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South Melbourne FC is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with strength and conditioning sports company, Woodford Sport Science Consulting (WSSC).

Their methods are derived from thousands of hours of experience applied across 1000 athletes and they pride themselves on thoroughly understanding the basic principles of human performance and applying them accordingly to those they coach.

Elite athlete preparation requires an in-depth knowledge of physiological systems, the science behind programming and how they interact with the specific individual. WSSC brings a holistic and innovative edge in performance training that has been derived from years of study integrated with international and Australian elite sport practical exposure.

WSSC coaches create structured programs that have focus on building a variety of physical qualities depending on the athlete’s goals and needs – which could range from strength, power and speed – to facilitate optimal running mechanics and efficient movement in their sport.

Strength underpins power therefore the goal is to develop strong athletes so they can run quicker and be more powerful. This means learning to master body weight before progressing to loaded movements.

Agility and reaction time is honed-in on once the athlete has mastered the above fundamentals.

Aerobic/anaerobic endurance is predominantly addressed in the final stages of their sessions with various short, high intensity, conditioning protocols.

Mobility is a constant focus in their sessions as they integrate various mobility movements throughout rest periods to help the athlete feel better, improve joint health and reduce chance of injury

To learn more about Woodfords Sport Science, visit https://woodfordssc.com/

South Melbourne FC acknowledges the article published this morning (Tuesday 18 February 2020) in the Sydney tabloid media relating to the clubs relationship with former players and containing accusations of players not being paid.

The club was requested to provide a comment on the allegations however was not provided any information or specifics as to who or what they were about. Club representatives asked the author on a number of occasions to provide such details enabling a meaningful response to be outlined however the author refused to do so. This ensured the club was unable to provide a factual and accurate response to the allegations, or even verify if those players involved have ever played for South Melbourne.

The article refers to the club withholding the wages of multiple players. The author of the article reports this as an accusation but continues without providing any substance or evidence to support the claim. More so when South Melbourne advised the author it has not had any contact from the PFA or Football Victoria on any such player dispute, the author simply noted that the PFA has contacted Football Victoria. The fact no contact has been made with the Club adds to the intrigue of the veracity of the accusation and the real motivation behind fabricated stories such as this.

The Club is appalled with this type of journalism and the lack of integrity and transparency demonstrated by the author and publisher. On face value the article appears to be aimed at discrediting NPL clubs and the biggest, South Melbourne FC, in particular rather than an accurate representation of the facts.

South Melbourne has an extensive history of having its Senior Men’s players on professional contracts. This approach ensures consistency, transparency and accountability for both players and the club.

South Melbourne FC welcomes the opportunity to fully professionalise the league and establish the National Second Division. The club has and continues to work proactively with the FFA, the PFA and the AAFC to achieve this. The National Second Division is critical component of Football’s survival and development in this country. It will serve as the peak in a Whole of Football framework whereby any club in any state or territory can embrace aspirational football and, under the promotion and relegation system, make their way to play at the national level. It appears there may be forces opposed to that objective and the growth of the game in Australia.

The club is very comfortable with its position regarding all past and current players. We believe in and welcome the establishment of an independent grievance process for players and clubs to deal with legitimate disputes as they may arise from time to time.

The club notes the statement provided in the article by the PFA does not relate to South Melbourne FC but to NPL clubs generally. South Melbourne has had no correspondence from the PFA dating well back over at least a year relating to any form of player dispute.

Similarly the statement in the article by Football Victoria CEO Peter Filopoulos does not mention South Melbourne FC in any way. The club has received no requests from Football Victoria on any form of player dispute.

The club maintains a positive and constructive working relationship with the PFA and Football Victoria.

The club will continue to support its current and former players with their professional football careers. The club will vigorously defend the integrity of its brand and its players from defamatory publications, in particular where the facts have been knowingly omitted and/or the club is not provided the opportunity to contribute a meaningful response.

South Melbourne FC acknowledges the article published yesterday by the Sydney Morning Herald in relation to the separation of former coach Chris Taylor from the club.

The club has participated in the process in conjunction with FIFA and related parties. FIFA have made a finding on the case however despite repeated requests, FIFA has not provided the South Melbourne FC with the basis for this outcome.

On the basis of legal advice received, the club has made the decision to appeal the matter. FIFA have confirmed the appeal process has now commenced and whilst the matter is before the courts the club will not comment further on the matter at this time.

Annual General Meeting : South Melbourne Hellas Ltd

Saturday, 30 November 2019

Dear Member,

RE: Annual General Meeting

It is advised that the Annual General Meeting of South Melbourne Hellas Club Ltd will be held as follows:

Date: Sunday 22nd December 2019
Time: 11.00 am
Location: 1959 Bar And Grill, Lakeside Stadium
25 Albert Road Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206

The agenda shall include the following:

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting;
2. Finance Report and presentation of Audited Accounts of the Club;
3. Presidents Report;
4. Appointment of Auditors and determination of their remuneration;
5. Election of Board members;
6. Any other business of which due notice shall have been given;

A printed and electronic copy of the Annual Report including the 2019 Audited Financial Accounts will be made available 14 Days prior to the commencement of the AGM where you will be able to download a copy from our website www.smfc.com.au/2019agm . The password to access the Annual Report was issued via email or post to all financial members.  Alternatively, you can contact the club office to have a copy emailed or posted to you.

Board member nomination forms are available to download from our website www.smfc.com.au/2019agm. Alternatively, you can contact the club office to have a copy emailed or posted to you. All nomination forms must signed by the candidate and by two members of the Club, all of whom must be eligible to vote at the AGM. All nomination forms are to be emailed to admin@smfc.com.au or be delivered (in person or by post) to be received by the club no later than 5pm Sunday the 8th of December 2019.

Admission to the AGM will be strictly limited to those financial members of the Club whom are eligible to vote. To confirm your eligibility to vote you can contact by emailing admin@smfc.com.au or calling (03) 9645 9797.

Kind Regards

Mario Vinaccia
Secretary

SMH AGM Documentation

• SMH Board Member Nomination Form
• SMH Financials (2019)
• SMH Articles of Association (Constitution)

Annual General Meeting : South Melbourne FC Pty Ltd

Saturday, 30 November 2019

Dear Member,

RE: Annual General Meeting

It is advised that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of South Melbourne Football Club Ltd will be held as follows:

Date: Sunday 22nd December 2019
Time: 11.45 am
Location: 1959 Bar And Grill, Lakeside Stadium
25 Albert Road Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206

The agenda shall include the following:

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting;
2. Finance Report and presentation of Audited Accounts of the Club;
3. Presidents Report;
4. Appointment of Auditors and determination of their remuneration;
5. Election of Board members;
6. Any other business of which due notice shall have been given;

A printed and electronic copy of the Annual Report including the 2019 Audited Financial Accounts will be made available 14 Days prior to the commencement of the AGM where you will be able to download a copy from our website www.smfc.com.au/2019agm. The password to access the Annual Report was issued via email or post to all financial members. Alternatively, you can contact the club office to have a copy emailed or posted to you.

Board member nomination forms are available to download from our website www.smfc.com.au/2019agm. Alternatively, you can contact the club office to have a copy emailed or posted to you. All nomination forms must signed by the candidate and by two members of the Club, all of whom must be eligible to vote at the AGM. All nomination forms are to be emailed to admin@smfc.com.au or be delivered (in person or by post) to be received by the club no later than 5pm Sunday the 8th of December 2019.

Admission to the AGM will be strictly limited to those financial members of the Club whom are eligible to vote. To confirm your eligibility to vote you can contact by emailing admin@smfc.com.au or calling (03) 9645 9797.

Kind Regards

Mario Vinaccia
Secretary

SMFC AGM Documentation

• SMFC Board Member Nomination Form
• SMFC Financials (2019)
• SMFC Constitution