Melbourne Knights president Pave Jusup invited the President of SMFC Nick Maikousis, Chairman Bill Papastergiadis, Head of Football Andrew Mesourouni and also Tony Margaritis to an event at Knights Stadium to mark the great history between these two clubs. The function was held immediately before the scheduled match between the two teams As Jusup said “ you cannot manufacture a rivalry. It comes through history and passionate supporters” Jusup also noted that clubs like SMFC and Knights should be playing top flight football and that it was time to make this happen The event was also used to discuss the upcoming proposed National Second Division