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
Our women’s team have made history by becoming the Division 1 Minor Premiers in their very first season!
This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication and passion of our players, coaches, and volunteers.
Stay tuned for finals details to be shared soon!
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.
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.
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
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.
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 personalised chocolates by Brenna, their culinary talents made the event unforgettable.
Thank you to Micaela Hanlon for securing silent auction donations totalling over $1000, and Sinead Hanlon, Michelle Cotter, Gabrielle Collis, and Bernadette Coyle did an amazing job assembling and beautifully wrapping the auction prizes.
A big shout-out to Jodi and Joel Stanley for their help many odd jobs from cleaning plates and cutlery to folding napkins and laying placemats.
Lauren Ind played a crucial role in organising the event, but most importantly in organising cocktails! Lauren also helped run the bar on the day along with Livio Basile and James Ind. Thanks as well to Fiona Hocking for organising music and serving as MC on the day.
And thank you to Mark Stanley and Greg Hanlon for cleaning up on Sunday!
Your hard work and commitment not only raised essential funds for our Club but also strengthened our Club and community bonds. Here’s to many more successful events together!
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 all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced.
Here’s some ideas to get you started:
– Engage with local Traditional Owners and your local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community
– Read a book by a First Nations author
– Watch a television show or movie made by a First Nations filmmaker.
Through our collective efforts, we can forge a future where the stories, traditions, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are cherished and celebrated, enriching the fabric of the nation with the oldest living culture in the world.
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, Liz and her husband Wayne took on numerous roles, from administrative duties to organising social events.
Despite her sons retiring from footy, Liz extended her commitment to the newly established St Mary’s Senior Club, contributing significantly to its growth. Among her many roles, her standout contribution has been Thursday night dinners, along with her daughter Brenna. Wayne also continues to support the club by managing the Blue Oyster Can Bar at every home game.
AFL Victoria’s Local Legends initiative celebrates the vital role of volunteers like Liz, who ensure community football clubs thrive.
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 is a simple and powerful way to help others. Each donation can save up to three lives and takes just 10 minutes of your time. Imagine the difference you could make by becoming a regular donor.
Ready to start saving lives? Read the guide to join our team then click the button below.
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