Mark your calendars: Sutherland Sharks vs South Melbourne goes live on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 06:00 in what promises to be a thrilling Australia. Championship. Group stage encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Benjamin Cortus has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Cool and dry, 12°C. Key absences could shape this game — Becker is a concern for Sutherland Sharks, while Schwarz may miss out for South Melbourne. These two sides have a rich history: South Melbourne 1 - 1 Sutherland Sharks (2021). South Melbourne 1 - 3 Sutherland Sharks (2022). South Melbourne 2 - 1 Sutherland Sharks (2024). South Melbourne 2 - 0 Sutherland Sharks (2025). South Melbourne 1 - 3 Sutherland Sharks (2024). We're going with 0:0 as our predicted scoreline.