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The Sports Camps Australia network in association with the South Melbourne Football Club are excited to offer a 3-day soccer camp for athletes between the ages of 8 – 12 years. Held in the school holidays on the 19th – 21st of January on Fields 18 and 19 of Albert Park, players will be grouped according to age and ability.

A staff of experienced and accredited coaches work alongside Camp Director Matthew Borowicz providing a structured and enjoyable soccer development program. South Melbourne FC aims to provide a fun and learning environment for all those who come to play, irrespective of skill level.

If the weather is wet, the activities will be held indoors, with modified coaching exercises and activities undertaken.

Highlights Include:

• Each camper receives a Sports Camps Australia Nike Soccer T-Shirt
• Use of Albert Park facilities.
• Players grouped by age and ability.
• Skill and talent specific drills and coaching.
• Camp certificate and evaluation.
• Opportunity to train and spend a week with South Melbourne FC

Only 3km from the heart of the city, Albert Park is popular for a range of activities like dog walking, jogging, cycling, sailing and rowing. Apart from the lake itself, other attractions include sporting facilities, ovals, playgrounds, restaurants and a 5km walking and running track. Sporting facilities include a golf driving range, gymnasium and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

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Almost three months since lifting the inaugural PS4 National Premier League Victoria championship, South Melbourne’s senior squad reported for training on Monday night.

In warm conditions in Albert Park, the senior team were joined by the Under 20 squad as well as a number of trialists to form a large group of participants in the first session of the 2015 campaign.

The session would also provide a first coaching appearance for our new Senior Assistant Coach Dimitri Tsiaras, who made the seemless transition into the role following his retirement as a player last month. Tsiaras was also joined by Under 20 manager Sasa Kolman who also helped Chris Taylor put the players through their paces.

Also joining his new side for training was Bonel Obradovic after signing from Oakleigh Cannons over the break. Obradovic was the only one of the new signings to train on Monday, with Luke Adams, David Stirton and Andy Brennan all finalising their existing commitments before heading to Melbourne.

The squad will train solidly throughout December, before embarking on a series of friendly matches in the new year in preparation for the new season.

Keep an eye on smfc.com.au and all social media pages for an exclusive look at our pre-season, including any new signings, friendly matches and all other relevant information in the lead up to Round 1 in late February.

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The AFS 2014 Youth Tournament wrapped up for another year on Sunday with South Melbourne’s six teams at reaching the Semi Final stage, with some age groups reaching their respective Grand Final.

It was a challenging tournament with three games on the Saturday and at least two or three games on the Sunday, some back-to-back. The weather conditions were perfect and the facilities in Shepparton were well set up to cater for eight consecutive matches at a time.

South Melbourne would like to recognise the efforts of all players taking part in this gala event, as well as parents and the coaching teams who supported them. The Australian Football Skool ran a very professional tournament and thanks must go to our friends at Shepparton United SC for their hospitality over the weekend.

Under 11 team
The Under 11 team were drawn in Under 12 Group A where they finished third. They defeated Goulburn Valley Suns 1-0, drew 1-1 with Adelaide Comets and were defeated 1-2 by Heidelberg.

In the Plate finals, the team defeated LPNK 5-0 and then Clifton Hill 5-0 to progress to the Plate Grand Final where they met Beaumaris. The team went down to a strong Beaumaris team 1-2.

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Under 12 team
The Under 12 team were drawn in Group C where they finished on top and undefeated. They recorded wins over Springvale White Eagles (6-0), Beaumaris Wolves (9-0) and Clifton Hill (7-0).

In the Cup Quarter Final, the Under 12 team defeated Essendon Royals 2-0 to play Heidelberg United. In the Semi Final it was a 1-0 win over Heidelberg to move into the Grand Final. They met the Springvale White Eagles and with the scores at 0-0 it headed to penalties. South Melbourne faced a penalty shootout and were defeated by the White Eagles 0(2)-0(4).

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Under 13 team
The Under 13 team were drawn in Under 14 Group A where they finished third. They defeated Gippsland SL 6-0 however went down to Murray United 2-3 and Dandenong Thunder 1-3.

In the Plate finals, the Under 13s defeated the Ricki Herbert Football Academy from New Zealand 4-0 and then Goulburn Valley Suns 2-0 to progress to the Plate Grand Final where they met the Springvale White Eagles. South were successful in the Grand Final taking the win over the White Eagles.

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Under 14 team
The Under 14 team were drawn in Group C where they finished first and were undefeated. They recorded wins over the Goulburn Valley Suns (8-0), Shepparton United U16 Girls (15-0) and Dandenong City (6-0).

The Under 14s were defeated 0-1 by Dandenong Thunder in the Semi-Final. Dandenong Thunder went on to win the Grand Final 2-0 over Heidelberg United.

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Under 15 team
The Under 15 team were drawn in the Under 16 Group A where they finished sixth. The team were defeated by the Ricki Herbert Football Academy from New Zealand (0-3), Springvale White Eagles (0-1) and Dandenong Thunder (0-3).

In the Semi Final, the Under 15s defeated LPNK 4-0 and progressed to the Plate Grand Final meeting the Goulburn Valley Suns. South Melbourne would win the Grand Final 2-0 to secure the Under 15 Plate trophy.

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Under 16 team
The Under 16 team were drawn in Group B where they finished on top and undefeated. They defeated Malvern City (2-0), Goulburn Valley Suns (7-0) and LPNK (4-0).

In the Quarter-Finals the team defeated Beaumaris 4-0 however they were defeated by Malvern City 1-3 in the Semi-Finals. Malvern City would go on to win the Grand Final 1(5)-1(4) in the penalty shoot-out with Dandenong Thunder.

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South Melbourne FC and BenQ Australia are excited to team up to offer one lucky South Melbourne fan the opportunity to win a brand new living room projector!

BenQ Australia have launched two new models to their projector line up in the new and improved W1070+ and W1080ST+- both ‘living room’ projectors – that is, home entertainment models, designed to provide maximum impact for minimal buck.

The W1070+ and W1080ST+ upgraded models take content to a new level, combining 3D-readiness and the realism of Full HD 1080p picture quality with new exciting features such as streaming and mirroring capabilities for devices equipped with Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) to allow the transfer of small-screen content from any portable device.

Featuring BenQ’s Colourific™ image quality, producing more than 1 billion colours on the screen in razor-sharp clarity, the W1070+ and W1080ST+ have a 2200 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio. The projectors are also ISFccc-certified by the Imaging Science Foundation® (ISF®) enabling viewers to enjoy a professionally calibrated picture with two optimised modes – ISF Day and ISF Night.

The W1070+ model can be purchased at the RRP of $1,299, while the W1080ST+ model can be purchased at the RRP $1,399. For further information, or stockist information visit http://videoprojector.benq.com.au or call 1300 130 336.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, BenQ Australia Product Manager Andrew Lambkin said “We’ve taken two enormously successful projectors and made them even better, incorporating enhanced benefits and flexible setup options that allow users to install and easily integrate the projectors with their MHL devices. These new projectors deliver more vibrant colours and richer contrast levels for the ultimate in big screen entertainment”.

As part of the launch, BenQ is giving away one of its newest living room projectors to one lucky South Melbourne fan. To go into draw, all you have to do is enter your both your name and email address below. You have until Friday 12th December 2014 5pm to enter the draw.

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The entire South Melbourne FC family would like to extend its deep condolences and wishes to the Kilias family on the passing of Adamantios Kilias.

A former member and fan of the club, Kilias is also the uncle of Costas Kilias, who is also a long time friend of the club and will be known to many South fans through both his legal career and his acting career starring in many local films and TV series.

South Melbourne FC will participate in the two day AFS 2014 Gala Tournament in Shepparton this weekend. A total of sixty two teams from thirty seven clubs and academies are participating in a showcase of junior football talent. This includes clubs from New South Wales, South Australia and New Zealand. South Melbourne is the largest supporter of the tournament sending six youth teams to participate.

Australia Football Skools is a football development program run in Victoria from March to October each year and includes an interzone competition. Their focus event is the Gala Tournament and 2014 is the eighth edition of this annual competition. Australia Football Skools is a strong supporter of regional football and again this year the tournament returns to Shepparton.

The tournament is expected to bring together over two thousand players, parents and friends to the regional centre and is a vote of confidence not just in Shepparton but the strength of the region.

South Melbourne will be fielding teams across six age groups from Under 11s through to Under 16s. Each team will play three matches on the Saturday and at least one finals match on the Sunday morning. The tournament will provide an opportunity to play against teams South Melbourne may otherwise never share the field with and additionally this will be the first opportunity for our 2015 squads to come together in a competitive environment during their spring training program.

South Melbourne Under 11s

The Under 11s will be participating in the Under 12 age group of the tournament and have been drawn in Group A. Their matches are as follows:

· Saturday 9:00am against Heidelberg United
· Saturday 1:00pm against Goulburn Valley Suns
· Saturday 5:00pm against Adelaide Comets

South Melbourne Under 12s

The Under 12s will be participating in the Under 12 age group of the tournament and have been drawn in Group C. Their matches are as follows:

· Saturday 9:00am against Springvale White Eagles
· Saturday 1:00pm against Beaumaris Wolves
· Saturday 3:00pm against Clifton Hill

South Melbourne Under 13s

The Under 13s will be participating in the Under 14 age group of the tournament and have been drawn in Group B. Their matches are as follows:

· Saturday 10:00am against Dandenong Thunder
· Saturday 2:00pm against Murray United
· Saturday 6:00pm against Gippsland SL

South Melbourne Under 14s

The Under 14s will be participating in the Under 14 age group of the tournament and have been drawn in Group C. Their matches are as follows:

· Saturday 10:00am against Goulburn Valley Suns
· Saturday 2:00pm against Shepparton United (Under 16 Girls)
· Saturday 6:00pm against Dandenong City

South Melbourne Under 15s

The Under 15s will be participating in the Under 16 age group of the tournament and have been drawn in Group A. Their matches are as follows:

· Saturday 11:00am against Ricki Herbert Football Academy (New Zealand)
· Saturday 3:00pm against Springvale White Eagles
· Saturday 6:00pm against Dandenong Thunder

South Melbourne Under 16s

The Under 16s will be participating in the Under 16 age group of the tournament and have been drawn in Group B. Their matches are as follows:

· Saturday 11:00am against Malvern City
· Saturday 3:00pm against Goulburn Valley Suns
· Saturday 6:00pm against LPNK Soccer Academy

Note: These fixtures were correct at the time of publishing however South Melbourne players, parents and friends who may be attending should remain in contact with the club coaching team for up to date information on matches.

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce the signing of utility player Bonel Obradovic for the 2015 National Premier League Victoria season.

Obradovic is a familiar name in Victorian football, having represented both Northcote City and the Oakleigh Cannons in recent seasons. It was at Northcote where Obradovic played his role in the side that won th 2013 Victorian Premier League Championship.

He was also part of the Young Socceroos and Australian Under 20 side, as well as graduating from the Australian Institute of Sport.

With the signing of Obradovic, the Club has added yet another versatile player to the senior squad, with the 24 year old able to play many roles including midfield and either right or left full back.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Football Director Nicholas Maikousis was pleased with the acquisition. “Bonel is a player that has been on our radar for quite a while now. He is an experienced and exceptional player and we cannot wait to have him part of our Club in 2015.”

Also speaking to smfc.com.au. Obradovic was excited about the move. “I’m very excited to join the biggest club in Australia and link up with my former teammates Milos Lujic and Michael Eager. I’m looking forward to a successful season with South Melbourne.”

South Melbourne FC welcomes Bonel Obradovic to the Club and wishes him the best for the upcoming season.

South Melbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of New Zealand youth representative Luke Adams from Waitakere United.

The 20 year old defender who was born in Melbourne and holds an Australian passport, made his debut for his current side at just 15, becoming one of the youngest players to debut in New Zealand’s national football league, the ASB Premiership.

After making his senior debut for Waitakere United, Adams had two spells with English club Birmingham City including a three-match tour of Slovakia with their under-18 side. Whilst trialling with Derby County, Adams sustained a serious knee injury, but did enough to secure a one year contract with the Rams. Released by Derby County a year later, Adams signed with A League outfit Wellington Phoenix, after impressing on trial. In total, Adams played three matches with the Phoenix, but was unable to secure a spot in the starting eleven.

Adams is well recognised for his leadership qualities both on and off the park, with the young defender having captained both New Zealand’s Under 17 and Under 20 sides. Along with SMFC defender James Musa, Adams was called up to the New Zealand National Team in May 2014 for the friendly against South Africa in Auckland.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Football Director Nicholas Maikousis said “its terrific to have further strengthened our defence with the addition of Luke. With his international experience and leadership qualities, Luke is looking forward to a big year ahead with South Melbourne.

Also speaking to smfc.com.au, Luke Adams could not contain his excitement. “I am looking forward to joining such a great club with a big and proud history. I also look forward playing along side a couple of other Kiwis in James Musa and captain Michael Eagar who i have tremendous respect for.”

South Melbourne FC welcomes Luke Adams to the Club and wishes him the best for the upcoming season.

South Melbourne FC is excited to announce the signing of South Hobart striker Andy Brennan ahead of the 2015 NPL Victoria season.

After an injury interrupted year in the Victorian Premier League with Bentleigh Greens in 2013, Brennan returned to Tasmania in 2014 and took the state by storm.

Brennan joins the Club after a stunning year for South Hobart, where he scored 25 League goals and played a major role in his side winning the NPL Tasmania (Victory League) Championship. On a personal level, Brennan’s exceptional season saw him take out the South Hobart Best and Fairest award and he also finished second in the 2014 Tasmanian Mitsubishi Best and Fairest award for the best player in the state.

Brennan also played a leading role in South Hobart’s qualification for the 2014 FFA Cup and PlayStation 4 NPL Finals Series. Many will recall how Brennan’s pace caused the South defence all sorts of problems during South’s difficult 0-1 victory against South Hobart at the South Hobart Ground on Saturday 20 September.

Twenty One year old Brennan will provide South Melbourne FC with a versatile player across the front half of the ground. He is able to play in multiple positions, including on either wing, behind the strikers or as a centre-forward. His elite speed, ability to take on defenders and a thirst for goal has made him one of the most prolific goal scorers in Tasmanian football.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, South Melbourne FC Football Director Nicholas Maikousis was pleased to have the young talent arrive at Lakeside Stadium. “Andy is a very exciting young talent who has been doing extremely well in Tasmania. We believe that with some hard work, he will be able to adapt to the game in Victoria and provide us with another attacking option for the 2015 season. He certainly caused us some headaches when we last played South Hobart and we look forward to him commencing his journey with us.”

Also speaking to smfc.com.au, Brennan could not contain his excitement at joining the club “I’m thrilled to join such a big club in South Melbourne. With the history behind the club and the people who are involved with it now it’s looks to be an exciting prospect ahead.”

South Melbourne FC welcomes Andy Brennan to the Club and wishes him the best for the upcoming season. Also, stay tuned for a major announcement regarding South Hobart and South Melbourne FC.

Andy Brennan’s 2014 South Hobart Highlights

South Melbourne FC is extremely pleased to confirm that the recently retired Dimitri Tsiaras has been appointed as the Club’s new Senior Assistant Coach ahead of the 2015 PS4 National Premier League Victoria season.

Having arrived at Lakeside Stadium as a player at the beginning of the 2012 Victorian Premier League season, Dimi represented the Club with distinction on 40 occasions (34 League games and 6 Dockerty Cup games). He had several leadership roles during his playing career at Lakeside Stadium, standing in as vice-captain and as captain on various occasions. Prior to his arrival at South, Tsiaras had been Captain of the Richmond Eagles in the VPL and led them to the Minor Premiership and an eventual Grand Final appearance in 2010.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, Head Coach Chris Taylor was elated with the appointment. “I’m delighted to have Dimi on board as a key member in our coaching structure. He is well respected and has become a leader and mentor for our younger players, making the transition from player to a coach an obvious choice. Being a member of last years championship winning squad, Dimi played a crucial role and understands the culture and philosophy we are creating at South Melbourne FC.”

As a life long supporter, we would like to congratulate Dimi Tsiaras on his appointment and wish him all the best for his new role next season.