some fine performances. Paul Ryan was a
dashing half-back flanker and teamed very well with
Dale McCann, Mark Backway was a good solid defender
all year, Chris Ray often steadied the side from full
back; Chris Gilmore was a consistently good winger;
Brendan L'Huillier was capable of inspired football at
times; Michael Munday was very handy around the
goals; Mick Flynn was a useful tap-ruckman who always
got his kick in; Ron Deylon improved greatly through the
season to become a reliable back man,
The Form Five contingent was very strong, and will
form a strong nucleus for 1979, MfJrk Lawson was a clever
centreman who used his strength; Terry McGough
proved to be an intelligent ruck-rover and won many
kicks; Phil Hammond saved time after time from the
back pecket; Frank Gleeson roved well all year; Jeft
Breeding played very well when on the ball; Steven
Smith was a great half forward; Jim Madden was a
handy rover; Anthony Barry showed talent at times.
Other players who contributed to the team's success
were Simon Purcell, Ian Wheeler, Alex Morelli and
Michael O'Hara. Thanks to our officials for their hard
work; Tony Todaro (Manager) Michael Love (Runner),
Kevin Jemmeson (Boundary) and Greg Nance (Goal
umpire).
Thanks perticularly to the ladies who provided refreshments
after the home games.
Congratulations to our 3 top footballers for the year:
Best & Fairest: Shane McCarthy,
Runner-up: Dale McCann.
Most Consistent:
Paul Ryan,
Br J ONeill
Coach
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