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AFL Victoria honour Local Legend Livio Basile

We’re so proud that AFL Victoria recognised Livio Basile as part of their Local Legends campaign. Livio, a true legend of the club, has dedicated over three decades to various roles, including trainer, boundary umpire, tribunal player advocate, and Junior Club President. One of Livio’s most significant contributions was establishing St Mary’s first U19 team,Continue reading “AFL Victoria honour Local Legend Livio Basile”

Senior training session for Colts players

St Mary’s Senior FNC and St Mary’s Greensborough Junior Football Club are thrilled to welcome the next generation of players to Senior Football! On Thursday 1 August, all Colts players are invited to join our under 19s for a training session. After the session, you’ll hear from the U19s coach Trevor Little and Senior Men’sContinue reading “Senior training session for Colts players”

Message from the President: Keeping our eyes on the goal

This weekend, we will again ‘band together’ to support the AFL Victoria and TAC Victoria Road Safety Round, donning blue armbands to honour the lives touched by road trauma and promote road safety in our community. Our focus this year is on distracted driving. Drivers are 10 times more at risk of crashing if theyContinue reading “Message from the President: Keeping our eyes on the goal”

Recognising NAIDOC Week 2024

This past weekend, in celebration of NAIDOC Week, we had Acknowledgement of Country and a traditional First Nations dance before the women’s game. A huge thank you to Shanyah Bux, Taleeyah Bux and Dakota Brown from the Yorta Yorta mob and Beyoncé Daniel from Barkindiji mob for sharing your culture and traditions with us toContinue reading “Recognising NAIDOC Week 2024”

Cheers to another successful Bottomless Brunch!

We want to extend an enormous thank you to everyone who helped organise and run our Bottomless Brunch on Saturday.; we couldn’t have done it without you! Liz & Brenna Mace deserve a special mention for leading the catering team, with help from Robin Irvine, Helen Desmond, and Shelley Daisley. From homemade delights to personalisedContinue reading “Cheers to another successful Bottomless Brunch!”

NAIDOC Week 2024

Today marks the start of NAIDOC Week, an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. This year’s theme – Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud – celebrates the unyielding spirit of our communities and invites allContinue reading “NAIDOC Week 2024”

AFL Victoria recognise our Local Legend Liz Mace

We’re so pleased that AFL Victoria have recognised Liz Mace as a Local Legend for her tireless work behind the scenes at the St Mary’s. Liz and her family joined the St Mary’s Junior Football Club in 1994, finding it the perfect place for their sons to start their football journeys. Over the years, LizContinue reading “AFL Victoria recognise our Local Legend Liz Mace”

St Mary’s save 30 lives and counting

It’s World Blood Donor Day. Our Lifeblood team has already saved 30 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 53 of our netball and football players! Making a blood donation isContinue reading “St Mary’s save 30 lives and counting”