Category: News

Friday, 6 September 2002 12:00 AM

South Melbourne will kick off it’s 2002/2003 campaign a week in advance, when the Club hosts it’s annual Season Launch at the Powerhouse in Albert Park. Not only will South open it’s season in fine style, but gives you the chance to be part of the squad in South’s away clash to Newcastle.

The Season Launch will be held on Friday 13 September 2002 at 7.00PM. All players will be presented with their playing strips and permanent numbers for the upcoming season.

South Melbourne will also unveil their 2002/2003 apparel sponsor and give you the chance to mingle with the players before their on field opener in Newcastle on September 20.

Sponsors, members and supporters have the opportunity to sponsor a player for the 2002/2003 season as well as purchase two wonderful prizes. You have the chance to purchase one nights accommodation in Tasmania travelling with the Spirit of Tasmania.

Also South Melbourne will give you the opportunity to be a team member. You will fly to Newcastle with the team, eat with the players, share accommodation, travel to and from the game on the players bus and return to Melbourne with the squad. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share and experience an away match with your team.

Thursday, 5 September 2002 12:00 AM

The Round 3 Kick- Off times of the 2002 Tynan – Eyre Cup have been switched, with Melbourne Knights v Fawkner Blues now at 8.15 PM instead of 6.15pm. The South Melbourne v Preston Lions game will kick off at 6.15 PM instead of 8.15PM.

There has been no change to the date and venue – Wednesday, September 11, at the Veneto Club, Bulleen.

In Round 1 of the pre-season tournament, South Melbourne defeated Fawkner 2 – 0 and in the late game Melbourne Knights accounted for Premier League Champions, Preston Lions 3 – 2.

All four teams had to deal with rainy and very windy conditions making it difficult for the competing sides. 2000 patrons braved the terrible weather conditions, at Green Gully Reserve on Monday night (2-9-02) with Tynan – Eyre Cup Chairman Ron Sinclair saying “it was an enormous success”.

“The feedback I received whilst mingling with the crowd was that the format was very appealing to them”.

“The staff and administration of Green Gully Soccer Club must be commended for their professionalism. Their helpfulness to participating teams and members of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation was of the highest order. Without this sort of support, the Tynan-Eyre Cup could not even get off the ground”, says Sinclair.

In Round 2, South Melbourne will take on Melbourne Knights in the clash of the NSL Clubs, while in the early game Fawkner will look to avenge their Premier League Grand Final loss when they take on Preston. Both matches will be held at Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club this Sunday, 8 September 2002. Details are as follows:

Preston v Fawkner
Sunday, 8 September 2002
Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club, Kingston Heath Soccer Complex
301 Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham. Mel 87 F2
Kick Off: 1.30PM

Melbourne Knights v South Melbourne
Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club, Kingston Heath Soccer Complex
301 Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham. Mel 87 F2
Kick Off: 1.30PM

Thursday, 5 September 2002 12:00 AM

For your chance to meet the South Melbourne players as well as purchase your membership don’t miss out this fantastic opportunity.

South Melbourne will be present at Oakleigh Shopping Mall in front of Café Frappe a loyal sponsor of the Club (24 Eaton Street, Oakleigh). The players will be available from 9.00 AM until 1.00 PM this Saturday, 7 September 2002.

The Club will hold a free sausage sizzle, promote it’s memberships and give supporters, shoppers and local residents a chance to meet some of the South Melbourne players.

Details are as follows:
Oakleigh Shopping Mall
In front of Cafe Frappe
24 Eaton Street, Oakleigh
Saturday, 7 September 2002
9.00 AM – 11.00 AM

South Melbourne will be playing a friendly match against Oakleigh tonight at Jack Edwards Reserve, Edwards Street, Oakleigh. Kick Off 7.00PM

SOUTH MELBOURNE WOULD LIKE TO THANK CAFE FRAPPE AND LIMNOS BUTCHERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT

Wednesday, 4 September 2002 12:00 AM

South Melbourne captain Paul Trimboli led the Club to victory when he scored twice in Monday night’s Tynan – Eyre Cup opener at Green Gully.

In rainy and very windy conditions, goals in the 8th and 34th minutes by the skipper was enough to ensure a win for the Albert Park Club which fielded a line up involving a mix of experience and youth.

Robert Liparoti had an outstanding game, slotting in front of Durakovic and pushing into midfield where he would team up with South’s rising young talents. The young trio of Massimo Murdocca, Ray Sekulovski and Vince Lia all began in midfield with the tenacious David Clarkson returning to for his first competitive hit out after missing last season season due to a knee injury.

Trimboli’s first goal came from a long range effort with hit the underside of the cross bar and crossed the line after rebounding from the back of the Fawkner goalkeeper. His second was scored from a Ray Sekulovski cross which Trimboli easily headed past the keeper.

South who were against a fierce wind in the second half, defended well keeping the Fawkner strikers at bay and creating chances of their own. South Melbourne could have extended their lead when Brisbane born striker Michael Baird came on as a substitute late in the match.

In the late game cross town rivals Melbourne Knights defeated Victorian Premier League Champions Preston 3 – 2. The Tynan – Eyre Cup ladder after Round 1 is as follows:

Team P W D L F A GA PTS
South Melbourne 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3
Melbourne Knights 1 1 0 0 3 2 2 3
Preston 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0
Green Gully 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0

South Melbourne’s next match is against Melbourne Knights on Sunday 8 September, 2002 at Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club. Kick Off 3.30PM.