This weekend we celebrate the Paul Hopper Cup for the 12th year. Paul Hopper was a much-loved senior football player and committee member for Thomastown, and a driving force behind the formation and success of the St Mary’s Senior Football Club. The Paul Hopper Cup commenced in 2013 and stands as a tribute to hisContinue reading “Paul Hopper Cup 2025”
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NAIDOC WEEK 2025
Today marks the start of NAIDOC Week – in its 50th year of celebration. Each NAIDOC Week reinforces our vision for an Australia where Indigenous voices are not only heard but lead the way. The 2025 theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,” celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the brightContinue reading “NAIDOC WEEK 2025”
Jack Bianchin re-signs for 2026
Please welcome back Jack Bianchin as our Senior Men’s Head Coach for the 2026 season! After a successful year on and off the field so far, and with plenty of positive feedback from the playing group, we’ve extended Jack’s contract for another season. We’re excited to build on the momentum and can’t wait to seeContinue reading “Jack Bianchin re-signs for 2026”
Burra 45 Lotto Winners
Here’s your latest update from the Burra 45 $200 weekly lottery! Congrats to our recent winners: Thinking of joining Burra 45? It’s $500 per number, per year (only $10 a week), with instalment plans available. The draw runs every week—yes, all 52 weeks—not just during the footy season. That means 52 chances to win $200,Continue reading “Burra 45 Lotto Winners”
Rising star: Lilyana Condon talent identified
Congratulations to Lilyana Condon from our 15&Under Netball team for being talent identified at this year’s Netball Victoria Association Championships! Lilyana is one of just six NFNL representatives selected and has now been invited to trial for the 2026 Netball Victoria Talent Academy — an incredible achievement and opportunity! It’s exciting to see our juniorContinue reading “Rising star: Lilyana Condon talent identified”
Busted: Our 2025 Road Safety Campaign
Today marks the launch of our 2025 TAC Club Rewards road safety social media campaign. Get ready as we “brake down” (pun intended!) road safety myths throughout the season. Let’s start with a big one we all face today due to leading such busy lives: driving tired. Fatigue doesn’t just come from lack of sleepContinue reading “Busted: Our 2025 Road Safety Campaign”
$5K Draw is back for 2025
Mark your calendars for Sunday 13 July – your chance to win $5,000 and support the club at the same time. Each ticket includes: Buy as many tickets as you like to increase your chances of winning. You can purchase them from a player or contact Lauren Ind on 0488 020 319. A special guestContinue reading “$5K Draw is back for 2025”
National Blood Donor Week: Join our Lifeblood Team
Before National Blood Donor Week ends, join our St Mary’s Lifeblood team! So far this year, our team has made 7 donations — helping save 21 lives. But did you know over 8.3 million Australians will need blood at some point in their lives? That’s why we’re encouraging everyone in our community to donate blood.Continue reading “National Blood Donor Week: Join our Lifeblood Team”
TAC Club Rewards 2025
For for the fifth year running, our club is participating in the TAC Club Rewards program to make our roads safer for all Victorians. TAC Club Rewards is a program for all local football and netball clubs to actively participate in the mission to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on our roads— and gives usContinue reading “TAC Club Rewards 2025”
Pride Month 2025
No matter your gender, sexuality, or background, everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported — both on and off the field at St Mary’s. Last year, we explored the meaning behind the different Pride flags. This year, we’re asking our members to focus on using inclusive language. Language is powerful. It can be discriminatory,Continue reading “Pride Month 2025”
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