As our final profile in our Women’s History Month series, we’re highlighting Tomeeka Neil – 2023 Senior Women’s Premiership Co-Captain and 2024 Assistant Coach. Growing up watching her brother play, she was always around the footy club. When whispers of a girl’s team surfaced, her dad wasted no time in enrolling her, knowing the opportunitiesContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Tomeeka Neil’s inspiring journey in women’s football”
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2023/24 Summer Netball Premiers
We excited to share that St Mary’s 4 have won the Division 9 Premiership! As a newly formed team they faced challenges at the outset, but through perseverance they steadily climbed the ranks to finish the season on top of the ladder. Heading into the Grand Final against Fitzroy Stars 2, the stakes were high,Continue reading “2023/24 Summer Netball Premiers”
Women’s History Month: Bernie Girolami’s journey to empower girls and women in football
To mark Women’s History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the people who have driven women’s sport in our community. Among these individuals is Bernie Girolami who has most certainly left his mark on women’s football at the grassroots level. His journey into supporting women’s sports began with a personal connection — his three daughters’Continue reading “Women’s History Month: Bernie Girolami’s journey to empower girls and women in football”
WE’RE HIRING: Canteen Manager
We’re looking for an enthusiastic person to manage the canteen activities for our St Mary’s Football and Netball Club in 2024. The main function of this role will be planning, organising, and monitoring the day to day operations of the canteen. This is a paid position. Dates required9 Thursday night (for food delivery) and Saturday’sContinue reading “WE’RE HIRING: Canteen Manager”
Women’s History Month: Troy Bickerton’s inspiring journey in championing women’s football
In honour of Women’s History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on individuals who have been instrumental in championing women’s sports at St Mary’s. Today, we’re highlighting the current Senior Women’s Premiership winning coach Troy Bickerton! Troy’s passion for supporting girls and women’s sport began when his daughter Madi’s basketball team needed a coach. Not wantingContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Troy Bickerton’s inspiring journey in championing women’s football”
International Women’s Day 2024
Happy International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion. It underscores the crucial role of inclusion in achieving gender equality. The theme resonates deeply within our club, as it is a well known fact that women are undervalued in the sporting arena. As a Club, we are united in the belief that true progress requiresContinue reading “International Women’s Day 2024”
Women’s History Month: Jessie Bickerton – a champion of women’s footy
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting people that have been a driving force behind women’s sports at St Mary’s. To kick off, we’re talking to Jessie Bickerton, current Senior Women’s Team Manager and Football Manager, committee member, former player, unofficial Club photographer and much, much more. Growing up, Jess was always immersed inContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Jessie Bickerton – a champion of women’s footy”
Unlocking success with David Buttifant
Last week, our current and upcoming Club leaders gathered for their second session with leading sports performance specialist David Buttifant who has over 25+years of experience working with AFL club and Olympic athletes. One of the key takeaways from the session was the emphasis on instilling specific values and behaviours within our Club’s culture. DavidContinue reading “Unlocking success with David Buttifant”
Winning on and off the court
Our netball teams had an awesome time at sponsor Jaga Jaga last night! The players cashed in their Best on Ground vouchers to enjoy delicious pizza and cocktails before taking on trivia. With minds as sharp as their on-court skills, they won trivia and will no doubt return to Jaga Jaga soon to spend theContinue reading “Winning on and off the court”
Stars off the field: Senior players help at Junior Club open day
Over the weekend, our senior men’s and women’s players stepped up to help out at St Mary’s Junior Football Club Open Day. A massive shoutout to Huon McGibbon, Meg Girolami, Hayden Bickerton, Georgia Kitchell, Tane Cotter, Lily Cotter, and Patrick Carbis. The Senior Club couldn’t be prouder of our players who took time out ofContinue reading “Stars off the field: Senior players help at Junior Club open day”
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