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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1948
Page
4
The report covers results and standings from the Footscray District League AY and other grades. Altona and Parkside posted notable results, Newport remained unbeaten, and several teams jockeyed for position as the season progresses amid poor field conditions and tight races for percentage.
Sunshine District Football Club endured a rough match against sixth place Melborne Scouts at Selwyn Park, with wind conditions and poor finishing limiting their offense. Scouts led 6.2 to 4.17 after a dominant third quarter as Sunshine struggled to keep pace and commit to attacking plays. Next up Sunshine meets South Framsey at Ehinmen Reserve, while practice and lineup discipline are urged for upcoming games.
Braybrook Football Club defeated South Footscray Mile at Mootscray Oval with strong defense and disciplined play. Parkside Cirade, leading the four, edged ahead amid constant pressure while George Mullengee, a former Braybrook member, remains in Geelong Hospital after a serious accident.
Wet conditions challenged both sides as Deer Park and Newport produced a tense finish. Returnee Jack Neylon led the attack with five goals as Neylon’s side edged Newport 66 to 60 after two weeks out with injury. other scorers included Mumford with two and Hert, Newman, Chatfield, and Hodgson among the names.
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