In an incredible achievement that will be marked in our Club’s history, the Senior Women’s team has emerged victorious in NFNL Division 2 Grand Final!
Last year’s loss in the Grand Final could have discouraged the team, but it instead fuelled their determination to come back stronger. From day one of pre-season, the Senior Women’s team set their sights on the Grand Final trophy. They turned their disappointment into motivation and succeeded in achieving their goal.
This simply shows their sheer determination, seamless teamwork, and unwavering commitment; they are an example to us all.
Behind every victory is an incredible off-field team. The coaches, trainers, runners and everyone else who volunteered to help this season all played a pivotal role in the team’s success.
Congratulations to the Senior Women’s team for making Club history!
We had a fantastic time attending and participating in the St Mary’s Junior Football Club Business Luncheon yesterday with Anthony Koutufides and Peter Daicos.
Thank you to the Junior Club for inviting us along to speak. It was great for our Senior Head Coach Fab Carelli to have an opportunity to chat about the transition for players to our Senior Club. We can’t wait to see more Juniors at the Seniors Club one day soon.
A huge congratulations to the six women named in the Northern Football and Netball League Senior Women’s Division 2 Team of the Year:
Jess Hardy
Elyssa Rees
Taylor Harvy
Sarah Johnston
Meg Girolami
Georgia Kitchell
The inclusion of these players in theTeam of the Year is a celebration of their exceptional talent and the dedication they have shown throughout the season.
Congratulations to these remarkable women for their outstanding achievement!
We took training to a new level this week in preparation for finals with NS Nutrition’s Hydration Station!
Our players enjoyed Watermelon Crush and Orange Citrus hydration drinks loaded with electrolytes, magnesium, vitamin B & C and Aloe Vera to ensure they were properly fuelled for training.
Don’t forget to visit Chantelle and the team at NS Nutrition in Danaher Drive, South Morang and get 50% off your first smoothie service.
The News Corp Sports Newsroom annually spotlights the Northern Football and Netball League’s (NFNL) most promising under-23 talents, casting a spotlight on those set to shape the league’s landscape for years to come.
This year we were please to see that, our very own, Huon ‘Sauce’ MacGibbon has been named in the Herald Sun Leader’s “Top 50 young guns to watch in the NFNL.”
“Played all 17 games last year on his way to becoming arguably the Burra’s (sic) No.1 key defender and has featured in every game so far this season too. However, importantly, has upped his influence, going from just two mentions in the best in 2022 to seven this year.” – Ben Higgins, News Corp
Huon’s inclusion in this list is a testament to his unwavering dedication, skill, and the significant impact he has made within our Club and the league as a key defender.
Join us to celebrate another fantastic year and award our 2023 Best & Fairest players.
We’ll be back at The Grande Reception Centre this year, for a 3 course-meal with beer, wine, sparkling and soft drink included.
There’ll also be a DJ on hand so you can let loose on the dance floor!
Please organise a table of 10 in advance and ensure all people on the table book under the same table number online. If you have issues finding a table, please reach out.
Adam Lucci has re-committed for 2024! With an incredible record of over 150 games at the Club, he’s he’s known as a Club legend and we’re pleased that he’ll be taking on a bigger role in 2024. In addition to playing, Lucci will be our Player Liaison Officer! In this crucial role, Adam will be the key link between the players and the Football Department and Committee. He’ll always be on hand to listen and make sure player concerns and addressed and our players feel supported. Further, he’ll be helping ensure seamless transitions for our junior stars stepping into the senior league, support injured players to return to footy, and continue creating a culture of care and genuine support. Adam’s experience, leadership, and passion are what make him respected by players and supporters alike. We can’t wait to see him make a further impact both on and off the field in 2024!
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Congratulations Troy Bickerton on an amazing footy journey with St Mary’s! Bicko first came to the Club in 2013 and immediately made an impact being named in the best 7 times that season, with his ruck craft matching the best in the league.
Bicko’s tap work and willingness to do whatever the team needed made him a critical part of the Club. Despite a few near misses, Bicko’s hard work and dedication paid off in 2017 and 2018 when the team finally achieved premiership success. Furthermore, Bicko accomplished the remarkable feat of playing alongside his son, Hayden, in a heartwarming display of family legacy within the Club. Now retired from playing, Troy has continued to make his mark by building our women’s football team from the ground up alongside his wife Jessie, daughter Maddie and son Hayden. Under Bicko and his son Hayden’s coaching, the women’s team achieved a significant milestone last year by making it to their first-ever grand final, an incredible achievement and a history-making one for our Club. Now, in the current season, the team’s success has only continued to grow. As minor premiers for the second consecutive year, they’re strong contenders for another Grand Final appearance, providing the players with an opportunity to make history once again. In 2021, Troy and his wife Jessie were recognised for their dedication to the Club and particularly the women’s football team with the ‘Livio Basile Award’ that recognises the best Club people. And when he’s not coaching the women, you can find him at U19s games at 9:40am running water or doing whatever needs to be done. Troy and his family have undoubtedly created an enduring legacy at the Club both on and off the field. Their influence, particularly on women’s football, will remain ingrained in our Club’s history.
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