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Official South Melbourne Hellas thread 🔵⚪

So I've learnt that South Melbourne is an amalgamation of three clubs.

Anglo club South Melbourne United formed around the 1930s, played in a white top with red V like other sporting "South Melbourne's", and brought the Middle Park ground to the table. It's fascinating history and questions are flowing through my mind...

How come the club doesn't claim the earlier foundation, 1930 instead of 1959? That would be a little more prestigious in my eyes... and bring Centenary celebrations forward a few decades hehehe.

And without wanting to drag up crap times of funky 90s club names and NCIP, has the club ever pushed or celebrated their own "Anglo" history? Or has it been forgotten, buried, something else? Can't believe this is the first I've heard of it!
 
If Im not mistaken 1959 refers to the date a few clubs were merged Greek, Jewish and Scottish as well. If you go to the bigger games there is usually an English flag present.
 
southoftheyarra said:
Question for the South fans (hopefully not too obscure). favourite trialist to never sign for South? A fella called Ashford Michael Dawkins looked pretty nifty during Quintas's first pre season quite pacey and looked pretty good with the ball at his feet. Maybe the French(?) Center back that played for us vs Guangzhou R&F (I think he played for Knights)?
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Hmmm good question ...

Maybe Shumacher? lol

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Seriously though, none I can think of.. Once they pass or we pass on them they are dead to me :)
 
HappyGuus said:
So I've learnt that South Melbourne is an amalgamation of three clubs.

Anglo club South Melbourne United formed around the 1930s, played in a white top with red V like other sporting "South Melbourne's", and brought the Middle Park ground to the table. It's fascinating history and questions are flowing through my mind...

How come the club doesn't claim the earlier foundation, 1930 instead of 1959? That would be a little more prestigious in my eyes... and bring Centenary celebrations forward a few decades hehehe.

And without wanting to drag up crap times of funky 90s club names and NCIP, has the club ever pushed or celebrated their own "Anglo" history? Or has it been forgotten, buried, something else? Can't believe this is the first I've heard of it!
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hey mate, it sure is... South Melbourne United had a storied history (and a great ground) but sadly declining support post WW2 ... Two amateur Greek migrant clubs were looking for a place to play and a club to be a part of and the merger was amicably arranged in 1959... Our first season kit was the big "Bloods" V with blue shorts and stripey socks and this kit still gets rolled out as a third kit or cup kit every milestone year...

I get your point about lending a bit of gravitas to a much older history but 1959 is when we became the club we remain today ... thats good enough for our members :)

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Monoethnic Social Club said:
hey mate, it sure is... South Melbourne United had a storied history (and a great ground) but sadly declining support post WW2 ... Two amateur Greek migrant clubs were looking for a place to play and a club to be a part of and the merger was amicably arranged in 1959... Our first season kit was the big "Bloods" V with blue shorts and stripey socks and this kit still gets rolled out as a third kit or cup kit every milestone year...

I get your point about lending a bit of gravitas to a much older history but 1959 is when we became the club we remain today ... thats good enough for our members :)

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That's a beauty 👍🏻 I recognise that kit now but didn't know the history behind it. Awesome stuff mate.

Yeah I've been diving into club histories, a fair chunk are born from mergers. Some claim the oldest date, some the newest. I can see both sides really, honouring history vs not disrespecting the other clubs involved. Either way, they part of the countless tales of survival! ⚽
 
HappyGuus said:
That's a beauty 👍🏻 I recognise that kit now but didn't know the history behind it. Awesome stuff mate.

Yeah I've been diving into club histories, a fair chunk are born from mergers. Some claim the oldest date, some the newest. I can see both sides really, honouring history vs not disrespecting the other clubs involved. Either way, they part of the countless tales of survival! ⚽
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Mate Im with you, I LOVE the history of our clubs and our game... I really wish that one day, we mature enough as a nation to NOT bother too much if a club had Greek, or Jewish or Scottish or Maltese origins... maybe next centenary eh?

Stripey socks have become a bit of fan meme BTW, I am a bit on the fence but some of our supporters really love them.... Mind you this is probably an AFL crossover thing as we also tend to like stripey AFL type scarves too :)
 
Monoethnic Social Club said:
Mate Im with you, I LOVE the history of our clubs and our game... I really wish that one day, we mature enough as a nation to NOT bother too much if a club had Greek, or Jewish or Scottish or Maltese origins... maybe next centenary eh?

Stripey socks have become a bit of fan meme BTW, I am a bit on the fence but some of our supporters really love them.... Mind you this is probably an AFL crossover thing as we also tend to like stripey AFL type scarves too :)
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I'm a big fan of the stripey socks haha
 
niftybeast said:
Hey guys! Recording a new episode of the Pitch to Park podcast tomorrow with George Mells! If you guys have any NPL or general football questions for us to answer, feel free to reply and we may get to it on the pod!
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Apart from playing for his boyhood club what other reasons did he decide to join South and has South tried to sign him in the past?

Which players is he most looking forward to playing alongside?

Has he sat down with Esteban to discuss what his role would be in the team and how he fits Esteban’s system?

What are the main differences between training in the morning compared to at night for NPL players?

He’s one of the best players in the NPL. Looking forward to see him tear it up weekly in the famous blue & white!
 
niftybeast said:
Hey guys! Recording a new episode of the Pitch to Park podcast tomorrow with George Mells! If you guys have any NPL or general football questions for us to answer, feel free to reply and we may get to it on the pod!
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Good luck for the forthcoming season George! Hopefully he can help clinch a final series trophy, or even the illustrious (Australia) FFACup... (I wish)
 
📅 South Melbourne FC's 2025 NPLM Fixtures 🔵⚪

February
Round 1: 07/02 (Fri) – Port Melbourne Sharks (A), 8:15 PM
Round 2: 17/02 (Mon) – Melbourne Knights (H), 7:30 PM
Round 3: 24/02 (Mon) – Melbourne Victory (A), 8:30 PM

March
Round 4: 03/03 (Mon) – St Albans Saints (H), 7:30 PM
Round 5: 07/03 (Fri) – Preston Lions (A), 8:00 PM
Round 6: 15/03 (Sat) – Dandenong Thunder (A), 7:00 PM
Round 7: 21/03 (Fri) – Hume City (A), 8:30 PM
Round 8: 31/03 (Mon) – Dandenong City (H), 7:30 PM

April
Round 9: 05/04 (Sat) – Altona Magic (A), 6:15 PM
Round 10: 13/04 (Sun) – Heidelberg United (H), 5:00 PM
Round 11: 25/04 (Fri) – Green Gully (A), 7:30 PM

May
Round 12: 03/05 (Sat) – Avondale FC (A), 3:00 PM
Round 13: 11/05 (Sun) – Oakleigh Cannons (H), 5:00 PM
Round 14: 18/05 (Sun) – Port Melbourne Sharks (H), 5:00 PM
Round 15: 23/05 (Fri) – Melbourne Knights (A), 7:30 PM

June
Round 16: 01/06 (Sun) – Melbourne Victory (H), 5:00 PM
Round 17: 06/06 (Fri) – St Albans Saints (A), 8:30 PM
Round 18: 15/06 (Sun) – Preston Lions (H), 5:00 PM
Round 19: 22/06 (Sun) – Dandenong Thunder (H), 5:00 PM
Round 20: 27/06 (Fri) – Hume City (H), 7:30 PM

July
Round 21: 04/07 (Fri) – Dandenong City (A), 7:45 PM
Round 22: 20/07 (Sun) – Altona Magic (H), 5:00 PM
Round 23: 25/07 (Fri) – Heidelberg United (A), 7:30 PM

August
Round 24: 03/08 (Sun) – Green Gully (H), 5:00 PM
Round 25: 17/08 (Sun) – Avondale FC (H), 5:00 PM
Round 26: 23/08 (Sat) – Oakleigh Cannons (A), 3:00 PM
 
Pasquali said:
📅 South Melbourne FC's 2025 NPLM Fixtures 🔵⚪

February
Round 1: 07/02 (Fri) – Port Melbourne Sharks (A), 8:15 PM
Round 2: 17/02 (Mon) – Melbourne Knights (H), 7:30 PM
Round 3: 24/02 (Mon) – Melbourne Victory (A), 8:30 PM

March
Round 4: 03/03 (Mon) – St Albans Saints (H), 7:30 PM
Round 5: 07/03 (Fri) – Preston Lions (A), 8:00 PM
Round 6: 15/03 (Sat) – Dandenong Thunder (A), 7:00 PM
Round 7: 21/03 (Fri) – Hume City (A), 8:30 PM
Round 8: 31/03 (Mon) – Dandenong City (H), 7:30 PM

April
Round 9: 05/04 (Sat) – Altona Magic (A), 6:15 PM
Round 10: 13/04 (Sun) – Heidelberg United (H), 5:00 PM
Round 11: 25/04 (Fri) – Green Gully (A), 7:30 PM

May
Round 12: 03/05 (Sat) – Avondale FC (A), 3:00 PM
Round 13: 11/05 (Sun) – Oakleigh Cannons (H), 5:00 PM
Round 14: 18/05 (Sun) – Port Melbourne Sharks (H), 5:00 PM
Round 15: 23/05 (Fri) – Melbourne Knights (A), 7:30 PM

June
Round 16: 01/06 (Sun) – Melbourne Victory (H), 5:00 PM
Round 17: 06/06 (Fri) – St Albans Saints (A), 8:30 PM
Round 18: 15/06 (Sun) – Preston Lions (H), 5:00 PM
Round 19: 22/06 (Sun) – Dandenong Thunder (H), 5:00 PM
Round 20: 27/06 (Fri) – Hume City (H), 7:30 PM

July
Round 21: 04/07 (Fri) – Dandenong City (A), 7:45 PM
Round 22: 20/07 (Sun) – Altona Magic (H), 5:00 PM
Round 23: 25/07 (Fri) – Heidelberg United (A), 7:30 PM

August
Round 24: 03/08 (Sun) – Green Gully (H), 5:00 PM
Round 25: 17/08 (Sun) – Avondale FC (H), 5:00 PM
Round 26: 23/08 (Sat) – Oakleigh Cannons (A), 3:00 PM
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Even better summary by the SMFC social media team ... My word, that Oakleigh one .... im still laughing... hahahahaha

 
niftybeast said:
Hey guys! Recording a new episode of the Pitch to Park podcast tomorrow with George Mells! If you guys have any NPL or general football questions for us to answer, feel free to reply and we may get to it on the pod!
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Hey Neil,

So sorry mate I was offline for a couple of days.... Id like to know, next time you chat to Georgie,, what atre the "ambitions" of some of the younger players around the potential of the NST. i.e do they see this is a stepping stone towards professional careers or just a chance at a a better payday while they still pursue other avenues for the future?

Has anything been spoken about, with the players that is, about what next season 2026 may be like in regards to "workload" and even what the actual day to day stuff looks like for the end of this season and NST cup comp?
 
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