Women are back-to-back Premiers!

A massive congratulations to our Senior Women’s team for winning the Division 1 Premiership today against Diamond Creek! This achievement is even more remarkable as it is only their first season in Division 1 after winning the Division 2 Premiership last year. Not only that, but it’s also their third consecutive grand final appearance—truly a testament to their determination.

Entering the game as the Minor Premiers, our team was the favourite to win, and they didn’t disappoint. Kudos goes to Brigid McEntee, who was named Best on Ground after a standout performance.

A special thank you goes out to our dedicated coaches and volunteers, especially Jessie and Troy Bickerton. Your hard work behind the scenes has been instrumental in getting us to the grand final; we couldn’t have achieved this without you.

Here’s to celebrating this fantastic achievement and looking forward to even more success in the future!

Our men’s players showed up to support
Brigid McEntee

Six women make Team of the Year!

A huge congratulations for the six players from St Mary’s who have earned a spot on the Division 1 Team of the Year – more than any other team! This is an incredible achievement as it’s their first season in the top division, up against regular Division 1 players.

Special kudos to co-captain Elyssa Rees for her impressive fourth consecutive appearance, and to Sarah Johnston for her third selection. Additionally, Meg Girolami, Georgia Kitchell, Brigid McEntee, and Emmison Zealley are all celebrating their second appearances.

Senior Men’s Head Coach Fab Carelli steps down

It is with both gratitude and sadness that we announce Senior Men’s Head Coach Fab Carelli has decided to resign.

Fab joined us for the 2018 season, bringing with him a wealth of leadership and expertise from his already impressive coaching and playing career. His impact was immediate and he guided us to a Premiership in his first season, propelling us from Division 3 to Division 2.

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fab kept the team engaged and motivated, culminating in our historic maiden Division 2 finals appearance in 2023.

Club President Mark Stanley expressed our thanks.

“Fab has been a cornerstone of our club’s growth and success over the past seven years. His passion, resilience, and leadership have left a lasting impact on everyone here at St Mary’s. We are deeply grateful for all he has done.”

We all extend a huge thank you to Fab for his efforts and contributions to the club. Though his role as Head Coach is coming to an end, we look forward to continuing to see him around the club and to his ongoing involvement with our community.

Women’s Team in Division 1 Grand Final in first season

Our Senior Women’s team has made it to the Grand Final in their inaugural season in Division 1! After winning the Division 2 Premiership last season, they have now repeated that grand final performance by defeating Heidelberg again in today’s preliminary final.

Whether they win or not, reaching the top division’s Grand Final in just one season is an extraordinary achievement.

Join us to cheer them on next Sunday 25 August as they aim for another win.

Stay tuned to our socials for all the details.

2024 Presentation Night

The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated events of the year—our Annual Presentation Night!

Join us for a special evening to celebrate the incredible achievements of our players and community.

Tickets are $120 per person and you will be seated in tables of 10. They include a 3 course meal and beer and wine. Spirits are available for purchase. More details are below:

Date: Thursday 26 September
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start
Location: The Grande Reception Centre, Epping

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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, which laid the foundation for the senior club. In honor of his unwavering dedication, the club has named an award after him.

Read the story on AFL Victoria

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’s Coach Fab Carelli. Plus, stick around for a meal with your mates for just $12.

The full schedule is below:
5:30 – 6:30pm: Colts & U19s training session
6:45pm – 7:15pm: Welcome from the Senior Committee & presentation from Trevor Little and Fab Carelli
7:30pm onwards: Option to stay for a meal and team selection

This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about senior footy and get acquainted with the senior club.

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 they are texting, browsing, or emailing on their mobile phones. Alarming statistics show that one-third of drivers admit to using their phone illegally while driving, and another third of pedestrians admit to looking at their phone while crossing the road.

Distractions extend beyond mobile phones and include GPS devices, passengers, and even eating, all of which can take your attention away from the road. Taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your crash risk. At 50 km/h, you will travel 28 meters in those two seconds, approximately the length of a cricket pitch.

The penalty for using your mobile device while driving is a $577 fine and four demerit points. However, the real risk is putting yourself and others at harm.

That’s why we are encouraging everyone to sign our pledge to turn on the ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ function on their phones. By supporting road safety, you can help our club earn up to $10,000. Let’s all stay focused and safe on the roads!

Stay safe,
Mark Stanley
St Mary’s Seniors Football & Netball Club President

Sign the pledge

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 to mark a signficant week.

A special shoutout to our own First Nations players, Judhil Canendo and Jaydah Hope, for organising. We are grateful for your efforts and commitment to celebrating and sharing your First Nations heritage with us all.