A rivalry 21 years in the making, and a glimpse of what the A-League could become

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 9, 2026

South Melbourne were left behind when Australian soccer reinvented itself in 2005. Now, with a historic (and sold-out) cup final looming on Saturday night, their case for inclusion has never looked more compelling.

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