Joined VAFA: 2000

Coaches: Nick Abbott (M), Deb Konopnicki (W)

Nickname: Swans / Bloods

Ground: Oval 11, Lindsay Hassett Oval, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park.

Colours: White with red V/ red; shorts – red; socks – red; white hoops.

Secretary: Emily Sexton M: 0427 448 428 E:[email protected]

President: Libby Porter M: 0416 550 699 E:[email protected]

Founded in 1912, South Melbourne District Sports Club has always been closely associated with the VFL/AFL Swans (formerly South Melbourne & now Sydney Swans). Many Districts’ players went on to play for the Swans at Lakeside Oval, and in the late 1920s, South Districts donated 40 Guineas to South Melbourne FC to stop them from folding. Players at the time often had to survive on very low incomes and, again, the ‘Districts often provided assistance payments where they were needed.

In 2000, the senior football club made the decision to transfer to the VAFA and have since won four senior premierships – 2000 (Div 4), 2006 (Div 3), 2007 (Div 2) & 2022 (Div 3).

There are many famous ex-players such as Keith Forbes (Essendon Team of the Century), Danny Jacobs, Alan Miller (coach of South Melbourne) , Jack “Basher” Williams, and the best known of all – Roy Cazaly.

The Swans entered a team into Development Division 4 of the inaugural VAFA Women’s competition and finished third in their first year.

In 2022, the men claimed their first senior premiership in 15 years, when they claimed the Division 3 Seniors & Reserves premiership double.

Premierships

Competition Best and Fairest Winners – Senior

Division 1 / D Section – LS Pepper Medal – 1

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