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  • SMFC Women v Bulleen Lions (GF) – Preview

    SMFC Women v Bulleen Lions (GF) – Preview

    SMFC v Bulleen Lions – AAMI Park, Melbourne – Sunday 23 September 2018 at 3:30pm

    Previous Five League Meetings – click individual game for highlights

    2018 (R27): Bulleen Lions 2-3 SMFC (Veneto Club)
    2018 (R18): SMFC 5-1 Bulleen Lions (Lakeside Stadium)
    2018 (R09): SMFC 2-0 Bulleen Lions (Lakeside Stadium)
    2017 (R25): Bulleen Lions 0-7 SMFC (Veneto Club)
    2017 (R16): Bulleen Lions 0-2 SMFC (Veneto Club)

    Overall Head to Head since 2013 (League & Finals):
    Played: 12
    SMFC Wins: 11
    Bulleen Lions Wins: 0
    Draws: 1

  • NPL Scores (Sep 15-16)

    NPL Scores (Sep 15-16)

    NPL MEN / BOYS

     Level Rd Opposition Venue Result SMFC Goal Scorers

    Seniors

     –

    U20s

     –

    U18s

    27 Murray United Lakeside Stadium 3-0 Giannakarios (x2), Gregory

    U16s

    27 Murray United Lakeside Stadium 6-1 Atherinos (x2), Mitsonis (x2), Panakos, Tsitsinaris

    U15s

    27 Murray United Lakeside Stadium 6-0 Torossian (x2), Vlogianitis (x2), D Abdou, Durand

    U14s

    27 Murray United Lakeside Stadium 3-1 D Markovski, Sdregas, Alcantara

    U13s

    27 Murray United Albert Park 7/8 1-1 Gregory (p)

     

    NPL WOMEN / GIRLS

    Level Rd Opposition Venue Result SMFC Goal Scorers

    Seniors

    SF Alamein Lakeside Stadium 4-0 Richardson, Nicolaci, Pollock, Ayres

    U19s

    SF Bayside United Lakeside Stadium 3-1 Singleton, Vlahopoulos, Fitzpatrick

    U16s

    SF Calder United Lakeside Stadium 0-1

    U14s

    SF Southern Utd Monterey Reserve 2-3 Demaria (p), Own Goal

     

  • SMFC Women v Alamein FC (SF) – Roundup

    SMFC Women v Alamein FC (SF) – Roundup

    Sarah Richardson, Aimee Medwin and Melina Ayres celebrate in the pouring rain at Lakeside Stadium / Feature Image: Celebrations as Julia Nicolaci scores from a corner kick. Photos by Rachel Bach from By The White Line

    FINAL SCORE: SOUTH MELBOURNE 4-0 ALAMEIN (HT: 0-0)

    Goals:
    1-0: Sarah Richardson (46′)
    2-0: Julia Nicolaci (51′)
    3-0: Jamie Pollock (73′)
    4-0: Melina Ayres (77′)

    South Melbourne:
    28. Beth Mason-Jones (GK), 5. Aimee Medwin, 7. Chelsea Blissett, 8. Jamie Pollock (c), 9. Julia Nicolaci (10. Natalie Martineau 64′), 11. Lisa De Vanna (16. Sofia Sakalis 77′), 12. Sarah Richardson (4. Leah Scroggie 81′), 14. Alex Cheal, 15. Leia Varley (3. Alexandra Gummer 67′), 17. Melina Ayres, 54. Ella Mastrantonio (2. Tiffany Eliadis 81′).
    Unused Substitutes: None.
    Yellow Cards: Mastrantonio 60′.

    Alamein FC:
    1. Erin Hudson (GK), 4. Olivia Ellis, 8. Candela Ferreyra Bas (18. Lucy Richards 81′), 9. Kelsey Minton (6. Bryannen Gurr 85′), 11. Janna Lawson, 13. Lucy Adamopoulos (23. Jacqueline Lemieux 81′), 14. Rachel Alonso, 16. Amanda Doyle, 20. Jacynta Galabadaarachchi, 22. Alexis Rossi, 51. Emma Checker (c).
    Unused Substitutes: 7. Katherine Goff, 40. Daniela Skocic.
    Yellow Cards: Checker 41′.

  • SMFC Women v Alamein FC (SF) – Preview

    SMFC Women v Alamein FC (SF) – Preview

    South Melbourne v Alamein FC – Lakeside Stadium – Saturday 15 September 2018 at 4:30pm

    Previous Five League Meetings – click individual game for highlights
    2018 (R25): SMFC 1-2 Alamein (Lakeside Stadium)
    2018 (R16): SMFC 3-2 Alamein (Lakeside Stadium)
    2018 (R07): Alamein 3-2 SMFC (H.A. Smith Reserve)
    2017 (R24): SMFC 4-2 Alamein (Lakeside Stadium)
    2017 (R15): Alamein 1-3 SMFC (AAMI Park, Melbourne)

    Overall Head to Head (League & Finals):
    Played: 6
    SMFC Wins: 3
    Alamein Wins: 3
    Draws: 0

  • SMFC Women v Bulleen Lions (R27) – Roundup

    SMFC Women v Bulleen Lions (R27) – Roundup

    SMFC’s Senior Women enjoy winning the 2018 NPLW Victoria Premiership after a 3-2 win over the Bulleen Lions. Photos by By The White Line.

    FINAL SCORE: BULLEEN LIONS 2-3 SOUTH MELBOURNE (HT: 1-0)

    Goals:
    1-0: Caitlin Friend (22′)
    1-1: Jamie Pollock (49′)
    2-1: Lia Privitelli (62′)
    2-2: Lisa De Vanna (70′)
    2-3: Sarah Richardson (79′)

    Bulleen Lions:
    1. Emily Shields (GK), 2. Tessa Sernio (3. Lexi Anastassiou 80′), 4. Claudia Fruscalzo (22. Emily Dolzan 55′), 6. Caitlin Friend (c), 9. Lia Privitelli, 11. Whitney Knight, 12. Liana Iaconis, 13. Hayley Richmond, 15. Amy Jackson (14. Cristina Cardaci 55′), 17. Daniela Gudelj (16. Shelby Green 75′), 20. Kayla Morrison (18. Cassandra Carman 88′).
    Unused Substitutes: None.
    Yellow Cards: None.

    South Melbourne:
    21. Beth Mason-Jones (GK), 3. Alexandra Gummer, 7. Chelsea Blissett, 8. Jamie Pollock, 9. Julia Nicolaci, 10. Natalie Martineau (c), 14. Alex Cheal (5. Aimee Medwin 58′), 15. Leia Varley (12. Sarah Richardson 64′), 16. Sofia Sakalis (11. Lisa De Vanna 55′), 17. Melina Ayres, 54. Ella Mastrantonio.
    Unused Substitutes: 1. Alexia Karatzikos (GK), 4. Leah Scroggie.
    Yellow Cards: None.

  • NPL Scores (Sep 08-09)

    NPL Scores (Sep 08-09)

    NPL MEN / BOYS

     Level Rd Opposition Venue Result SMFC Goal Scorers

    Seniors

     –

    U20s

     –

    U18s

    26 Northcote City John Cain Reserve 3-2 Giannakarios, Maramis, K Abdou

    U16s

    26 Northcote City John Cain Reserve 4-0 To be confirmed

    U15s

    26 Northcote City John Cain Reserve 4-0

    Doyle, Ghobrial, D Abdou, Vlogianitis

    U14s

    26 Northcote City John Cain Reserve 0-3 Atherinos (x2), Latsis, Lees

    U13s

    26 Northcote City John Cain Reserve 1-2 Eliopoulos

     

    NPL WOMEN / GIRLS

    Level Rd Opposition Venue Result SMFC Goal Scorers

    Seniors

    27 Bulleen Lions Veneto Club 3-2 Pollock, De Vanna, Richardson

    U19s

    27 Bulleen Lions Veneto Club 5-2 Vlahopoulos (x3), Michael, Hronopoulos

    U16s

    27 Bulleen Lions Veneto Club 3-3 Mazzeo, Moseshvil, Swift

    U14s

    27 Bulleen Lions Veneto Club 0-2

     

  • Spring Training and 2019 Season Expression of Interest (Boys and Girls)

    Spring Training and 2019 Season Expression of Interest (Boys and Girls)

    [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”17399″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]South Melbourne FC has now opened Expressions of Interests for their 2019 squads.

    The club will not be conducting open trials for squads this year, the process will be by invitation only. All players wishing to be considered are to complete the form below, and a member of our Technical team will be in contact.

    All registrations are held in complete confidence, and are not discussed outside the club.

    Girls: https://form.jotform.com/82072252082954[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”17395″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]South Melbourne FC has now opened Expressions of Interests for their 2019 squads.

    All players wishing to be considered are to complete the form below, and a member of our Technical team will be in contact.

    All registrations are held in complete confidence, and are not discussed outside the club.

    Trial Times

    Trials to be held at field 7/8, Aughtie Drive Albert Park

    Tuesday 25 September
    U12/13/14 5:30 – 7pm
    U15/16/18 7pm – 8:30pm

    Wednesday 26 September
    U12/13/14 5:30 – 7pm
    U15/16/18 7pm – 8:30pm

    Thursday  27 September
    U12/13/14 5:30 – 7pm
    U15/16/18 7pm – 8:30pm

    Boys: https://form.jotform.com/82401701482953[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”17407″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]The 2018 Spring training program is now available for MiniRoos players aged age 5-11

    South Melbourne FC extends this offer to any player wishing to join in our Spring training program. The program is held by accredited coaches and players will learn and develop their football skills whilst having fun in a team environment.

    The program will include 3 sessions per week between 5:30 to 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday and an indoor Futsal session/games on the Saturday.

    A unique aspect of this program is the opportunity for players to access world-class facilities and play matches on Lakeside Stadium. All players will receive a Kappa training top.

    The program incorporates over 40 sessions, runs across 15 weeks from Tuesday September 11 to Thursday December 20. The cost is $850 per player.

    Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=423285&[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”17396″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]South Melbourne FC is looking to add talented and growth-minded coaches to our strong and committed team in 2019.

    The club competes in the National Premier League and National Premier League Womens competitions in Victoria with twelve participating teams. The club runs a successful Mini-Roos program for asprining young boys and girls looking to develop their football skills in an elite training environment.

    South Melbourne FC teams and coaches have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of competitive formats including Australian and international tours. In 2018 our teams have exposure to the Kanga Cup Canberra, Caruana Cup, AFS Shepparton Tournament and Heritage Youth Cup here in Australia and internationally at the Gothia Cup China and the Bangkok Girls Football cup.

    South Melbourne FC manages the largest football coaching program in Victorian schools.

    The club facilitates unique coaching development opportunities to further extend coaches technical knowledge and skill across the football environment. In 2018 coaches from South Melbourne FC traveled to China to present our player development program to a conference of over 80 local coaches.

    Building on our coach development program, the club is opening Expressions of Interest for 2019 coaching positions as we look to grow our development pathway for both players and coaches.

    Mens/Boys coaches – Application Form

    Womens/Girls coaches – https://form.jotform.com/82208030582954

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  • Official Announcement on the retirement of club president, Leo Athanasakis

    Official Announcement on the retirement of club president, Leo Athanasakis

    South Melbourne Football Club can today announce the retirement of Board member and President, Leo Athanasakis.

    The current board was made aware of his retirement late this week, with it being effective as of the 2018 Annual General Meeting to be held in December 2018.

    In eleven years, Leo has many great achievements that will ensure his long lasting legacy at the club.

    Speaking to smfc.com.au, long standing Board member Nick Maikousis thanked Leo for his service to the club & acknowledged the outgoing President’s contribution.

    “Leo took the helm of our great club at a time when the club was re-establishing itself back in the State League & at a time that South faced numerous threats & challenges. His commitment & dedication, along with the long list of achievements should command respect from all club stakeholders. His legacy is something both he & his family should be very proud of. We look forward to seeing them all in the stands for years to come”.

    Below is a letter from the outgoing president to fans and members of our club.

    A new President will be selected by the Board.


    Letter from Leo Athanasakis

    Dear Members, Sponsors, Fans & Players

    I wish to advise that will be retiring from the Presidential post at the conclusion of the 2018 AGM which will be scheduled in December 2018.

    I would like to thank you all for the great support you have given me as President over my 11 Years.

    I am proud to have represented the club during this period as we have achieved so much on and off the park.

    Including the following:

    – A boutique, state-of-the-art stadium with multiple income streams.
    – A home and social club for fans, owned and operated by SMFC.
    – A Futsal Centre owned and Operated by SMFC
    – Financially Stable with multiple revenue streams and partnerships
    – Bipartisan Political Support
    – Outstanding Womens Program
    – “One Club Unification” with South Melbourne Womens Fc
    – Victoria’s largest school football program
    – Number One junior Football and NPL Program in Victoria.
    – Strong links in Football’s emerging markets of China and the development of the Australia China Football Development Association.
    – An unrivalled and outstanding A League Bid Submission.

    Between now & our AGM, it is my objective to assist with the transition process to the new Board & leadership.

    Regards,
    Leo Athanasakis
    President

  • SMFC Women v Bulleen Lions (R27) – Preview

    SMFC Women v Bulleen Lions (R27) – Preview

    Bulleen Lions v SMFC – Veneto Club – Saturday 8 September 2018 at 3pm

    Previous Five League Meetings – click individual game for highlights

    2018 (R18): SMFC 5-1 Bulleen Lions (Lakeside Stadium)
    2018 (R09): SMFC 2-0 Bulleen Lions (Lakeside Stadium)
    2017 (R25): Bulleen Lions 0-7 SMFC (Veneto Club)
    2017 (R16): Bulleen Lions 0-2 SMFC (Veneto Club)
    2017 (R07): SMFC 5-4 Bulleen Lions (Lakeside Stadium)

    Overall Head to Head since 2013 (League & Finals):
    Played: 11
    SMFC Wins: 10
    Bulleen Lions Wins: 0
    Draws: 1

  • A-League bid submitted

    A-League bid submitted

    Dear fans, players, members, parents, staff and volunteers,

    On Friday at 5pm South Melbourne FC submitted its formal bid to join the Hyundai A-league in season 2019/20.

    It’s a highly competitive process with a big prize on offer. Gaining an A-League licence is only the beginning.

    This bid has been almost 60 years in the making. It’s our intention to make public with our supporters, the core elements of the bid. Our story is one of a club built by passionate and selfless people from many walks of life. To all the parents and kids out there who train and play each and every week, we say thank you. Thank you to the supporters, players and volunteers who give up their time each and every week.

    Without you, we would be just a soulless bid document full of promises. Not the vibrant, viable and real club we are today.

    The FFA made it quite clear in their strategy briefing that they are focused on:

    Connecting more fans, building generations of successful national teams. To achieve that, more and more young talented girls and boys need to participate and learn the game in the right way. The more kids that play the right way, the better the standard, the more appealing the competition becomes and the more opportunities there are for players to find a pathway. If we collectively improve the standard, we improve the fan appeal and commercial attractiveness of the A-League.

    South Melbourne FC’s strategy is perfectly aligned with the FFA.

    We are confident. We have the plan, the belief and the infrastructure. But most importantly we have the fans from right across Melbourne and the South, South East.

    Thank you again for your support. We will be notified on October 31.

    Go South!

     

    Bill Papastergiadis

    Chairman – South Melbourne FC & South Melbourne FC A-League Bid Team

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