Friday Night Football 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬! The season kicks off with a massive local derby against Port Melbourne tonight at JL Murphy Reserve as we look to start what will be a big 2025 on a positive note. 🏟️ JL Murphy Reserve / SS Anderson Reserve 🕡 Under 23s: 6:15 PM 🕣 Seniors:

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We're finally back in league action 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 as we take on traditional rivals Melbourne Knights in an early-season edition of the Original Melbourne Derby. Both sides head into this clash fresh off opening-round victories, looking to keep their unbeaten

WHAT A HIT! South Melbourne FC lead Knights in the derby! 💥 Boyhood Hellas supporter George Mells breaks the deadlock to score his first goal for his new club! 💙 #NPL #NPLMVIC #SMFC

FT: South Melbourne FC defeat Melbourne Knights FC in the Original Melbourne Derby! 🔵⚪️ The Australian Championship Foundation Club start the Senol NPL Victoria season with two wins from two games! 💪 📸: Luke Radziminski / SMFC #NPL #NPLVIC #NPLMVIC #SMFC

Back on the winner’s list and through to the next round of the cup. Harding with a first half brace, with Brennan adding a third 📸 Cindy Nitsos

It’s Match Day in NPLM Round 11 as Green Gully hosts South Melbourne at Green Gully Reserve! 🔥 📺 Catch all the action live on the NPL Victoria YouTube: ftbl.vc/3wdkQVf

Not the only A-League club who treat contracted players this way, it’s an absolute disgrace the way a lot of clubs go about things. No wonder there is very little loyalty in football these days…

Would have to agree. Played against him twice this season and was impressed with the level of composure and quality on the ball. He is so talented and he is in great hands with Cameron Watson and Billy Celeski.

Our game never fails to surprise me, great point by Dimitri. Further to that point, most of the requirements for senior rosters next season are absolutely ridiculous. You need to earn the right to play senior football at any level, not to be selected based on roster rulings.

Mells Academy (MFA) U11 | 2014s From the first whistle: 🔁 Lose it → counter-press immediately ⚽️ In BP → quick passes, minimal touches, play forward What we coach every week is now showing in games. Trust the work. #youthdevelopment #footballcoaching

Mells Academy (MFA) U11 (2014’s) Great example of our first-phase play: letting the ball do the work, quick passing combinations, and moving within our triangles. Brilliant to see a young midfielder confident enough to drive forward, commit defenders, and finishing cleverly.

Mells Academy U11 (2014) Clever use of the body from our striker, taking the shot early so the defender can’t recover. Smart decision-making and pure game intelligence from such a young player 👏⚽️

Mells Academy U11 (2014’s) Sometimes mix it up ❗️ route one football, what a brilliant hit. Can play with the ball on the ground and in the air, smart young players 🎩 #youthdevelopment #footballcoaching #MFA

One year in and our Academy has already created something special. Proud of the development, discipline and professionalism our players continue to show. 2026… we keep building resilient, intelligent footballers ready to shine on and off the pitch. ⚽️✨

Mells Academy U10 (2015’s) I love this goal. Efficiency 🔝 Nice switch of play & beautiful left footed finish from our maestro. This tournament we saw multiple goals just like this and many of the things we’ve worked on come to life! ⚽️