Vale Tony Giles

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Giles early yesterday morning following a short illness.⁠
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Adored by many and a friend to all, Tony was without doubt one of the greatest stalwarts to pass through both the St Mary’s Junior and Senior Football Clubs. ⁠
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Collectively, Tony was involved with both clubs for approximately 25 years, and along with his late wife Marie, was the face of the canteen and many a social event. They both went on to be awarded Life Membership at the Junior Club and became founding members of our Senior Club.⁠
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“Big Tone,” as he was affectionally known, loved to make people laugh and was always cracking a joke. His big beaming smile was his calling card just before he’d say “G’day Mate” or “G’day Cobber.”⁠
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Born with the biggest of hearts, Tony always did the jobs around the clubrooms that no one else liked doing, and he simply set about doing them on his own without any fuss or seeking of recognition.⁠
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Outside of St Mary’s, he was only too happy to help anyone who needed it, such was his warm nature. ⁠
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Tony’s long-standing commitment to St Mary’s and his passion for the club will forever be remembered. He was the epitome of what it means to be a great clubman and his shoes will be hard to fill.⁠

We pass on our deepest condolences to his daughters Candice and Hayley and their families and send our love and thoughts during this difficult time.⁠
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Farewell mate⁠
Vale Tony Giles

Introducing our 2023 Footy Leaders

We’re pleased to introduce the leadership groups across our men’s and women’s football teams this year!

Senior Men
Captains: Nick Gedge and Nick Dean
Leadership group: Huon Macgibbon, Adam Lucci and Tane Cotter

Senior Women
Captains: Tomeeka Neil and Elyssa Rees
Leadership group: Charlotte Evans, Georgia Girolami, Jess Hary & Caitlin Kreuzberge

Reserves
Captain: Pat Waldron
Vice Captains: Nathan Winchcombe and Daniel Watkinson

U19s
Captain: Bede Collis

U19s Captain
Senior Women’s Leadership Group
Reserves Leadership Group
Senior Men’s Leadership Group

Volunteers needed

Are you a true St Mary’s supporter? Prove it by volunteering for the club this season!

As a not-for-profit club we rely on our incredible community to keep the club running. Without volunteers, it would simply not be possible. That’s why we’re asking more people to get involved this year.

Details are below on current volunteer vacancies. Contact Greg Hanlon or Terry Derham if you can assist.

Umpire Escort
Number required: 3 per week (one for each men’s game)
Dates required: Saturday 15 April to Saturday 19 August
Commitment: Can volunteer to do just one or two weeks etc.
Job description: Walk umpires between the ground and club rooms at the start and end of each quarter.

Temporary Team Managers
Number required: 1 x Senior Men and 1 x Reserves
Dates Required: 22 April, 29 April, 6 May and 20 May
Commitment: Preferred if you can commit to all dates
Job description: Preparing and submitting team sheets to the umpire, preparing drinks and lollies each week, distributing officials clothing (coach armband, runner tops, umpire escort) and liaising with the water boy.

International Women’s Day 2023


Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate and recognise the achievements of women in all fields globally.⁠
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This year’s theme is #Embraceequity and we encourage everyone to take action within your own sphere of influence by challenging stereotypes, calling out discrimination, and drawing attention to bias.⁠
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Club Vice President Fiona Hocking shared the importance of IWD at St Mary’s.⁠
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“Women are traditionally underrepresented in sports, not just on the field but also in leadership positions.”⁠
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“At St Mary’s we are committed to improving gender equality across our club and know we can always do better. However, we will only create positive change if we are all in it together.”⁠
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“That’s why we’re asking all the men, women, and non-binary people at our club to take action this football and netball season to create a truly diverse and inclusive club.”