South Melbourne FC would like to announce the re-signing of Senior Women’s Coach Socrates Nicolaides for the 2017 NPL Victoria Season. Nicolaides has played a large part in the club’s success over recent seasons, with the Senior Women winning three titles in a row. The success and style of football that Nicolaides has implemented into our...
McCormick switches Green to Blue for 2017 season
South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce the signing of Liam McCormick from NPL Victoria club, Bentleigh Greens. McCormick joins the club following an extremely successful period with the Greens, where the tough and hard working utility played an integral role in the club’s Championship success in 2015, as well two large FFA Cup performances...
SMFC announce 2017 Senior Men’s Coaching Structure
South Melbourne FC would like to confirm its senior coaching structure alongside Chris Taylor for the 2017 NPL Men’s Season. Chris Marshall will continue his role as the Club’s Senior Adviser, providing Taylor with trusted support both during the week’s training, game day preparation and on match days in the same manner as 2016. Despite...
Francesco Stella re-joins SMFC for 2017 NPL Season
South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce the signing of Francesco Stella for the 2017 NPL Victoria season, with the midfielder joining from Norwegian Second Division Club Nest Sotra. Stella re-joins South 8 years following his initial debut with the club, with the former SMFC Under 21 Player of the Year having already played 19...
Theodore takes break for 2017 season
South Melbourne FC would like to confirm that Championship Winner and Club Hall of Fame Member Mathew Theodore has stepped aside from football in 2017 due to increased work commitments. Theodore joined the club in 2014 from Dandenong Thunder and immediately made an impact at Lakeside, helping the club win the inaugural NPL Championship and...
Zinni returns home for 2017 season
South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce the signing of Stefan Zinni from Melbourne City for the 2017 NPL Victoria season. In his three seasons with City, Zinni took part in four senior matches throughout the A-League and FFA Cup competitions, whilst mainly featuring in their youth and NPL team. Throughout this period, the quick winger managed...
Josh Hodes elevated from Under 20s to Senior List
South Melbourne FC is proud to announce that it has promoted Youth player Joshua Hodes to the Senior Roster for the 2017 NPL Victoria season. Hodes was identified by Sasa Kolman three years ago during Pre-Season and has been a standout performer, including winning the Club’s Under 20s Player of the Year in 2016. His...
Central Defender Fetahagić joins Club
South Melbourne is pleased to confirm that Ajdin Fetahagić has become Chris Taylor’s third signing ahead of the 2017 NPL season. The tough centre-back began his senior career with Queensland side Western Pride before signing his first professional contract with FK Velez Mostar in Bosnia. Having spent time abroad, Fetahagić returned home to play with...
South capture Pavlou for 2017 NPL Season
South Melbourne are delighted to announce the signing of Luke Pavlou for the upcoming 2017 NPL season. The 19-year-old, who plays as a central midfielder, began his Senior career with Queensland side Eastern Suburbs before moving onto the Brisbane Roar youth team, where he made 19 appearances. After impressing Interim Coach at the time Frans...
SMFC unveil Luvarc as 2017 Major Sponsor
South Melbourne FC is excited to unveil Luvarc as the club’s Major Partner for the 2017 National Premier Leagues season. As part of the agreement, the Luvarc logo will be proudly displayed on all of the club’s Puma attire (Male and Female), including on the front of the home and away playing shirt of all...