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South Melbourne FC would like to announce the signing of promising defender Tom Aulton from Queensland.

The 19-Year-Old joins us from Brisbane City, where he has established himself as one of the more promising defensive players in the Queensland NPL competition. He had also spent time with Brisbane Roar in their Youth Team.

A natural leader, Aulton was part of the leadership group of the Azzuri in his time at senior level, captaining the side throughout the latter part of last season and vice-captain during this campaign. As a composed defender who is strong in the air, Aulton can play in any position across the back four, as well as having the ability to play in midfield.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, Football Directors Andrew Mesourouni and Peter Kokotis spoke highly of our new recruit. “Tom joins us following a solid 18 months at Brisbane City and we are looking forward to seeing his growth as a footballer at our club. Despite only being 19 years of age, Tom has a wealth of experience at senior level, including holding leadership roles throughout his career to date.”

The club would like to welcome Tom Aulton to the club and wish him the best for the remainder of the season.

South Melbourne FC would like to announce the signing of Keenan Gibson from Avondale.

Gibson arrived in Melbourne at the start of the season from Sydney, with the versatile midfielder having previously played as part of the Sydney FC Youth Setup.

As well as playing as a central midfield, Gibson’s size and ability to read the game allows him to also play as a defensive midfielder or across the back four.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, Football Directors Andrew Mesourouni and Peter Kokotis were pleased with the signing. “Keenan is a talented individual who we are looking forward to bringing into the club. He has a great understanding of the play and the ability to create when going forward. We look for him to link up with the squad and strengthen the middle third of the park.

SMFC welcomes Keenan Gibson to Lakeside Stadium and looks forward to seeing him in action.

South Melbourne FC is excited to announce the signing of Peter Skapetis until the end of the 2020 NPL Victoria season.

Skapetis is a former South junior, playing for the club across several age groups through his early playing days. Following his time in Australia, he made the move to the United Kingdom, where he was part of the Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City youth squads. It was at this point where Skapetis was selected for the Young Socceroos.

Following stints with Central Coast and Brisbane Roar, Peter played the first half of this season with Dandenong Thunder in the NPL. He can play in any position across the front three, with an ability to both create and score as a winger or a striker.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, Football Directors Andrew Mesourouni and Peter Kokotis were pleased with the signing. “The club is very excited to bring in a player with a wealth of experience as part of the senior squad. Peter is a boyhood South fan with his family also life members of the club, so as well as his natural ability and eye for goal, we believe that he understands what it means to play for South Melbourne.”

We welcome Peter to the club and look forward to seeing him make his senior debut over the next few rounds.

South Melbourne FC confirms that Melvin Becket and Joshua Dorron have joined the club until the end of the 2020 NPL Victoria season.

26-year-old Becket joins us from NPL Victoria 2 outfit Geelong SC and previously spent time with the AIS, Melbourne Knights and Altona Magic.

The versatile midfielder is a hard-working and extremely quick option through the middle of the park. With an eye for goal, Melvin will also add a scoring threat from midfield.

Joshua Dorron joins the club from FFA Cup round 5 opponents Doveton, with the big goalkeeper impressing throughout the season and in particular the cup tie between the two clubs earlier this month.

Prior to his time at Doveton, he had spent time with Langwarrin and Ballarat City. Standing at 210cm, he joins Nikola Roganovic and Amir Jashari as the club’s goalkeepers for the second half of the season.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Men’s Football Directors Andrew Mesourouni & Peter Kokotis were pleased with the new acquisitions. “We are pleased to welcome two players who we feel will add to our squad throughout the second half of the season. Both players have had experience at NPL level and we are looking forward to seeing them taking their opportunities in the weeks ahead.”

The new signings are a direct replacement for the two roster positions vacated by the departures of George Howard and Alastair Bray.

We welcome Melvin and Joshua and wish both players all the best.