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Graham Ruthven
Oct 12, 2026
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Saturday was one of the greatest nights in Australian football history as South Melbourne pulled off an INCREDIBLE upset!

For the first time ever, a team outside the closed shop of A-League won the Australia Cup. South Melbourne’s story is well worth your time. They’re not your usual lower league team.

They have a long and storied history and Saturday’s …

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