The 1977 season was the first in the National Soccer League for South Melbourne Football Club.

South Melbourne finished 11th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.

191f51 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal.

The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal.