We are delighted to announce that Jack Bianchin has been reappointed as Senior Men’s Football Head Coach for the 2027 season. Following another strong year both on and off the field, with our Senior Men currently sitting second on the ladder, the club has extended Jack’s contract for another season. Jack has helped build aContinue reading “Jack Bianchin re-signed as Head Coach!”
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NAIDOC Week: Unveiling our First Nations guernseys
Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week, and we’re proud to acknowledge and celebrate the First Nations people within our club and wider community. This year’s theme, 50 Years Deadly, celebrates five decades of NAIDOC Week honouring culture, resilience, truth and the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It recognises the Elders, leaders,Continue reading “NAIDOC Week: Unveiling our First Nations guernseys”
Rising star: Jo Denton talent identified
Congratulations to Jo Denton from our 17&Under Netball team for being talent identified at this year’s Netball Victoria Association Championships! Jo is one of just seven NFNL representatives selected and has now been invited to trial for the 2026 Netball Victoria Talent Academy — an incredible achievement and opportunity! Jo’s journey is one that ourContinue reading “Rising star: Jo Denton talent identified”
Recognising Pride Month
On Sunday, our Division 1 Senior Women proudly wore rainbow armbands and ribbons in recognition of Pride Month. At St Mary’s, we believe everyone deserves to feel welcome, valued and included. Football is more than a game — it’s about connection, community and creating a place where people can be themselves. We’re proud to celebrateContinue reading “Recognising Pride Month”
Standing together for better mental health
We’re proud to be hosting a Beyond Blue Mental Health Match across all senior football and netball games from 17–19 July 2026, raising both vital funds and awareness for Beyond Blue. At St Mary’s, we know sport is about much more than what happens on game day. Every week, our players, coaches, volunteers, families andContinue reading “Standing together for better mental health”
St Mary’s community unites for Big Freeze 12
A huge congratulations to our junior club on an incredible Big Freeze event, raising $7,195 for Fight MND! What an amazing effort from everyone involved in organising, participating and supporting such an important cause. A special shoutout to Matilda Eames and Sarah Johnston, two of our Senior Women’s players who also coach at the juniorContinue reading “St Mary’s community unites for Big Freeze 12”
Men’s Health Week 2026
Today marks the start of Men’s Health Week, an important opportunity to highlight the health and wellbeing of men and boys across our St Mary’s community. Men’s Health Week is about more than physical fitness. It’s also about mental health, emotional wellbeing and creating a culture where looking after yourself is encouraged and supported. ThisContinue reading “Men’s Health Week 2026”
Help us save lives!
It’s World Blood Donor Day, and our St Mary’s Australian Red Cross Lifeblood team has already saved 15 lives this year through blood and plasma donations. Countless Aussies rely on blood donations everyday. In fact, 1 in 3 will need a blood donation blood in their lifetime. That’s about 65 of our netball and footballContinue reading “Help us save lives!”
Vote for us to win $20k!
St Mary’s is in the running to win the People’s Choice Award as part of the 2026 Woolworths Netball Grants Program. The club that receives the most votes nationally will be awarded $20,000, and we’re asking our community to get behind us. Since launching junior netball in 2024, our program has grown rapidly, creating opportunitiesContinue reading “Vote for us to win $20k!”
Our new First Nations guernsey
Before we close out National Reconciliation Week, we’re excited to share the initial concept for our new First Nations guernseys! Made possible by a $4,500 grant from First People Assembly of Victoria, both our Senior Women’s teams will wear the guernseys during NAIDOC Week later this season. The original artwork was designed by Toneya Kennedy,Continue reading “Our new First Nations guernsey”
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