South Melbourne FC would like to confirm that it has signed 25 year old Brazilian Oliver Minatel for the 2018 season. The attacking midfielder joins us following a time in the highly regarded PSV Youth System, as well as throughout the USA and Canada, where he last featured for the Richmond Kickers in 2017. He...
South overcome Guangzhou in complete pre-season performance
South Melbourne put three past Chinese Super League opponents Guangzhou R&F F.C. last night at Lakeside Stadium. In a unique opportunity for the NPL Victoria side, it took only ten minutes for Milos Lujic to draw blood against Guangzhou. Iqi Jawadi continued his impressive pre-season form, winning the ball in the middle of the park...
Jawadi Returns for Season 2018
South Melbourne FC would like to confirm that it has re-signed Championship Winner Iqi Jawadi for the 2018 season. Jawadi returns to the club following 18 months away, having stints at both Oakleigh Cannons and Dandenong Thunder. Prior to this, he played in 95 matches for South, scoring on 9 occasions and being an integral...
Bray signs 2-year-deal at South Melbourne
South Melbourne FC can confirm the signing of experienced goalkeeper, Alastair Bray on a 2-year-deal. Alastair joins South Melbourne after a distinguished career across the A-League, and NPL Victoria. After playing at Bentleigh Greens, he was given his first opportunity with a senior deal at the Central Coast Mariners. A move back to Melbourne beckoned...
Kolman Appointed Senior Mens Coach
South Melbourne FC are delighted to announce Sasa Kolman as Senior Coach for the 2018 NPL Victoria season. Kolman is a familiar face to those at the club. He joined the South family for the 2014 season as a youth coach and has held numerous youth based positions since that time. He was elevated to Under 20s coach mid...
Club statement on Senior Mens coach, Chris Taylor
South Melbourne FC can today confirm that the club has parted ways with head coach, Chris Taylor. Taylor’s coaching journey at South Melbourne comes to an end after four and a half years, having joined in July 2013 from Dandenong Thunder. During his time at the club, he secured the league and entrance into the...
SMFC at Women in Football Forum
South Melbourne FC is proud to have participated in the Women in Football Forum recently at AAMI Park. Representatives of SMFC attended the two day forum and together with many of our players witnessed a fantastic win by the Matilda’s over China. The forum bought together over three hundred participants including clubs, sports administrators, government...
Zaparas Lawyers joins club for 2018 season
South Melbourne FC would like to welcome the team from Zaparas Lawyers as our latest Club & Media Partner, as we look towards the 2018 NPL Victoria season. As part of the launch, we present the top senior goals by the club for 2017, with TWELVE goals in the highlights package below to choose from...
Marafioti selected for Young Socceroos squad
South Melbourne FC is delighted to announce the selection of Giordano Marafioti in the Young Socceroos Squad for it’s upcoming tour of Qatar. Over the past few seasons Marafioti has grown into a dynamic and explosive striker, including dominating through the NPL Victoria Under 20 competition in 2017. With 22 league goals to his name,...
South to host Members Information Session
South Melbourne FC would like to welcome all of its members for a special club information session at the 1959 Bar & Grill on Tuesday 12th September. The session will aim to allow the Board of Directors to engage with its members, while being able to receive feedback regarding many areas of the club at...