As part of its preseason training schedule, South Melbourne FC will travel to Tasmania to participate in a number of friendly matches against top sides from the Apple Isle.
Apart from the opportunity for the playing squad to become better acquainted and prepare for the upcoming 2011 VPL season, it provides the opportunity for the Club to foster and develop stronger links with other state federations.
South Hobart SC has traveled to Melbourne for the last couple of years in preparation for their respective league. In fact, South Hobart SC is Tasmania's oldest side, having being formed in 1901.
The third match of its Tasmanian tour will see South Melbourne FC take on South Hobart in the Hill Street/Thrifty Cup.
The following schedule outlines the list of matches of the Club's Tasmanian tour:

Thursday 13th January
South Hobart FC vs. South Melbourne FC

Friday 14th January
Hobart Olympia vs. South Melbourne FC

Sunday 16th January - Hill Street/Thrifty Cup
South Hobart FC vs. South Melbourne FC

http://www.smfc.com.au/news/999/smfc-to-tour-tasmania/