1300 PLASTA unveiled as 2022 Major Partner

South Melbourne FC is pleased to unveil 1300 PLASTA as the club’s Major Partner for the 2022 NPL Victoria season.

1300 PLASTA provides the complete range of Siniat Plasterboard and associated accessories across Victoria. Their experience, attention to detail and commitment to quality is applied to everything that 1300 PLASTA does from start to finish.

1300 PLASTA is customer-focused and dedicated to meeting the needs, demands and expectations of both residential and commercial clients. Their large fleet of trucks, trailers and utility vehicles allows us to deliver material anywhere, anytime.

The team at 1300 PLASTA and Siniat Plasterboard have been long term supporters of the club, including previously as the club’s Major Partner through the Plastmasta Knauf branding. 2022 will mark the 10th season as a club sponsor.

The 1300 PLASTA brand is also quite common around Lakeside Stadium, including signage throughout the previous NPL season and in the FFA Cup Clash against Melbourne City.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Club President Nicholas Maikousis thanked 1300 PLASTA for their support. “We are thrilled to welcome 1300 PLASTA as the club’s Major Partner in 2022. 1300 PLASTA have been a huge supporter of our club and through all levels of our club and we are excited to see them on the front of our re-designed 2022 playing shirts. We thank Andrew and the Mesourouni family for their continued support.”

1300 PLASTA owner and founder Andrew Mesourouni was thrilled to once again be supporting the club as a Major Partner.

“South Melbourne Hellas FC has been a massive part of the Mesourouni family over 4 generations. It gave us pleasure and security as a young family settling into a foreign country in the early 1960’s. This gave us the opportunity to not only settle, but to meet many families, who we have built life lasting friendships with and are still able to spend and enjoy the end of our working week with one another. This year marks my tenth year as a director of the club and there is no better way to celebrate a proud moment for our family by supporting and honouring our club that has given us so much as the major sponsor. GO SOUTH. ”

We will be unveiling the new 2022 SMFC home shirt and design in early February.

South sign Young Matlida Claudia Mihocic

South Melbourne FC would like to announce the signing of central defender Claudia Mihocic for the 2022 NPLW Victoria season.

Mihocic joins us from Perth Glory in the A-League Women, whilst also coming off an outstanding season as the captain of the FV Emerging side in the NPL.

She joins the club as a huge talent in Australian football, representing her state and country at youth level, including both the junior and young Matildas in the heart of their defence.

She brings a composed and tough option in the back four and someone that coach Sam Young can entrust in his defence.

Speaking to SMFC Media, Samuel Young welcomed Claudia to the club. “Claudia is one of the best up and coming central defenders in the country and we are delighted that she has chosen to play at South Melbourne FC. Claudia’s defensive attributes and ability to drive into midfield with the ball will play a key part in building from a successful 2021 season”

We welcome Claudia to SMFC and wish her all the best in her time with the club.

South add depth its attack, signing Gippsland striker Henri Scott

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce that it has signed Henri Scott for the 2022 NPL Victoria season.

Henri joins the club from State League 1 club Warragul United, with the explosive forward scoring on a dozen occasions during the 2021 season.

A former Bullen junior, Scott will be looking to make an impact in the NPL having made the move from country Victoria in recent weeks.

He will provide the club with another quick goal scoring option in the front third, being able to play either on the wing or as a striker.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Senior Football Director Andrew Mesourouni welcomed Henri to the club. “Henri is a raw talent who has been exceptional in his time at Warragul United. He is looking for an opportunity at the highest level in the state and has committed to moving to Melbourne in order to make his dream a reality. We look forward to seeing him work hard over the pre-season.”

We wish Henri all the best in his time at Lakeside.

South signs Welshman Alun Webb for 2022

South Melbourne FC is thrilled to announce that it has signed Welsh forward Alun Webb for the 2022 NPL Victoria season.

Webb finds himself at Lakeside following a season with fellow NPL club Melbourne Knights, where he found the net on half a dozen occasions and provided numerous assists throughout the first half of the season.

Prior to his time at Somers Street, Webb had a season in Adelaide with the Adelaide Raiders scoring 11 times, as well as numerous successful seasons in the USA and back home in Wales.

The quick Welshman will be looking to emulate the season by fellow countryman Jamie Reed, where he adds significant bite to our front third. This includes being able to play in any position across the front third, including next to Harrison Sawyer or on either wing.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Senior Football Director Andrew Mesourouni welcomed Alun to the club. “We are pleased to have someone of Alun’s quality join the club. With experience in numerous different countries, we are looking at him to have an immediate impact once he links up with the senior team in the coming weeks.”

We look forward to seeing Alun in the blue and white for the upcoming season.

Andy Brennan returns to Lakeside in 2022

South Melbourne FC would like to officially welcome Andy Brennan, with the Tasmanian returning to the club for the upcoming season.

Andy needs no introduction following a standout season in 2015 at South that saw him selected by Newcastle Jets in the A-League. Since his journey with the Jets,

Andy had a short spell with the club before moving to Oakleigh during the 2018 season. He has since also played for Bentleigh and Hume City, while most recently scoring the
winner in the 2021 Dockerty Cup Semi Final.

As many already know, Andy very direct player who can player on either wing or upfront and damage the opposition with his pace combined with strength when going forward.

Speaking to smfc.com.au. SMFC Senior Football Director Andrew Mesourouni welcomed Andy back to Lakeside. “We are excited to have Andy return to SMFC for the upcoming season
and are pleased to have a player of his quality back on the wing. We have fond memories of Andy during his time at the club and we are all looking forward to see him back in
our colours tormenting defenders during 2022.”

Welcome back to Lakeside, Andy!

South sign exciting Queenslander Max Mikkola

South Melbourne FC would like to confirm the signing of forward Max Mikkola for the 2022 NPL Victorian season.

Mikkola joins us following a sensational season in Queensland with Lions FC, scoring 23 times in 31 appearances and forming a key component in his side winning the championship.

His excellent season saw him also rewarded with a place in the NPL Queensland Team of the Year having been recognised as one of the most dangerous attacking players throughout the state.

The left footer is regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in the NPL, with his silky skills and ability to change a game something that South fans can look forward to in 2022.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Football Director Andrew Mesourouni was pleased with our latest acquisition. “Max is an explosive forward that scores exciting goals. He is a massive addition to our 2022 playing group and someone we are excited to have in blue and white Max also is a confident and humble person that is equally excited to join South. We see him as a big player that can make a difference in a big club.”

SMFC vs Melbourne City Ticket Update

South Melbourne FC can confirm that General Tickets will go on sale online this Monday 1st November for our highly anticipated FFA Cup match against Melbourne City to be held on Friday November 12th. Sales will commence online on Monday afternoon.

As previously disclosed, the match will also be limited to those who have received a double vaccination, or to those who hold a medical exemption. Each patron will need to check in to the game using the Services Victoria app, with vaccination to be verified prior to any entry. For supporters aged below 16, vaccination status is discretionary, while those who are unable to use a smartphone to check in, we suggest you bring your vaccination certificate and photo id to the match.

As part of the ticketing arrangements, the following complimentary tickets will be made available for the SMFC family without needing to book online, as a thank you for your unwavering support during these tough times.:

• All 2021 SMFC Financial Members: Categories included: 2021 SMFC Voting Rights (Adult and Concession), 2021 SMFC Season Pass (Adult and Concession), 2021 Covid Renewal
• All Financial Life Members (Only those renewed in 2021).
• One ticket per registered SMFC Junior Player

Members and Players will be allocated times during the next week where they can collect their pass from the club offices. We will have further details of this in the coming days.

There will be no ticket sales in person, with the entire event being sold online.

For those who cannot purchased tickets online,  we suggest you should engage the services of family or friends to secure online tickets.

We look forward to seeing a big crowd at Lakeside as football returns following our lengthy lockdown over the past few months.

Go South!