Ange Postecoglou on South Melbourne, Melbourne Victory & the Australia Cup Final | Full Interview

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Ange Postecoglou represented both clubs. Ahead of the Hahn Australia Cup Final 2026, he explains why he’s backing South Melbourne. In this full interview, Ange reflects on growing up at South Melbourne Hellas, from ball boy and junior player to captain and championship-winning coach. He shares the friendships, family connections and winning mentality that shaped him, before recalling the emergence of Melbourne Victory and his time coaching the club. Two passionate football communities and an occasion only the Australia Cup could deliver. Produced in collaboration with Football Australia and 10/Paramount. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro — “They’re definitely my club” 00:46 South Melbourne: more than a football club 02:46 Childhood memories of Middle Park 05:00 South Melbourne and the Greek community 07:17 From junior and ball boy to captain and coach 10:14 The pressure of coaching his own club 12:59 South Melbourne’s aura in the NSL 15:15 Why winning defines South Melbourne 16:39 The emergence

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