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James Riccobene

**James Riccobene** was a South Melbourne Hellas youth team player who played one senior game for the club, in 2011.

Later, Riccobene played for several clubs, including Heidelberg United, Port Melbourne, and Avondale.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: South Melbourne under 21s.

**Departed to**: Heidelberg United

**Debut:**  VPL Round 23, 2011, against Victorian Training Centre, SS Anderson Reserve

**Last game:**VPL Round 23, 2011, against Victorian Training Centre, SS Anderson Reserve

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/knights-denied-derby-delight/
2. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2012PLR.html
3. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2013PLR.html
4. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/smfc-men-v-avondale-fc-r12-roundup/
Hellas

Hellas was the name of the club formed by the August 1959 merger of Hellenic and Yarra Park. The newly formed Hellas later went on to amalgamate with South Melbourne United to form South Melbourne Hellas, most likely in early 1960. It is unknown if Hellas ever played a game prior to the formation of South Melbourne Hellas.
Giordano Marafioti

**Giordano Marafioti** is a forward who played for South Melbourne across three seasons in the National Premier Leagues Victoria era, mostly in the under 20 grade.

A South Melbourne junior and younger brother of Giuseppe Marafioti, Marafioti made his debut in the 2017 season, coming off the bench in South's 1-0 loss away to Oakleigh Cannons.

A Young Socceroo, Giordano Marafioti missed the opening two thirds of the 2018 season with injury and missed the remainder of the season when, as a spectator, he became involved in a scuffle against Northcote City on the running track at Lakeside Stadium, which saw him suspended for almost the rest of the season.

While Marafioti managed to make a handful of senior appearances in 2019, he failed to score any goals, and he was released in mid-season; he later joined Port Melbourne.

## Milestones

**Arrived from:**South Melbourne under 20s
**Departed to**: Port Melbourne

**Debut:** NPL Victoria Round 6, 2017, against Oakleigh Cannons at Jack Edwards Reserve

**Last game:** 2019 FFA Cup, Round 5, against Doveton at George Andrews Reserve

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/20-golden-boot-marafioti-upgraded-senior-roster/
2. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/giuseppe-marafioti-signs-at-smfc/
3. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/marafioti-selected-young-socceroos-squad/
4. ↑ http://footballwest.com.au/young-socceroos-win-first-tri-series-match/
Luke Pavlou

**Luke Pavlou** is a midfielder who had two stints with South Melbourne during the National Premier Leagues era.

A Queenslander, Pavlou was signed from Brisbane City before the start of the 2017 season. Primarily a defensive midfielder, Pavlou also had limited experience in the A-League, having played with Brisbane Roar, where he had also played for their youth teams.

In his first season at Lakeside, Pavlou played in over 30 matches in all competitions, initially as a substitute, but in the second of the year as a full-fledged starter. However midway through 2018 Pavlou was one of several players released during an attempt to rescue South from its on-field woes.

Pavlou subsequently signed at Oakleigh Cannons with former South coach Chris Taylor where he played until the end of the 2019 season. Following the conclusion of that season, Pavlou was re-signed by South Melbourne. Pavlou and the club parted ways at the end of 2021.

## Milestones

**Arrived from:** Brisbane City (first stint), Oakleigh Cannons (second stint)

**Departed to**: Oakleigh Cannons (first stint), ??? (second stint)

**Debut:** 2017 Community Shield, against Bentleigh Greens at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex

**Last game**: 2021 FFA Cup, Round of 32, against Melbourne City at Lakeside Stadium

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/pavlou/
2. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/four-changes-to-senior-roster-ahead-of-bulleen-match/
3. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/luke-pavlou-returns-to-lakeside-for-2020-season/
4. ↑ https://twitter.com/smfc/status/1462672919641739265
Marco Santilli

**Marco Santilli** played one season with South Melbourne during the late National Soccer League era.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: ???

**Departed to**: ???

**Debut:** NSL Round 3, 2001-2002, against Sydney United, Lakeside Stadium

**Last game**: NSL Round 13, 2001-2002, against Marconi Fairfield, Marconi Stadium

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Players/SAA.html
George Gerondaras

**George Gerondaras**is a defender who played for South Melbourne Hellas in 2019.

Gerondaras made one league, and one cup appearance for South in 2019, but otherwise spent most of the season in the under 20s.

At the end of the season Gerondaras joined Kingston City in NPL2, joining his brothers Marios and Stefanos - the brothers are triplets.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Melbourne City youth team

**Departed to:** Kingston City

**Debut:**2019 FFA Cup, Round 6, against Langwarrin at Lakeside Stadium.

**Last game**: NPL Victoria Round 23, 2019, against Dandenong Thunder at Lakeside Stadium
Monbulk Rangers

**Monbulk Rangers** is a lower league team from Victoria.

Founded in 1970 as *Monbulk*. Monbulk amalgamated with Sherbrooke Rangers in 2009 to form *Monbulk Rangers*.

South Melbourne have met Monbulk Rangers once in a competitive fixture, in an early round FFA Cup match.

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Clubs/VIC/Vic\_Active\_M.html#MonbulkRangers
Gianni De Nittis

**Gianni De Nittis**is a retired forward who played with South Melbourne from 2005-2012, across two different stints at Lakeside.

## Bio

De Nittis' most memorable moment was the 2006 VPL Grand Final, where he scored the game's only goal, giving South its first championship in seven years; two weeks earlier, De Nittis had scored a double against Altona Magic in the semi-final to send South into the final.

Despite the promise of that finals performance, later seasons saw De Nittis struggle to replicate those feats. Some of this was due to being moved away from his preferred forward position, being played as a winger or even full-back. Yet there were also moments where De Nittis showed why the club had kept him on, such as his four goal haul against Hume City in 2010.

De Nittis was released by the club in mid-2011, only to be brought back for the start of the 2012 campaign. De Nittis' second stint however lasted only a half a season.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Keilor Park (first stint), Northcote City (second stint)

**Departed to**: Northcote City (first stint), Bulleen Lions (second stint)

**Debut:** VPL Round 9, 2005, against Green Gully, Green Gully Reserve

**Last game**: VPL Round 10, 2012, against Bentleigh Greens, Kingston Heath Soccer Complex

## Hat-tricks

* VPL Round 8, 2010, vs Hume City (four goals)

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/gianni-de-nittis-leaves-club/
2. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/south-trounce-hume-to-win-anzac-day-cup/
3. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/gianni-de-nittis-leaves-club/
4. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/de-nittis-returns-to-lakeside/
5. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/gianni-de-nittis-released-by-south-melbourne-fc/
6. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC.html#2005
Lukmon Anifaloyin

**Lukmon Anifaloyin** is a defender who played two matches for South Melbourne Hellas, in the first and second legs of the 2010 Singapore Cup quarter final tie against Bangkok Glass.

The Nigerian born Anifaloyin had joined from Fawkner Blues, and returned to that club after his short stint with South Melbourne; it is not known if it was intended for Anifaloyin to continue playing with South in 2011.

Anifaloyin played at several Victorian clubs before and after South, including Fawkner, Whittlesea Ranges, and Preston Lions. Prior to his time in Australia, Anifaloyin had played for Sporting Afrique, an S-League side made up entirely of African players.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Fawkner Blues

**Departed to**: Fawkner Blues

**Debut:** 2010 Singapore Cup Quarter Final, 1st Leg, against Bangkok Glass, Jalan Besar Stadium

**Last game**: 2010 Singapore Cup Quarter Final, 2nd Leg, against Bangkok Glass, Jalan Besar Stadium

## Stats

1. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/south-announce-2010-rhb-singapore-cup-squad/
2. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2011SD1R.html
3. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sporting\_Afrique\_FC
4. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/south-outglassed/
5. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/smfc-earn-respect-with-hard-fought-3-3-draw/
Junior De Camargo

**Meyer Carlos de Camargo Júnior,** known during his time at South Melbourne as *Junior De Camago* or *Junior Camago*, is a Brazilian full-back who played with South Melbourne in the second half of the 2011 season.

Signed from Melbourne Knights in the mid-season transfer window along with Jean-Charles Dubois and Daniel Dragicevic, injury curtailed Camargo's time at South, where he made just six appearances before being released at the end of the season.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Melbourne Knights

**Departed to**: ???

**Debut:** VPL Round 13, 2011, against Springvale White Eagles, John Cain Memorial Park

**Last game**: VPL Round 16, 2011 against Oakleigh Cannons, John Cain Memorial Park

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/player-signings/
Jerrad Tyson

**Jerrad Robert Tyson** is a goalkeeper who had a brief stint at South Melbourne during the middle of the 2018 season. Tyson signed at South Melbourne as a free agent, following his release from Western Sydney Wanderers.

An Australian under 20 and under 23 representative, before arriving at South Melbourne his career had predominantly been spent as a backup goalkeeper for several A-League teams, including Gold Coast United, Perth Glory, and North Queensland Fury, in addition to his two stints at Wanderers.

Tyson was the third goalkeeper used by South Melbourne during 2018, after Alastair Bray's season ending injury in round 1, and Keegan Coulter's struggles with form. Tyson's tenure lasted just seven games, before he signed with Chennai City in India, the result of which saw Nikola Roganovic return to the club to be the club's fourth starting goalkeeper of the season.

Though his last on-field appearance was in round 15, Tyson was an unused substitute against Oakleigh in round 16.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Western Sydney Wanderers

**Departed to**: Chennai City (India)

**Debut:** NPL Victoria Round 8, 2018, against Hume City at Broadmeadows Valley Park

**Last game**: NPL Victoria round 15, 2018, against Dandenong Thunder at Lakeside Stadium.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/16199-2/
2. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/smfc-men-v-oakleigh-cannons-r16-roundup/
VPL Round 21, 2012

Round 21, 2012

South Melbourne 1 (Andy Vlahos 78) drew with Bentleigh Greens 1 (Scott Bulloch 92)

Sunday 9 September

**Venue**: Lakeside Stadium

**Attendance**: ???

**Referee:** George Lakrindis

## Lineups

**South Melbourne:**Peter Gavalas, Tom Matthews, Rhodri Payne, Dimi Tsiaras, Joe Keenan, Glen Trifiro, Brad Norton (Andy Vlahos 71), Steve Burton, Luke Byles, Fernando De Moraes (Shaun Kelly 77), Andrew Cartanos (Phil Petreski 71). **Coach**: Peter Tsolakis.

**Bentleigh Greens**: Griffin McMaster, Evan Batsis, Nick Curtis, Wayne Wallace, Ryan De Vries, Paul Retre (Scott Bulloch 83), Aron Wilford, Jack Webster, Domenic D'Angelo, Luke Pilkington, Steve Hatzikostas (Andrija Jukic 80). **Coach**: John Anastasiadis.

## Summary

South Melbourne needed to defeat Bentleigh at home in order to keep its finals hopes alive; instead it conceded a 92nd minute equaliser to finally sink its playoff chances. Second placed Bentleigh had not lost a game for two months, but it was a desperate South which dominated the contest. That desperation finally saw South go ahead when Andy Vlahos headed past Griffin McMaster with just over ten minutes to play, but the home side was unable to hold on to that lead. South was reduced to ten men when Glen Trifiro came off, and there were no substitutions left to make, and reduced to nine men when Dimi Tsiaras was sent off for a last man tackle. Scott Bulloch's late goal seemed to be the inevitable death stroke for a season where little had gone right.

## Match reports

smfc.com.au - South's finals hopes crushed

South of the Border - Too little, too late

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2012PLR.html
2. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/match-preview-south-melbourne-fc-vs-bentleigh-greens/
3. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/souths-finals-hopes-crushed/
Gavin De Niese

**Gavin Rory De Niese**is a midfielder who played for South Melbourne in 2017.

An attacking midfielder and former youth player with River Plate, De Niese made just five appearances in all competitions for South Melbourne during his time at Lakeside - all of them as a substitute - before transferring to Springvale White Eagles in NPL2 midway through the season.

## Milestones

**Arrived from:**

**Departed to:**Springvale White Eagles

**Debut:** 2017 FFV Community Shield, against Bentleigh Greens at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex

Last game: 2017 FFA Cup, Round 5, against Monbulk Rangers, Monbulk Regional Soccer Facility

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/gavin-de-niese-joins-club-2017-season/
Michael Baird

**Michael Baird** is a forward and attacking midfielder who played with South Melbourne during the 2002-2003 season.

A Queenslander, Baird arrived at South Melbourne from Brisbane Strikers.

Following his departure from South Melbourne, Baird played for close to a dozen teams across Australia )in the A-League and state leagues), Romania, and Malaysia.

Baird also represented the Young Socceroos on 10 occasions.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Brisbane Strikers

**Departed to**: Sydney Olympic

**Debut:** NSL Round 1, 2002-2003, against Newcastle United at Newcastle International Sports Centre

**Last game**: NSL Round 26, 2002-2003, against Football Kingz, at Mount Smart Stadium
Jason Hicks

**Jason Hicks** is an English-born New Zealand midfielder who was signed by South Melbourne for the 2016 season, but who was released a week before the season started.

After being released from South Melbourne, he joined Melbourne Knights.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Wellington Phoenix

**Departed to**: Melbourne Knights

**Debut**: None

## References

1. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/south-sign-jason-hicks-for-2016-season/
2. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/south-release-jason-hicks-ahead-of-transfer-deadline/
Matthew Loutrakis

**Matthew Loutrakis**is a midfielder was on South Melbourne's senior men's roster from 2020 to 2022.

A product of the youth team, Loutrakis made two appearances for the senior men's team in 2020 before the season was cancelled. While his senior team opportunities gradually increased over the following two seasons, Loutrakis was released at the end of the 2022 season.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: South Melbourne youth

**Departed to**:

**Debut:** NPL Victoria Round 2, 2020, against Eastern Lions, at Lakeside Stadium

**Last game:** NPL Victoria Round 26, 2022, against Avondale, at Reggio Calabria Club

## References

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/smfc/status/1585433508226662400
Jesse Krncevic

**Jesse Krncevic** is a retired striker who had two stints at South Melbourne Hellas. He is the son of two-time South Melbourne coach Eddie Krncevic - under whom Jesse played in 2011.

Krncevic's first South Melbourne stint, in 2005, saw him come off the bench in all but one of his twelve appearances for the club. Krncevic returned to South in late 2010, following Richmond's grand final loss, arriving in time to play in the Singapore Cup campaign at the start of his father's second stint as South coach.

Jesse's 2011 season was both successful and derailed by controversy. He was sent off and suspended for several weeks following a behind the scenes incident away against Hume, and missed several more weeks when abuse he directed towards Heidelberg goalkeeper Griffin McMaster was interpreted as being directed toward the referee.

Nevertheless his goal scoring return was admirable, but in a tight season those absences may have made the difference towards achieving the minor premiership and the overall championship.

After his father left South at the end of the 2011 season, Jesse Krncevic moved to Oakleigh Cannons, and eventually stepped away from the higher levels of the game.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: ??? (first stint), Richmond (second stint)

**Departed to**: ??? (first stint), Oakleigh Cannons (second stint)

**Debut:** VPL Round 2, 2005, against St Albans Saints, Lakeside Stadium

**Last game**: VPL Minor Semi Final, 2011, against Oakleigh Cannons, Jack Edwards Reserve

## Honours

* Theo Marmaras Medal 2011 (tied with Steven Topalovic)
* Club leading scorer 2011 (11 goals)

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2005PLR.html
2. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/south-outglassed/
3. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2011PLR.html
Mark Burton

**Mark Burton** was a New Zealander who had spent much of his career in the lower reaches of German football, before returning to the southern hemisphere in 2000. He played in the 2000 Tynan-Eyre Cup with South Melbourne, before joining the Auckland Kingz, where he played until the end of the National Soccer League. Burton was also capped 28 times for the All Whites, scoring six goals. Late in his career, he played for Williamstown in the lower reaches of Victorian league system.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Free agent / VfB Lubeck

**Departed to**: Auckland Kingz

**Debut:** None

## References

1. ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20001029000334/http://www.southmelbournesc.com.au/news.html?oid=3164466
2. ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20001028233307/http://www.southmelbournesc.com.au/news.html?oid=3145362
3. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark\_Burton\_(footballer)
4. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2012SD3NWR.html
5. ↑ http://www.maribyrnong.starweekly.com.au/story/279129/ffv-williamstown-super-sub-s-well-aimed-missile-sinks-sunbury/life-style
Friendly 29/11/1964 vs Pan Hellenic

This was an end of season friendly played between South Melbourne Hellas and Sydney's Pan-Hellenic (Sydney Olympic). Any further details on this match would be appreciated.

## Lineups (incomplete)

**South Melbourne Hellas**: Ernie Ackerley, John Anderson, John Bedford **Coach**: ???. Goals: Ackerley (x3), Anderson (x2), Bedford.

**Pan-Hellenic**: Jim Fernie. **Coach**: ???. Goal: Fernie

## Match Reports

The Age - Hellas too good for Sydney team

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/MiscGames/1964Misc/64M1.html
List of things to double check

## Profile edits

* George Tzirtis - NYL
* Tas Psonis - NYL

## Venues checklist

* Green Gully Reserve as a Tynan-Eyre Cup venue

## Next to add / check

* Jack Reilly
* John Gardiner
* Agim Sherifovski
* Warren Spink
* Con Blatsis
* Dean Anastasiadis
* Pepe Abraam
* Jim Alexiou
* Tansel Baser
* Con Boutsianis
* George Bozikis
* Vlado Bozinovski
* Doug Brown
* Brank Buljevic
* Goran Lozanovski
* Bertie Lutton
* Mike Michalokopoulos
* Harry Micheil
* Theo Mihaloglou
* George Mihos
* Grant Turner
* Tony Turner
* Peter Tsolakis
* Peter Tzamouranis
* Jim Tsekenis
* Lou Tisgaris
* Bruce Maclaren, Fraser Maclaren, speling
* Antoiny Magnacca
* Jimmy Mcakay
* Mike Lilikakis
* Paul Wade
* Zeljko Vrbanjac
* Peter Vardaxis
* John Verikakis
* Peter Vaughan
* Michael Utting
* Mike Valkanis
Jalan Besar Stadium

**Jalan Besar Stadium** is a 6,000-capacity football stadium located in Kallang, Singapore. South Melbourne Hellas played four matches at the venue from 2010-2011, all as part of the its Singapore Cup participation.

The stadium is part of the Jalan Besar Sports and Recreation Centre, a community sports facility that includes the stadium and a swimming complex. The stadium was used for the Singapore national team's matches while the National Stadium was under construction.

Jalan Besar Stadium is located along Tyrwhitt Road, within the close proximity of the major road Jalan Besar, hence its name.

## History

The original stadium was opened on Boxing Day 1929 and is considered to be the birthplace of Singapore football. Malaya Cup matches were played at the stadium from 1932 to 1966, and Malaysia Cup matches from 1967 to 1973.

In December 1999, the original stadium was closed for rebuilding. The new stadium was opened later in June 2003 with a seating capacity of 6,000. The position of the pitch was retained in the exact position as the previous stadium.

In 2006, under the FIFA GOAL plan, the stadium's pitch was relaid with Fifa 1 Star Recommended turf, an artificial turf. The cost of relaying the pitch cost $1 million was funded by the FIFA Goal Programme and FIFA Financial Assistance Plan. In 2008, the stadium's pitch was relaid again at the cost of US$400,000, with Fifa 2 Star Recommended artificial turf, a better quality artificial turf. The cost of re-turfing was borne entirely by Fifa, under Fifa's second Goal Project.

On 30 October 2012, a new high-definition LED scoreboard was implemented at the Gallery. Two new screens were also placed at the two ends of the grandstand.

## Season by season record

 2010 | Singapore Cup
 2010 | Singapore Cup
 2011 | Singapore Cup

## External links

* Singapore Sports Council website page on the Jalan Besar Stadium

## References

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5. ↑ http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3880/singapore/2012/10/31/3490589/high-definition-led-video-wall-launched-at-jalan-besar
Malcolm MacDonald

**Malcolm Ian MacDonald**, nicknamed *Supermac,* was one of the most prolific forwards in 1970s English football as a player for Newcastle and Arsenal.

He played three games as a guest for South Melbourne Hellas during the middle of the 1977 National Soccer League season, scoring on debut against West Adelaide, playing at home against Brisbane Lions and most notably against St George (which fielded former Arsenal star Charlie George as a guest), which drew a capacity crowd to Middle Park, providing a rare high point to an otherwise poor season for South. A reported fourth appearance against Canberra City did not eventuate.

In an article on MacDonand's guest stint, historian Damian Smith noted that:

"After completing the then English 1st division season with Arsenal, MacDonald was lured to Australia. Arsenal were about to embark on a end of season tour of the Asia and he thought that it would be a great opportunity to see another country and keep up his fitness in the off-season.
South ensured him for $500,000, with South and the three clubs that would face the striker, chipping in to help pay the $10,000 premium."

## Trivia

Back in 1970, MacDonald had played and scored against Jack Reilly, one of his temporary South Melbourne Hellas team mates, when Supermac's then club side Luton Town played a match against a touring Socceroos side. That side featured not only Reilly, but also Jim Mackay and future South coach Rale Rasic, who was then coaching the Socceroos.

MacDonald's appearance in the round 6 match against St George was covered in Offsider, the football memoir of journalist Patrick Mangan.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Arsenal (loan)

**Departed to**: Arsenal

**Debut:** NSL Round 10, 1977, against West Adelaide, Hindmarsh Stadium

**Last game**: NSL Round 6, 1977, against St George, Middle Park

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSL/1977/Round10.html
2. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSL/1977/Round11.html
3. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSL/1977/NSLTable.html
4. ↑ https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=68dYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=m5IDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7146%2C7475781
5. ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20010426015158/http://www.southmelbournesc.com.au/news.html?oid=1959570
6. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Socceroo/1970B.html
7. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSL/1977/Round10.html
8. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSL/1977/Round06.html
9. ↑ South Melbourne's round 6 match against St George was played in between rounds 11 and 12.
Giorgi Zarbos

**Giorgi Zarbos** was a member of the South Melbourne senior roster in 2018 , 2019, and 2020.

A youth team player, he played nearly every game in the under 20s in 2018, but did not make any senior appearances; he also failed to make any senior appearances in 2019.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/south-sign-four-youngsters/
Maracana Stadium

The **Maracana Stadium** (officially known as *Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho)* is a football stadium Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

One of the world's most iconic soccer stadiums, the venue was host to the decisive match of the 1950 World Cup, and the 2014 World Cup Final.

During the inaugural Club World Championships in 2000, South Melbourne played all three of its group matches at the venue.

## Season by season record

 2000 | Club World Championship | Group
 2000 | Club World Championship | Group
Michael Michalakopoulos

**Michael "Mike" Michalakopoulos** is a retired player and coach. Michalakopoulos played for South Melbourne during the National Soccer League, and coached South in the Victorian Premier League.

A forward picked up from Port Melbourne, Michalakopoulos made several appearances as a subsitute during his first season at the club, mostly in the middle of the season. The following season because of injuries and suspensions to other forwards, Michalakopoulos won consistent starting eleven football from the middle of the season, and proved his worth scoring consistently; selection for the Young Socceroos saw hime miss the last home and away game of the season, and he did not make any appearances for South in the finals.

In 1991-1992, Michalokopoulos found himself once again playing mostly off the bench, and though he scored in the finals against Olympic, he departed Hellas at the end of the season for Heidelberg. In the 1992-1993 season, he scored a double against his old team, in what was Heidelberg's last win at Middle Park.

As coach, Michalakopoulos took over in early 2008, after the resignation of John Anastasiadis. Reappointed at the end of the 2008 season for two more years, after leading South to the finals in 2009, Michalakopoulos resigned from his position due to personal reasons.

## Milestones

**Arrived from:** Port Melbourne

**Departed to:** Heidelberg United

**Debut:** NSL Round 13, 1989-1990, vs Preston Makedonia at Middle Park

**Last game:** NSL Preliminary Final, 1991-1992, vs Adelaide City at Olympic Park

## Honours

* National Soccer League - 1991
* NSL Cup - 1989-1990

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/michael-michalakopoulos-appointed-coach-of-smfc/
2. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/michalakopoulos-re-appointed-coach-for-200910/
3. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/michalakopoulos-ends-coaching-tenure/
Peter Skapetis

**Petros "Peter" Skapetis**is a forward who played with South Melbourne in 2019 and 2020.

A former South Melbourne youth team player, Skapetis was on the rosters of Queens Park Rangers and Stoke Cty in England, but a series of serious injuries contributed to him never making a senior appearance for either side.

Returning to Australia, Skapetis played for Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, before dropping down to NPL Victoria to play for Dandenong Thunder in 2019. Skapetis signed for South Melbourne during the 2019 mid-season transfer window. After the cancelled 2020 season - during which he played just two games, both as a substitute - Skapetis signed with Kingston City for the 2021 season.

Skapetis has represented both the Young Socceroos and the Olyroos.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**:  Dandenong Thunder

**Departed to:** Kingston City

**Debut:** NPL Victoria Round 15, 2019, against Dandenong City at Frank Holohan Soccer Complex

**Last game:**NPL Victoria Round 5, 2020, against Altona Magic at Paisley Park Soccer Complex

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/skapetis-returns-home/
2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/KingstonCityFC74/posts/3522982157736911?\_\_cft\_\_[0]=AZUDv0tMSG9vIuRrCC8TylcukvGf5U6cS2bSBQEK-3xMMGfrxc83kekBd-WyVhkFlGZdYV2DN6cwie6ETB0FtHzYFadQGktSvnRDkhoa7ScFSaxYlT7KhiBi8Mg32P7bllT3vSR7b8i-aqcJQGraus3r&\_\_tn\_\_=%2CO%2CP-R
3. ↑ https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/young-socceroos-go-close-taking-down-spain
4. ↑ https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/skapetis-strike-secures-olyroos-progression-0
Matthew Foschini

**Matthew Foschini**was a defensive midfielder and full-back who played three seasons with South Melbourne in National Premier Leagues Victoria.

## Bio

Foschini - the son of VFL player Silvio Foschini -.joined South from Oakleigh Cannons after the end of the 2015 season. Used primarily in a defensive midfield position, Foschini also played at right full-back and pinch-hit in central defence during his time at Lakeside.

The club's vice-captain in 2017 and 2018 behind skipper Brad Norton, Foschini had signed a contract in March 2018 designed to keep him at South until 2020; however the turmoil of the season saw Foschini and South part ways by mutual agreement at season's close, whereupon Foschini rejoined Chris Taylor at Oakleigh Cannons.

Long before he joined South Melboiurne in 2016, Foschini was listed as a member of South Melbourne's senior squad prior to the start of the 2009 season, but made no appearances for the club; indeed, there are no other references from that time to him either being signed from Oakleigh Cannons, or leaving South Melbourne. Foschini subsequently spent several years with Melbourne Victory and India's Salgaocar FC, before returning to Oakleigh in 2015.

## Milestones

**Arrived from:**Oakleigh Cannons

**Departed to**: Oakleigh Cannons

**Debut:** VPL Round 14, 2013, against Bentleigh Greens, at Lakeside Stadium

**Last game**: NPL Victoria Round 26, 2018, against Port Melbourne Sharks, at Lakeside Stadium

## Honours

* NPL Victoria champion 2016
* Theo Marmaras Medal 2016

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/south-sign-former-victory-defender-matthew-foschini/
2. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/foschini-signs-2020/
3. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/south-announce-2009-squad/
Jean-Charles Dubois

**Jean-Charles Dubois** is a French forward who played two games with South Melbourne in the middle of the 2011 season, after transferring over from Melbourne Knights during the mid-season transfer window.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Melbourne Knights

**Departed to**: ???

**Debut:** VPL Round 13, 2011, against Springvale White Eagles, John Cain Memorial Park

**Last game**: VPL Round 14, 2011 against Bentleigh Greens, Kingston Heath Soccer Complex
Michael Panopoulos

**Michael Panopoulos** is a retired midfielder who played for South Melbourne during the final season of the National Soccer League.

Prior to joining South Melbourne, Panopoulos had spent a considerable part of his soccer career overseas, most notably with Aris in Greece and Portsmouth in England.

After the dissolution of the NSL, Panopoulos went back to Greece, before later returning to Australia and playing for Oakleigh Cannons

## Milestones

**Arrived from:** Aris (Greece)

**Departed to:**AO Kerkyra (Greece)

**Debut:** NSL Round 3, 2003-2004, against Wollongong Wolves, Wollongong Stadium

**Last game:** NSL Minor Semi Final, 2003-2004, against Adelaide United, Hindmarsh Stadium

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Players/PAA.html
2. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSL/20032004/Round01.html
3. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NSLclubs/SM0304.html
Melbourne Hungaria

**Melbourne Hungaria**, also known by the names *Melbourne HSC* and *Melbourne*, is a defunct soccer club founded by Hungarian migrants in 1957.

Hungaria were the 1967 Australia Cup champions and also won the 1967 Victorian State League title. From 1970-1980 they were a co-tenant with South Melbourne Hellas and Hakoah at Middle Park.

The club folded during the 1987 Victorian season.

## References

1. ↑ http://southmelbournefc.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/the-story-of-melbourne-hungaria-not.html
2. ↑ http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/auscuphist.html
3. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Clubs/M/MelbourneHungariaDH.html
4. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Clubs/M/MelbourneHungariaDH.ht
Kosta Emmanuel

**Kosta Emmanuel** is a winger who played with South Melbourne in 2023.

Emmanuel was signed from Eastern Lions.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Bentleigh Greens

**Departed to:** Brunswick City

**Debut:** NPL Victoria Round 19, 2023, against St Albans Saints at Lakeside Stadium

**Last game**: NPL Victoria Round 26, 2023, against North Geelong at Elcho Park

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/2022/11/30/kosta-emmanuel-joins-smfc/
Josh Barresi

**Joshua Barresi**  is a forward who played with South Melbourne in 2021.

Barresi arrived at Lakeside midway through the season from South Australian champions Campbelltown, but had also played in Victoria with Bulleen Lions, Green Gully, and Bentleigh Greens.

Barresi scored on debut, but thereafter struggled with form and fitness, before injuries called an end to his season even before the various pandemic lockdowns saw the season cancelled.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Campbelltown (South Australia)

**Departed to:** ???

**Debut:** NPL Victoria Round 10, 2021, against Hume City at Lakeside Stadium

**Last game:** NPL Victoria Round 18, 2021, against Altona Magic at Lakeside Stadium

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/smfc-sign-josh-barresi-for-2021-season/
Jake Marshall

**Jake Marshall**is a centre-back who is currently with South Melbourne.

Arriving from Brisbane Strikers, Marshall missed the early part of the 2018 season with injury. He made his debut against Melbourne Knights in the 3-2 loss in round 6.  Marshall's 2019 season saw him play a larger role in the starting eleven, and he was re-signed for the 2020 season.

in 2023, Marshall won the Gold Medal for the NPL Victoria player of the year.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Brisbane Strikers (Queensland)

**Debut:** NPL Victoria Round 6, 2018, against Melbourne Knights at Knights Stadium

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/south-sign-jake-marshall-brisbane-strikers/
2. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/knights-win-5-goal-derby/
3. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/jake-marshall-re-signs-for-2020-season/
Jake Barker-Daish

**Jake Barker-Daish** is a retired midfielder who played with South Melbourne in 2015.

Barker-Daish joined South for the 2015 season after spending some time in the English lower leagues.. Previous to his England sojourn, Barker-Daish had played for Gold Coast United and Adelaide United in the A-League.

Barker-Daish's time at Lakeside lasted only a season. He joined Richmond in 2016, which was followed by stints at Melbourne Knights and Moreland Zebras.

Prior to joining South, Barker-Daish had played for both the Young Socceroos and the Olyroos.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Colne (England)

**Departed to**: Richmond

**Debut:** NPL Victoria Round 8, 2015, against Melbourne Knights, Lakeside Stadium

**Last game**: 2015 NPL national playoffs quarter final, against Olympia Warriors, Lakeside Stadium

## References

1. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/australian-under-23-international-barker-daish-signs-for-south
2. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Players/BAL.html
3. ↑ https://www.smfc.com.au/game-set-and-match-for-richmond/
Fernando De Moraes

**Fernando Jorge Lima de Moraes,** often referred to simply as *Fernando* or *Nando,* is a retired midfielder who played with South Melbourne from 2005-2013.

The Brazilian-born De Moraes was the most popular player at South Melbourne during the club's first decade in the Victorian Premier League, both for his skill and loyalty to the club.

Fernando was also an accomplished futsal player, having played futsal professionally in Brazil. After becoming a naturalised Australian, he represented his adopted country in futsal from 2008 onwards, including being part of the Futsalroos' 2012 World Cup squad.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**:

**Departed to**: retired

**Debut:** VPL Round 9, 2005, against Green Gully, Green Gully Reserve

**Last game**: 2013 Dockerty Cup, Semi Final, against Green Gully, SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne

## Hat-tricks

* 2011 Mirabella Cup, Round 4 vs Yarraville Glory (six goals)

## Honours

* Victorian Premier League champion 2006
* FFV Gold Medal 2010
* Club leading scorer 2006, 2008, 2010
* Jimmy Rooney Medal  2006
* Theo Marmaras Medal 2006, 2010

## References

1. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/a-tribute-to-fernando-de-moraes-from-the-smfc-media-team/
2. ↑ http://futsal4all.com/2014/04/meet-the-futsalroos-part-2/
3. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Futsalroos/2008.html
4. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Futsalroos/2012.html
5. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC.html#2005
6. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2013KOCup.html
Moreland

**Moreland** is a defunct Victorian soccer club.

Founded in 1934 as an off-shoot of the Brunswick club, and based out of Campbell Reserve, Moreland became one of the leading teams in Victorian soccer in the 1930s and 40s, both on its own and in a war-time combination with Hakoah.

During the 1950s and 60s, Moreland was one of the last of the pre-war Anglo clubs to hold its own against the clubs of the post-war migrant boom; but following its relegation from the Victorian State League in 1962, the club never returned to the Victorian top-flight.

At the end of 1985. Moreland merged with Kew Park Rangers to form Moreland Park Rangers.

## South Melbourne Hellas

### Season by season record

#### 1960s

 1961 | Victorian State League
 1962 | Victorian State League
 1962 | Victorian State League

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Clubs/VIC/Vic\_Active\_M.html#MorelandCity
Ibraim Ibraimi

**Ibraim Ibraimi**(also sometimes spelled *Ibrahim Ibrahimi*)was a forward who played with South Melbourne during the final two seasons of the National Soccer League.

All of Ibraimi's five appearances for South saw him come off the bench.

During his time at South, Ibraimi also played for Port Melbourne in the Victorian leagues during the NSL off-season.

After the end of the NSL, Ibraimi played for Dandenong Thunder.

## Milestones

**Arrived from:**Thomastown Devils

**Departed to**: Dandenong Thunder

**Debut:** NSL Round 10, 2002-2003, against Marconi Fairfield, Lakeside Stadium

**Last game**: NSL Round 13, 2003-2004, against Sydney Olympic, Lakeside Stadium

## Stats

 2002-2003 | 3
 2003-2004 | 2

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Players/IAN.html
2. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Clubs/P/PortMelbournePR2003.html
3. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2004D1R.html
4. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2002Score.html
Kliment Taseski

**Kliment Taseski** (occasionally listed as *Tasevski)* is an attacking midfielder who played with South Melbourne Hellas during the 2011 season while on loan from Melbourne Heart (along with Kamal Ibrahim).

During his time at South Melbourne, Taseski was at the centre of a minor controversy which saw South temporarily deducted three points for fielding an ineligible player against Richmond in round 19, in what turned out to be Taseski's last game for the club.

Football Federation Victoria claimed that Taseski's loan period had expired without being renewed before the Richmond game. The matter was subsequently resolved, and the points restored to South Melbourne.

Prior to joining South Melbourne, Taseski had played with the Young Socceroos. Taseski had also won the Jimmy Rooney Medal for being best afield in Altona Magic's Victorian Premier League grand final win in 2009.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Melbourne Heart (loan)

**Departed to**: Melbourne Heart (loan ended)

**Debut:** VPL Round 2, 2011, against Springvale White Eagles, White Eagles Stadium. Keysborough

**Last game**: VPL Round 19, 2011, against Richmond, Kevin Bartlett Reserve

## References

1. ↑ http://southmelbournefc.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/kiss-of-death-special-edition-kliment.html
2. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/south-retain-points/
3. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2011PLR.html
Steve Manceski

**Steve Manceski**(first name sometimes listed as *Steven)*was a forward who played with South Melbourne in the National Soccer League during the 2001-2002 season.

Scoring on debut in a 3-1 loss at home Perth Glory, Mancevski made all of his appearances for South Melbourne's senior team in the 2001 portion of the 2001-2002 season.

After his time at South ended, Manceski played in the Victorian leagues for various clubs including Preston Lions, Keilor Park, and Westgate.

Prior to joining South Melbourne, Manceski had played for the Joeys.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**:

**Departed to**:

**Debut:** NSL Round 1, 2001-2002, against Perth Glory, Lakeside Stadium

**Last game**: NSL Round 10, 2001-2002, against Sydney Olympic, Shark Park

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2005PLR.html
2. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2012SD2NWR.html
3. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2011SD2NWR.html
4. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Joeys/2001.html
.
NPL National Playoffs

The **NPL National Playoffs** are a defunct post-season tournament for teams which finished first after the home and way season of the various top-level state based NPL competitions. It was a straight knockout competition, played after the end of the various NPL seasons.

The competition began in 2013 alongside the introduction of the National Premier League system. As Victoria did not commence its NPL competition until 2014, Victorian sides did not participate in the NPL National Playoffs series in 2013. For most of the competition's existence, an additional prize of winning the NPL National Playoffs was automatic qualification for the FFA Cup.

South Melbourne participated in the NPL National Playoffs twice - in 2014 and 2015. The 2019 edition of the tournament competition was the last version of the tournament played to date; though no official end to the tournament was announced by Football Australia, there appear to be no plans to revive the competition after two years in which the COVID pandemic interrupted local soccer, and made interstate travel extremely risky.

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NPLFinals/NPLFinals.shtml
2. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NPLFinals/2014NPLFR.html
3. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/NPLFinals/2015NPLFR.html
4. ↑ https://twitter.com/peterfilopoulos/status/1552853518154735616
Robbie Wynne

**Robert "Robbie" Wynne**is a defender who played senior football with South Melbourne during 2007 and 2008..

A South Melbourne under 21s player, Wynne made two appearances late in 2007, and added 14 games to that his senior tally in 2008.

Wynne crossed to Oakleigh Cannons in 2009, but played only two games there, before continuing his career at lower league level.

While at Oakleigh, Wynne put in a reckless tackle in the Hellenic Cup which effectively ended the career of South Melbourne forward Nathan Caldwell.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: South Melboune under 21s

**Departed to**: Oakleigh Cannons

**Debut:** VPL Round 25, 2007, against Western Suburbs, Ralph Reserve

**Last game**: VPL Round 26, 2008, against Frankston Pines, Monterey Reserve

## Stats

 2007 | 2
 2008 | 14

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2009PLR.html
2. ↑ https://neoskosmos.com/en/52/classy-chip-knocks-out-oakleigh/
VPL Round 1, 2006

After three large crowds between the sides in 2005, expectations were high for this round 1 derby match - which also doubled up as a grudge match for South, having lost the preliminary final to the Bergers in 2005 - but the first post A-League era derby between the two sides drew a crowd half that of any of their three meetings in 2005.

Up front South was missing both Vaughan Coveny (who was still with Newcastle Jets) and new signing Kevin Nelson, whose clearance had not arrived in time for the game. For an hour both sides struggled to create meaningful chances, in a game that lacked any sort of fluency. Gradually though South began to get on top, but with time running out it looked like the game was destined for a scoreless draw.

The deadlock was broken however in injury time, when debutant Jonas Salley ghosted in front of Heidelberg goalkeeper Lou Acevski and headed home an in-swinging corner. Two minutes later, Tansel Baser lobbed Acevski to secure South a memorable win.

## Lineups

H**eidelberg United**: Lou Acevski, Peter Roberts, Daniel Jones, Aaron Westervelt, Leigh Tsoumerkas (Yusuf Yusuf 84), Robert Liparoti, Eric Vassiliadis, Tony Ouliaris (Nick Sabljak 71), Frank Lagana, Saranti Parissos, Nick Marinos (Fidel Richards 81). **Coach**: Phil Stubbins.

**South Melbourne:** Dean Anastasiadis, Arthur Tsonis, Con Blatsis, Evan Karavitis (George Tzirtis 61), Peter Koutsoupias, Arthur Tsirtsakis, Jonas Salley, Ramazan Tavsancioglu, Fernando De Moraes, Tansel Baser, Scott MacNicol. **Coach:** John Anastasiadis. **Goals:** Salley 91, Baser 93

## Match reports

smfc.com.au - Heidelberg United v South Melbourne - Match Report

## References

1. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/heidelberg-united-v-south-melbourne-fc-match-preview-2/
2. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2006VCR.html
Shane Nunes

**Shane Nunes** is a central defender from Western Australia who played for South Melbourne during the 2008 and 2009 seasons. At the close of the 2009 season Nunes returned to Western Australia.

## Milestones

**Arrived from**: Cockburn City  (Western Australia)

**Departed to**: Cockburn City  (Western Australia)

**Debut:** VPL Round 1, 2008, against Heidelberg United, Lakeside Stadium

**Last game**: VPL Elimination Final, 2009, against Hume City, Epping Stadium

## References

1. ↑ http://www.cockburncity.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Newsletter-1-2010.pdf
2. ↑ http://www.smfc.com.au/south-capture-all-star-duo-from-western-australia/
3. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2008PLR.html
4. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2009PLR.html
Simon Storey

**Simon Storey**is a full-back who played for South Melbourne during the final season of the National Soccer League.

Prior to joining South Melbourne, Storey had won the Jimmy Rooney Medal for being judged best afield in Green Gully's win in the 2003 Victorian Premier League grand final.

After the dissolution of the NSL, Storey had two separate stints in the A-League, first with Melbourne Victory, and later with North Queensland Fury. In between those stints, Storey played in Scotland, mostly with Partick Thistle.

## Milestones

**Arrived from:** Green Gully

**Departed to:** ???

**Debut:** NSL Round 1, 2003-2004, against Parramatta Power, Parramatta Stadium

**Last game:** NSL Elimination Final 2nd leg, 2003-2004, against Marconi Fairfield, Lakeside Stadium

## References

1. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Players/PAA.html
2. ↑ http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC/2003PLR.html