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Thursday, 14 May 2009 2:18 PM

By George Kouroumalis

In an exciting development for the club, South Melbourne FC has been involved in the making of a documentary mini-series that outlines the Greek Community’s involvement in Sport and Sporting clubs around Australia, and across the globe.

The documentary, which is filmed and produced by the Hellenic National Broadcasting Service ERT , will be a worldwide 26 episode documentary series that will cover all sporting organisations and individuals that have some form of Hellenic background and or influence.

South Melbourne FC was chosen by the ERT directors to be the featured organisation in Victoria, with an entire feature episode dedicated to the club.

Within the episode, ERT representatives interviewed with some SMFC legends including the great Jimmy Armstrong, Takis Mantarakis, Ulysses Kokkinos, Andreas Roussis, Jim Pyrgolios and Manny Poulakakis, each of whom assisted in telling the story about the history of this great club.

As well as recording interviews with past legends, the production crew also filmed the Altona Magic match on Sunday, as well as recording interviews with SMFC coaching staff, players and club officials.

The episode dedicated to South Melbourne FC is due to be screened worldwide via ERT World in September this year.

Image: ERT Reporter Elena Bouzala pictured with SMFC Sales & Events Director George Triantos

Thursday, 14 May 2009 10:10 AM

By John Kyrou | Photo by Craig Varty

South Melbourne FC will be looking to firmly hold onto second spot on the league ladder when it travels to Chaplin Reserve on Sunday to take on Sunshine George Cross. An away win will almost certainly see South complete the first half of the season in second position on the table.

Since beginning 2009 with two straight losses at home, the Blues have been undefeated in eight matches. South will enter Sunday’s match in good form, following a 2-0 home win against Altona last Sunday, its third clean sheet of the season. The victory allowed South to cling onto second spot thanks to a slightly better goal difference over third-placed Heidelberg.

Sunshine will enter Sunday’s match on a four match unbeaten run. Like South, George Cross also began the season slowly but in recent weeks has consolidated its position in the league. Sunshine is only one point from 5th position despite presently sitting in eighth spot and will no doubt be highly motivated for a positive result against South to further push up the table.

The Sunshine players for the South defence to watch out for are Johnny Sapazovski and George Papadopoulos. The pair has only scored four goals in total this season; however those goals have directly influenced George Cross’ unbeaten form in the last month. South’s defence has recorded two clean sheets in a row however has proven to be shaky. If the defence is able to contain Papadopoulos and Sapazovski’s influence on the match, the away side should be able to force a result.

Sunday’s contest will be the 54th league meeting between the two sides. Battles have been taking place in both the VPL and the old National Soccer League since 1961. In the first ever league meeting between the sides, South defeated George Cross 1-0 in front of around 8,500 spectators at Olympic Park. Prior to joining the NSL in 1977, South enjoyed 13 wins, George Cross won 8 times and the sides drew 11 times.

The battles resumed when Sunshine joined the NSL in 1984. South enjoyed 9 wins, George Cross 6 and only one draw was registered. One of South’s greatest wins was in the 1990/91 season when the home side came back from a 1-3 deficit to beat George Cross 4-3 at Middle Park. It has been all square since South’s return to the VPL in 2005, with 2 wins apiece and 2 draws between the two sides.

Sunday’s match kicks off at 3pm at Chaplin Reserve.

Sunshine George Cross v South Melbourne FC – An Overview

First VPL match:
Round 5, 1961
South Melbourne 1-0 Sunshine George Cross
(SMFC Goal: Savvas Salapasidis)
Venue: Olympic Park

First NSL match:
Round 8, 1984
South Melbourne 0-1 Sunshine George Cross
Venue: Middle Park

Last NSL match:
Round 20, 1990/91
Sunshine George Cross 0-1 South Melbourne
(SMFC Goal: Con Boutsianis)
Venue: Skinner Reserve

Last VPL match:
Round 24, 2007
South Melbourne 0-2 Sunshine George Cross
Venue: Bob Jane Stadium

Total Games (League): 54
South Melbourne Wins: 24
Sunshine GC Wins: 16
Draws: 14

Highest Aggregate Score:
Round 17, 1989 NSL
Sunshine George Cross 2-5 South Melbourne
(SMFC Goals: Steve Tasios x2, Harry Micheil, Ange Postecoglou, Kimon Taliadoros)
Venue: Chaplin Reserve

Round 7, 1990/91 NSL
South Melbourne 4-3 Sunshine George Cross
(SMFC Goals: Peter Tsolakis, Mike Petersen, Paul Trimboli, Kimon Taliadoros)
Venue: Middle Park

SMFC Biggest Win:
Round 3, 1974 VPL
South Melbourne 5-1 Sunshine George Cross
(SMFC Goals: Jim Armstrong x2, Andy Savage, Ron Smith, Nick Nechvoglod)
Venue: Middle Park

SGC Biggest Win:
Round 6, 1988 NSL
South Melbourne 1-4 Sunshine George Cross
(SMFC Goal: Steve Tasios)
Venue: Middle Park

Last 5 Meetings:

Round 24, 2007
South Melbourne 0-2 George Cross   (Bob Jane Stadium)

Round 15, 2007
George Cross 0-2 South Melbourne   (Chaplin Reserve)

Round 20, 2006
South Melbourne 1-1 George Cross   (Bob Jane Stadium)

Round 7, 2006
George Cross 1-0 South Melbourne   (Chaplin Reserve)

Round 21, 2005
George Cross 0-0 South Melbourne   (Chaplin Reserve)

Monday, 11 May 2009 9:28 AM

South Melbourne has extended its unbeaten run to 8 games after defeating reigning champions Altona Magic 2-0 at Bob Jane Stadium on Sunday.

Both teams came into the contest on 17 competition points, with the knowledge that a win would see them sit comfortably in equal second on the table by the end of the round.

South came into the game without veteran Vaughan Coveny who missed the critical match, whilst Altona were missing the experienced Steven Laurie.

The game started off in a fairly timid manner, with the first chance on goal coming in the 8th minute when a Steven O’Dor header was directed into the arms of custodian Bojo Jevedjevic.

The home side continued to pepper the Altona goal face and once again had an opportunity to take the lead in the 12th minute, when some lovely interplay at the corner of the area culminated in Fernando hitting a powerful shot inches wide of the target.

South were dominating proceedings and almost had the opener again through a long range attempt by Fernando. In an unlucky piece of play, he carved his way into an opening just outside the area before hitting another hard shot onto the target with goalkeeper Jevdjevic once again making the critical catch.

The Blues did hit the lead in the 31st minute when a lovely sweeping move forward found the feet of 4 South players, before Goran Zoric cut back the ball into the path of Gianni De Nittis. With the goal beckoning, De Nittis slammed the ball past the keeper to give his side a well deserved 1-0 advantage.

Altona’s first opportunity for the opening half came in the 46th minute when a speculative long range attempt by Carl Recchia was fumbled by Tommi Tomich. The resultant rebound then found its way to the heavily marked Michael Curcija who opted to lay the ball back into the path of Recchia. With Tomich hurrying back into position, Recchia hit a disappointing drive wide of the target.

The second half continued in the same manner as the first with South Melbourne dominating the early stages.

The Blues only had to wait until the 55th minute to score its second goal, after De Nittis was fouled just outside the area. With the crowd urging the home team on, Fernando stepped up and hit a wonderful free kick to the back post, where it was met by the hard working Shane Nunes who managed to steer the ball into the back of the net.

South continued to bombard the Altona penalty area for the remaining half an hour without any real reward, with Goran Zoric and Fernando missing a plethora of half chances throughout the half.

The closest chance came in the 89th minute when the diminutive attacking player turned the Altona defence inside and out before hitting a cracking shot just wide of the target.

With the three points, South jump back into second place with a tricky away fixture next Sunday against Sunshine, whilst Altona must pick up the pieces as it hosts the Melbourne Knights in what is looming as a must win game.

Friday, 8 May 2009 10:27 AM

After an uninspiring draw last weekend, South Melbourne FC will be out to consolidate second position on the table against the highly rated former champions Altona Magic on Sunday.

Since dropping the opening two games of the season, South has gone on a seven game unbeaten run, with the lakeside team also dominating their attacking end, scoring 19 goals in those 7 unbeaten games. With Goran Zoric and Vaughan Coveny once again expected to lead the charge in this part of the ground, South will be looking to assert their attacking dominance from the outset.

Sitting just behind these two will be Fernando De Moraes, with the Brazilian about to join a unique and prestigious club in playing his 100th club game for South Melbourne FC. Since being recruited by the club in 2005, Fernando has asserted himself as one of the premier midfielders in the competition, with his silky skills and ability to score important goals something that stands out.

The current Futsalroo will be supported in the middle of the park by the hard working trio of Sebastian Petrovic, Joseph Youssef and captain Rama Tavsancioglu, who is starting to relish his role with the armband.

In defence, former Altona Magic club captain Stiven Mrkela is likely to retain his position in the heart of the defence along side Steven O’Dor, with Rhodri Payne and Shane Nunes also part of the back four.

Despite a relatively slow start to 2009, Altona Magic have snuck under the radar of many football pundits to join South in equal second on the table.

In an impressive starting line-up, Altona Magic coach Vlado Tortevski is likely to rely heavily on the services of four former South Melbourne players that include the defensive trio of Steve Laurie, Con Anthopoulos and Carl Recchia, whilst the very dangerous Michael Curcija up front will look to score against his former club.

In his 6 seasons at the club, Curcija amassed 143 games as a player and managed to find the net on 53 occasions. He also managed to score South Melbourne’s final ever NSL goal in the 2003/04 season, after scoring the opening goal in the minor semi final against Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Sunday’s game kicks-off at 4pm and all South Melbourne FC members, sponsors and supporters are urged to attend and support the boys in their attempts to clinch another home victory.  

Wednesday, 6 May 2009 1:34 PM

By John Kyrou

Fernando de Moraes looks set to make his 100th league appearance for South Melbourne FC in Sunday’s match against Altona at Bob Jane Stadium.

Fernando made his debut in the 1-0 loss away at Green Gully in round 9 of the 2005 VPL season. It took him seven matches to score his first goal for the club, but the finish was definitely worth the wait. His 87th minute free kick against the Frankston Pines at BJS in round 16 sealed a 3-1 win for the home side. Fernando went on to score two more goals for the season as South made the Preliminary Final. Unfortunately, his penalty miss against Heidelberg at the Olympic Village came at a large cost, as the Bergers held on to win the match 1-0 and deny South a Grand Final spot.

Fernando’s 2006 season was what elevated him to superstar status at Lakeside. He took all before him in South’s championship-winning season and the culmination was his turn and cross from the left that enabled Gianni de Nittis to head home the winning goal in the Grand Final against Altona. Fernando’s outstanding Grand Final performance was recognised as he was awarded the Jimmy Rooney Medal for Best Afield. The icing on the cake was a clean sweep of all the individual club awards, as Fernando won both the SMFC and Clarendon Corner Most Valuable Player of the Year awards, as well as finishing as the club’s top goal scorer for the season with 12 goals.

While the Futsalroo’s form in recent seasons has not been as outstanding as his form of 2006, he has still proved to be a valuable and key member of the side. Despite struggling in 2008, Fernando still finished as the club’s leading goal scorer (9 goals). Three goals this season sees him sitting in equal second spot (with Vaughan Coveny) in the club’s goal scoring, with only Goran Zoric ahead (6 goals).

South Melbourne FC congratulates Fernando de Moraes on his milestone and wishes him all the best for Sunday’s game and for the rest of the season. Supporters are encouraged to attend Sunday’s match to help Fernando and the team consolidate second spot on the league ladder.

Fernando de Moraes – SMFC Statistics:
DOB 21st January 1980
Debut v Green Gully (round 9, 2005 @ Green Gully Reserve, 1-0 loss)
2006 SMFC Most Valuable Player of the Year
2006 Clarendon Corner Most Valuable Player of the Year
Member of the 2006 VPL championship team
2006 SMFC Leading Goal Scorer (12 goals)
2006 Jimmy Rooney Medal (Man of the match in Grand Final)
Member of the 2007 Hellenic Cup championship team
50th match v Altona Magic (round 8, 2007 @ BJS, 1-3 loss)
2008 SMFC Leading Goal Scorer (9 goals)
Member of the 2009 Hellenic Cup championship team

Season Breakdown:
2005 – 17 games (14 starts, 3 subs), 3 goals
2006 – 26 games (25 starts, 1 sub), 12 goals
2007 – 22 games (18 starts, 4 subs), 4 goals
2008 – 25 games (23 starts, 2 subs), 9 goals
2009 – 9 games (8 starts, 1 sub), 3 goals
Total – 99 games (88 starts, 11 subs), 31 goals

Monday, 4 May 2009 12:10 AM

Photo by Craig Varty

A stubborn and disciplined defensive performance by Oakleigh has seen the Cannons leave Bob Jane Stadium with a point after an entertaining 0-0 draw.

In front of a healthy home crowd, South Melbourne came out of the blocks in storming fashion, almost scoring in the 2nd minute. With the keeper stranded following on from some poor marking, Steven O’Dor hit a shot at the target, only to be thwarted by the acrobatic Adrian Cagalj. From the rebound and with Cagalj on the ground, the resulting shot was hit in identical fashion, with Cagalj somehow saving his club once again.

South continued to dominate the match from that point and continued to test Cagalj from long range, with both Vaughan Coveny and Rama Tavsancioglu being thwarted twice by the experienced custodian.

Despite South having the bulk of possession, South was unable to muster many more meaningful chances for the remainder of the half. Most of the chances came via free-kicks awarded just outside the area, most of which either flew wide of Cagalj or that were saved by the veteran goalkeeper. The closest free-kick opportunity, happened just before the break when a swinging and dipping free-kick by Fernando was plucked from the top corner brilliantly by Cagalj.

The second half continued in exactly the same manner as the first, with South continuing to pile on the pressure, whilst also dominating the possession.

With star players Ricky Diaco and Bill Damianos out for the away side, coach John Anastasiadis was content with sitting players behind the ball and attempting to hit South Melbourne on the counter attack via the quick Jerry Karpeh and vertan Juan Nilo.

Karpeh had his only meaningful chance of the game in the 53rd minute, when the former Floreat Athena (WA) player got past the South defence and hit a wild shot from long range. With the keeper in a good position, the ball swung well wide and out for a goal-kick.

In response, South continued to pile on the pressure, bombarding the Cannons 18 yard box at every possible opportunity.

In the 64th minute the home side thought they had the opening goal when Gianni De Nittis unlocked the defence to play an exquisite through ball into the path of Coveny. With Cagalj to beat, Coveny hit the close range shot way over the bar to the disappointment of the home crowd.

Coveny came close again in both the 68th and 72nd minutes when he headed two firm chances into the arms of the prying Cagalj, who was in exceptional form.

With time ticking away, yet another ball by De NIttis unlocked the Oakleigh defence, bouncing into the path of the Fernando in the box. In an awkward position and with a defender on his tail, Fernando hit a volley just over the bar.

With 7 shots on goal in the final 10 minutes, South were unable to unlock the Cannons defence, with the only threatening shot to hit the target by Fernando being curled around the corner acrobatically by Cagalj.

As the whistle blew, Oakleigh were content to take the point from Lakeside that would see them jump Hume City into 7th position, whilst South will move into outright second position on 17 points, knowing that they could fall to third place after the Richmond vs. Heidelberg game on Monday night.

Next week South Melbourne will host Altona Magic at Bob Jane Stadium on Sunday.

Friday, 1 May 2009 4:36 PM

In some exicitng news for the South Melbourne Junior Football Club, the FFA have announced their squad for the Qantas Australian Boys Under 13 team.

The squad consists of three current SMFC Junior players, with Dimitar Mitkov, Milos Ridesic and Lewis Smirlis all being selected. By being selected, our club have the most representatives in the side of any Victorian club.

On top of this exciting news, six South Melbourne players were selected in the Victorian State Under 13 boys Team that competed in the National Junior Championships in Canberra last week:

They include Dimitar Markov, James Vafiadis, Stefan Zinni, Ajdin Hrustic, Milos Ridesic and Lewis Smirlis.

The team performed well and the six boys all contributed to the great football that was played, whilst being able to achieve second spot for the tournament.

We’d like to congratulate the boys for their great performance during the tournament and making South Melbourne FC proud.

We wish them all the very best in their future football careers.

Thursday, 30 April 2009 6:47 PM

By John Kyrou | Photo by Paul Touliatos

South Melbourne FC hosts the Oakleigh Cannons on Sunday in a crucial match for both sides. A win will consolidate South’s position in the top two while a win for the Cannons will get their season back on track whilst easing the pressure on former South championship player and coach John Anastasiadis.

After two home defeats in the opening two rounds of the season, South has hit back in fine style, registering five wins and a draw to sit in second spot on the league table. Last weekend, South defeated Hume City 2-1 away at Broadmeadows Valley Park to win the inaugural ANZAC Day Cup between the two sides. By opening the scoring for the afternoon, veteran and club legend Vaughan Coveny celebrated his 100th league goal for the club, making him only the second South player behind Paul Trimboli (115 league goals) to achieve the milestone.

While South enters the match on the back of excellent and consistent form, Oakleigh will visit Bob Jane Stadium after a run of inconsistent results. The Cannons began the season with a fine 4-1 demolition of Heidelberg but have only registered two wins since. A Michael Curcija goal handed the Cannons a 1-0 loss at Altona last weekend, meaning the club remained in eighth spot in the league and four points from the top 5. With the first round of matches for the season nearly complete, the Cannons will be after a big win on Sunday to bridge the gap between it and the top 5 sides.

If previous matches between the two clubs at Lakeside are anything to go by, Sunday’s contest will produce a result. Since South returned to the VPL in 2005, both sides have enjoyed two wins apiece at the ground with no draws between them. Oakleigh won 0-1 both in 2005 and 2006 while South hammered the Cannons 5-2 in 2007 and 3-1 in 2008. South’s last three goals against the Cannons in the 5-2 win (78’, 84’, 86’) registered as the fifth quickest goal haul at South since 1977.

The match will mark the return of recent South players in Trent Waterson, Robbie Wynne and Ricky Diaco. South legend Dean Anastasiadis looks set to continue as the Cannons’ second-choice goalkeeper behind first-choice Adrian Cagalj, while former South man Bill Damianos looks set to miss the contest after receiving his marching orders at Altona. Diaco will need to be monitored carefully as he has scored in all the games that the Cannons have won in 2009 (four goals from three matches).

South’s forward pairing of Coveny and Goran Zoric has been impressive, with a return of nine goals between them so far this season. With 19 goals from eight games, South is the highest scoring team in the league despite being held goalless in the opening two matches. The home side will be hoping that Coveny can edge closer to breaking Trimboli’s club record, while Zoric can continue as the top scorer in the league. Presently, the youngster is equal first with Heidelberg’s Osagie Ederaro with six goals apiece.

The match kicks off at 4pm on Sunday at Bob Jane Stadium. Supporters are strongly encouraged to attend and lend their support to South as it seeks to claim outright second spot in the league. 2009 merchandise will also be available.

On a side note, the South Melbourne FC players, coaching staff, administration, volunteers and supporters would like to pass on its best wishes to former player Sam Poutakidis, who was involved in a bicycle riding accident last week and is currently in hospital recovering. Poutakidis played for South in 2003/04 and 2008 and for Oakleigh from 2005 to 2007.

Monday, 27 April 2009 12:18 PM

South Melbourne FC
Senior Men vs Hume City (2-1)
Under 21 vs Hume City (3-0)

South Melbourne Women’s Football Club
Womens Premier League vs Ashburton (3-3)
Women’s Premier League Reserves vs Ashburton (3-1)
Women’s State League 3 vs Ashburton (2-2)
Girls Metro 15B vs Kensington (2-9)

South Melbourne Junior Football Club
Under 18 Super League vs Springvale White Eagles (4-2)
Under 16 Super League vs FC Bulleen Lions (0-1)
Under 15 Super League vs FC Bulleen Lions (1-1)
Under 14A Boys East vs Doncaster Rovers (1-1)
Under 14 Super League vs Berwick City (0-0)
Under 13 Super League vs FC Bulleen Lions (2-0)
Under 12A Boys East vs Whitehorse United (3-0)
Under 11 Kangaroo Orange vs Ringwood City (5-0)

Monday, 27 April 2009 9:39 AM

By John Kyrou

Vaughan Coveny’s goal against Hume City on Saturday brought up his 100th league goal for South Melbourne FC in both the National Soccer League and Victorian Premier League. Throughout Coveny’s twelve seasons at Bob Jane Stadium, supporters have taken great delight in seeing their quick and strong forward score many fantastic goals from headers or with his feet. We look back at Coveny’s career at South whilst acknowledging his milestone achievement.

Coveny was brought to South in 1995 by Frank Arok, the senior coach at the time. Before his arrival, Vaughan had experienced NSL football with both the Melbourne Knights and Wollongong. The big Kiwi’s first goal for the club was on the 24th of September 1995 in a Docherty Cup Quarter Final match against Preston at Connor Reserve. Coveny took possession of the ball and outpaced the Preston defence before firing home the away side’s third goal in what turned out to be a comfortable 1-4 victory. A goal in the Semi Final against Morwell and then another in the Final against the Melbourne Knights took the big man to three goals from three games, as South won the Docherty Cup.

Coveny had an excellent debut season for the club in the 1995/96 NSL season, registering nine goals from his 26 games. However he saved his best for the club’s NSL Cup run, with a hat-trick against the Melbourne Knights in the First Round first leg. He added to this with another goal against Marconi in the Quarter Final before scoring a double against Newcastle in the Final. His goals helped South to a 3-1 win to add to its Docherty Cup triumph at the beginning of the campaign. Coveny’s incredible burst of speed and pace when taking on defenders was soon noticed by supporters and the football staff alike, who were both quick to tag him with the nickname of ‘horse’.

Seasons 1996/97 to 1998/99 showed just how valuable Coveny was to the team, as the big forward registered 28 goals to help South reach the Preliminary Final in 1996/97 before going on to win back-to-back championships the next two seasons. One of his finest seasons was in 1998/99, with a return of 14 goals from 31 matches. Season 1999/00 was his leanest in the NSL, with only six goals from 33 matches. However Coveny nearly made history as he twice went agonisingly close to scoring against Manchester United in the inaugural FIFA World Club Championships in Rio de Janeiro, including having a shot that hit the left post and roll across the goal line before hitting the right post and staying out.

Horse was back to his best for the 2000/01 season, scoring eight goals and sharing the goal scoring with Con Boutsianis (14), Andy Vlahos (13) and Vas Kalogeracos (6) as the team fell just short of a record fifth NSL championship. The following season South was rooted to the bottom of the ladder halfway through the season, but it was no surprise that when Coveny (injury) and Boutsianis (Kingz FC) returned to the line-up that the side soared up the ladder to qualify for the finals series. Coveny hit seven goals in the last 9 games of the regular season, including a hat-trick against Wollongong at WIN Stadium in round 25. He added to this in the finals series with a double against the Brisbane Strikers in the first leg of the Elimination Final at BJS.

Although South missed out on the finals in 2002/03, it was through no fault of Coveny, who added another 11 goals to his tally, this time from only 21 matches. Supporters will remember his double against Sydney Olympic in the unforgettable 6-4 home victory, with the Kiwi’s 89th minute penalty wrapping up the three points. New coach Stuart Munro appointed Coveny as captain for the 2003/04 NSL season and the big man did not disappoint, with another big haul of 12 goals from 24 matches. This included a hat-trick against Newcastle in round 5 (4-1 win at BJS) and two doubles, against Wollongong in round 3 (1-4 win at WIN Stadium) and in round 14 against Parramatta (2-1 win at BJS).

Coveny showed his loyalty to South by continuing on with the club when it re-joined the VPL in 2005. His power shot from a free kick outside the area gave South its first goal and first three points for the campaign against St Albans in round 2 at BJS and he ended the season with a respectable eight goals. His other memorable strikes for the season included the last-minute equaliser against St Albans at Churchill Reserve in round 15 (2-2 draw) and the long-distance rocket against Preston at Connor Reserve in round 23 (0-1 win). Horse only played 10 matches in 2006 before being signed by A-League side Newcastle; however he still managed to score six goals before departing.

Coveny again showed his loyalty to South by returning to BJS this season, after retiring from the A-League. A class double in the Hellenic Cup Semi Final victory against Oakleigh and a powerful finish in the 3-0 demolition of Heidelberg in the Final showed the importance of Coveny’s addition to the side, especially after South’s struggle in consistently scoring goals in recent seasons. Despite a slow start to 2009, Coveny has showed his class in recent weeks, with an assist and goal against the Melbourne Knights and then an outstanding strike against Richmond to bring up his 99th league goal. His header into the open net against Hume brought up the milestone, making him only the second player to reach 100 league goals for South. Only Paul Trimboli has scored more, with 115 goals.

Coveny’s 100th league goal for the club has been well deserved for a player that has been a role model not only for South Melbourne FC but also for Australian and New Zealand football.

Vaughan Coveny – Total SMFC Goals – All Competitions
National Soccer League – 83
Victorian Premier League – 17
National Cup – 7
Dockerty Cup – 5
Hellenic Cup – 3
TOTAL – 115