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 2023. 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 required: 9 Saturday’s (home games) between April toContinue reading “WE’RE HIRING: Canteen Manager”

Developing our future footy stars

Today players from our senior club volunteered their time to assist St Mary’s Junior Football Club with the Burra combine and registration day. A special thank you to Nick Gedge, Nick Dean, Adam Lucci, Zane Costello, Tom Hardy, Patrick Carbis, Huon McGibbon, Tane Cotter and Kieran Abbott from the Men’s Senior side and Tomeeka Neil, ElyssaContinue reading “Developing our future footy stars”

2023 U19s Coaching Team

We’re pleased to introduce Scott McLaughlin as the U19s Head Coach and Ben Wilson as the Assistant Coach for 2023! ⁠⁠Scott has played with St Mary’s before, but spent his career up until 21 at Westmeadows, making his mark as a skilled player winning a league B&F and a club B&F. ⁠⁠He went on toContinue reading “2023 U19s Coaching Team”

The Bickerton’s are back for 2023!

After an incredibly successful 2022 season, we are pleased to announce that Troy Bickerton will return as Head Coach, with Hayden Bickerton as Assistant Coach of our senior women’s team in 2023!⁠⁠Troy and Hayden, as well as Jess Bickerton, have been instrumental in the growth and success of our women’s team which culminated in playingContinue reading “The Bickerton’s are back for 2023!”

International Volunteer Day: Celebrating the power of giving back

Today is International Volunteer Day and we want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who offered their skills, time, and enthusiasm to support St Mary’s not just this year, but every year.⁠⁠Whether they are behind the bar or canteen, an umpire escort, runner, trainer or anything else, every role is critical and running ourContinue reading “International Volunteer Day: Celebrating the power of giving back”

Celebrating International Men’s Day

Today is International Men’s Day and we are ‘Celebrating Mateship’ to inspire more men to #MakeTime4Mates Mateship is a key feature of Australian national identity and research shows that close friendships and social connections can promote good health and help men live longer and healthier lives. Mark Stanley, Club President, shared how important the cultureContinue reading “Celebrating International Men’s Day”

SMFNC help save 21 lives!

The Lifeblood Football and Netball Club Challenge is officially over, and we are pleased to share that we helped save 21 lives! Overall, this means we placed equal 13th out of about 109 clubs across Victoria. View the full leaderboard here. Donating blood or plasma is one of the most generous things you can do,Continue reading “SMFNC help save 21 lives!”

Recognising World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day.⁠⁠While playing sports and exercising, especially in a team, is known have positive mental health benefits, none of us are⁠ immune to mental health challenges⁠⁠It is important to address your everyday wellness rather than wait for a situation to reach crisis point and then intervene.⁠⁠That’s why we encourage everyone toContinue reading “Recognising World Mental Health Day”