South Melbourne pre-dates my knowledge of Aussie football but this is a great read on the history of South Melbourne and touches on how football provided a sense of place for many.
Worth a read:
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2 ... iddle-park
PS - Wasn't sure where to put this.
The Forgotten Story of ... South Melbourne and Middle Park
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Re: The Forgotten Story of ... South Melbourne and Middle Pa
Yes, well worth a read.
Our football roots are deep and our history is rich.
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