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

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South Melbourne were left behind when Australian soccer reinvented itself in 2005. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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.S1 S2

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

Australia Sports

3 outlets 5 reports Published Oct 9, 2026

The brief

South Melbourne were left behind when Australian soccer reinvented itself in 2005. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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.S1 S2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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