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Clarke Shields Pavillion (Oval 11 Lindsay Hassett Oval)
Aughtie Drive (opp Fraser St tram stop), Albert Park VIC 3206

PLAYERS WANTED

We are excited to be back recruiting players for our Senior Men’s, Women’s and Men’s Thirds teams for the 2025 season. We also are so excited to have an U19 Men’s team back up and running for 2025.

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Fixtures & results

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MEN RESERVES

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Events/Key Dates

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Indigenous Round 2024

Senior Reverse Raffle

Practice Games 2024

2023 Presentation Night

Join us for our first Indigenous Round as we look to learn about our First Nations cultures and history.

The Bloody Good Ball is back!!!!

Season Launch 2023

Kearney Kennedy Cup

Spring Skills Academy

SMDSC Season Launch

Round 11- Pride Round

2020 Past Players and Officials Function

SOUTH MELBOURNE DISTRICTS SENIOR FOOTBALL 2020 SEASON LAUNCH

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The world’s a bit upside down at the moment and it’s very easy to not feel like yourself. If your mental health is taking a toll, reach out. Reach out to friends and family. Reach out to your coaches and team mates. Reach out to your GP,

We’re so lucky to be surrounded by so many strong, brave, kind, caring women who have our back on and off the field. Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women in our lives - we are the people we are today thanks to you |

In 2020 Senior Men's Coach Pat O'Callaghan will be joined on the coaching Panel by 2 playing assistant coaches Scott Moran and Sean Connell.
Scott joins the Districts in 2020 as Senior Playing Assistant Coach. Scott's Senior career started at Temple

South Melbourne District Senior Football is pleased to be able to announce that Patrick O'Callaghan has been appointed to the role of Senior Mens Coach from the 2020 season.
Pat steps up from his role as Senior assistant he has held for the past two

Shake down the thunder from the sky 🌩️🔴⚪

This week Gary Simm clocks up his 150th appearance for the Districts. Growing up on the family’s dairy farm in Tongala with 3 sisters, 7 cats and 50 dairy cows meant suitable kick to kick partners were limited. Nonetheless he refined his speed

Congratulations to Alexander "Scotty" Scott for reaching hit 50th senior games this Saturday for the Districts.
Only into his second full season playing senior mens football after playing Junior football with St Kilda City and the District

Congratulations to Benny “Harro” Harris for reaching 50 games with the South Melbourne Districts

In 2016, Harro returned to Melbourne after 4 years living in the remote mining town of Roxby Downs. He learnt his craft in the notoriously t

Congratulations to Luke 'bags' Money who has taken the long road but this week will bring up his 50th game at the districts.
A member of the senior leadership group and keeper of the fines, suited to a bloke whose name relates to the currency with w

Congratulations to Aaron McCaughley for reaching 50 games with the South Melbourne Districts

In the winter of 2015, South Melbourne was greeted one crisp Saturday by the sight of a curious young Irishman from lurgan in co Armagh. Keen to try his han

Congratulations to Jamie Brooker who plays his 50th senior game this weekend and for being promoted to our Senior Leadership Group.

Jamie has emerged as dedicated young leader of the districts, he has continually shown commitment to the cl

The @vafahq presents; our men's captain @jordyheis

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums who prove that women really can achieve anything || @smdfcwomen #smdfc #smdfcwomen #mothersday

Score Recap || Round 4 vs Albert Park

Both our senior men's and reserves sides enjoyed wins against our local rivals Albert Park. The seniors win saw the awarding of the inaugural Ahearn Pearson Cup, with Tom Murrihy best on ground for the day.
Tom

Score Recap || Round 2 vs Box Hill North

In case you missed it, our seniors and reserves both had good wins against Box Hill North.
This week we play South Mornington away.

Milestone: 100 Games || Ryan Chirgwin (& score recap Round 1)

Congratulations to Ryan Chirgwin who will run out in his 100th game for the club on the weekend. 'Chirgs' has been an ever present stalwart for the districts, heavily involved in some

🎄Merry Christmas to all🎄
We wish everyone a safe and happy holidays.
Love, the Districts ❤️

We might not know whether we’ll have a season, but we can keep dreaming of stellar moments like this streaming down field to a solid lead! || #smdfc #smdfcwomen

Hope you’ve all had a great weekend - now it’s time to tackle the new week! || #smdfc #smdfcwomen

Hands up if you’re loving the return of Friday Night Footy! || #smdfc #smdfcwomen #fridaynightfootball

Nothing like a big clearing kick forward from the middle of a pack || #smdfc #smdfcwomen

Thumbs up if you’re ready for preseason to restart tomorrow! || #smdfc #smdfcwomen

Dust off your red and white, it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Training’s back tomorrow! || #smdfc #smdfcwomen

Nothing like a solid shepherd to keep your opponent a socially distanced 1.5m away || #smdfc #smdfcwomen #socialdistancing

Practising for socially distanced training - you must stand at least this far from your teammates! Fingers crossed we’ll be training again soon || #smdfc #smdfcwomen #socialdistancing

Throwback to the days before social distancing. Looking forward to the next time we’re allowed to have a team huddle like this! || #smdfc #smdfcwomen

Coaches

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SENIOR AND RESERVES MEN'S

HEAD COACH Nick Abbott 0412 578 056
ASSISTANT COACH VACANT

RESERVES COACH VACANT
ASSITANT COACH VACANT

SENIOR WOMEN

SENIOR COACH Deborah Konopnicki 0414 565 517
ASSISTANT COACH Mark DiNardo
TEAM MANAGER Em Sexton

THIRDS MEN

COACH VACANT

U19 MENS

U19 COACH AJ Moroney 0437 096 853
ASSISTANT COACH VACANT
TEAM MANAGER VACANT

Our vision

At South Melbourne Districts, Amateur Football’s success is promotion through the divisions for our men’s, women’s and youth teams. This is done through developing quality football programs for our members and community. Our success will be supported by an inclusive, diverse and welcoming culture that recognises its contributors and fosters talent to perform at its full potential.

South Melbourne District Senior Football Club is the foundation section of SMDSC. Senior Football until recent times has been an open age mens and reserve team and at times the club has fielded Under 19 teams. In 2017, SMD Senior Football fielded its first Womens football team. It was a great success and was expanded to a seniors and reserves in 2018. A proud club with a rich history, South Melbourne District Football Club currently fields amateur teams in Seniors and Reserves for Men and Womens, all competing in the VAFA competition.

The facilities at Clarke Shields Pavillion, while heavily utilised, are developing into a great place to train and play footy. A small gym is available for those needing a specific program for strength or injury rehab. The rooms and facilities were renovated in 2013 and boast excellent changing rooms, showers and social club amenities.

The club is proud of its diverse and talented list of players, originating from all over the globe and the country. The club has a number of great social nights throughout the year and being on the doorstep of the city is very convenient to get to and from.