2022 B&F Winners

It was fantastic to celebrate the 2022 season with all our players and supporters!

Please join us in congratulating our 2022 Best & Fairest Winners!

The top 10 from each section can be found on our Instagram and Facebook.

Netball
1st: Ciara Hanlon
2nd: Claire Nicholls
3rd: Josie Desmond

Women’s Football
1st: Jess Hardy
2nd: Sarah Johnston
3rd: Elyssa Rees
Coaches Award: Tomeeka Neil
Rising Star: Caitlin Kreuzeberger

Men’s Senior Football
1st: Nick Gedge
2nd: Tane Cotter
3rd: Bailey Leonard
Coaches Award: Huon MacGibbon
Rising Star: Lachy Read

Men’s Reserve Football
1st: Jake Halewood
2nd: Raygan Tate
3rd: Brad Danaher
Coaches Award: Marcus Taranto

U19s Football
1st: Ben Halewood
2nd: Patrick Tobin
3rd: James Poursanidis
Coaches Award: Parker Burns

Livio Basile Award (for club contribution): Jess & Troy Bickerton

2023 Coaching Applications Open

St Mary’s Senior Football and Netball Club is seeking enthusiastic individuals to apply for Senior coaching roles for the 2023 season!⁠
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The following positions are available:⁠
– U19 Head Coach ⁠
– Development (Reserves) Coach ⁠
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These roles require people who can demonstrate leadership, management and technical skill in developing players with a commitment to strive, improve and nurture talent.⁠
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The successful candidates will demonstrate: ⁠
– A strong focus on player development, with a commitment to inspiring junior players to continue their football at St Mary’s ⁠
– Ability to create, implement structured training and development programs aligned with the Senior Coaching Staff⁠
– Ability to work collaboratively with all coaches, players, club staff, and key club stakeholders⁠
– Strong communication skills with a commitment to provide continuous feedback to players ⁠
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The candidates must also meet the following requirements: ⁠
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– AFL Level 1 Senior Coaching Accreditation (or willingness to obtain) ⁠
– Working With Children’s Check ⁠
– Ability to attend Tuesday and Thursday night training ⁠
– Ability to attend all matches (Saturday’s) ⁠
– Previous coaching experience is preferred but not essential.⁠
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Please email applications and enquiries to gregh@tacticallabelstock.com.au by COB Friday 14 October.

Recognising R U OK? Day 2022

Today is R U OK? Day.

This year’s theme is ‘No qualifications needed’ and reminds all of us that we have what it takes to support our family and friends who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs.

This theme is in response to research that found four in ten Australians feel asking someone “are you OK?” is a conversation better had with an expert.

However, R U OK? want you to know you don’t need qualifications to have an R U OK? conversation.

Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through.

Fiona Hocking, Vice President, shared the importance of R U OK? Day at a sporting club.

“Sporting clubs are a big part of the community, so it is important that we ensure everyone feels connected and supported.”

“We want our club to be a physically and emotionally safe environment built on trust and respect.”

“However, building that culture isn’t down to one person, it’s a team effort.”

“That’s why we encourage everyone to engage with the R U OK? resources and find the confidence to check in with someone in our community who may be doing it tough.”

“Whether you’re a supporter of our club, a player, or volunteer, everyone has a role to play in building an R U OK? culture.”

More information is available at ruok.org.au

Preparing for R U OK? Day

R U OK? Day is on Thursday 8 September.

R U OK? research has found four in ten Australians feel asking someone “are you OK?” is a conversation better had with an expert.

However, R U OK? want you to know you don’t need qualifications to have an R U OK? conversation. 

The work of health professionals is vital, and their value cannot be underestimated however we can all play a role in supporting the people in our world. 

You don’t need to be an expert to have an R U OK? conversation. Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through.

Ask R U OK? No qualifications needed, because a conversation could change a life.

To ensure you are prepared to have a meaningful conversation on Thursday, we have put some of the most useful and relevant resources below:

Find more resources here.

Celebrating a successful women’s season

We finally have some snaps from the women’s Grand Final 📸

Greg Hanlon, Football Director, shared how proud the club is of the women’s team.

“While things didn’t go our way on the day, the women played a great game and we are so proud of all the players, coaches, and volunteers for a successful women’s season.”

“Not long ago we nearly didn’t have a women’s team, so to see them become Minor Premiers and make the Grand Final this year is absolutely incredible.”

“We also have to thank the team for their outstanding clubmanship. They always show up to support our senior men’s teams and are the first to buy tickets to any event.”

“We can’t wait to see what they do in 2023.”

More photos can be purchased here.

2022 Annual Presentation Night

You’re invited to St Mary’s Annual Presentation Night on Thursday 22 September!

Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased here.

Join us to celebrate a great year and find out our Club Best and Fairest winners 🏅

This year the event will be held at the club rooms, and your ticket includes gourmet finger food and either 2 beers/wines or one spirit.

Once we’re done with the vote counts, there’ll be a DJ on hand to keep the party going! We can’t wait to see you there!

Wear it Purple Day 2022

Today is Wear it Purple Day which strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering, and inclusive environments for LGTBQIA+ youth.

It highlights the issues they face whilst showing them that they have the right to be proud of who they are and who they are becoming.

This year’s theme is ‘Still me, still human’. The message being that people tend to focus on labels, the news story, the target or data and forget what we truly are – human.

We encourage everyone to wear purple today to show the LGBTQIA+ youth part of our community that you see them, you support them, and you respect them.