A massive congratulations to our very own Jess Hardy who has won the 2022 NFNL Women’s Div 2 B&F AND the Coaches/ MVP Award!
After an absolutely stellar season it is very well deserved.
We’d also like to congratulate Elyssa Rees and Sarah Johnston who came 3rd and 6th respectively in the Coaches MVP Award votes.
As we close out another season we want to pass on a massive thank you to our 2022 sponsors.
It would not be possible to run our club without generous sponsorship from businesses like these, so please make sure you support these business in return!
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
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.
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.
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!
Congratulations to Caitlin Kreuzberger, Sarah Johnston, Elyssa Rees, and Jess Hardy for making the NFNL Div 2 Women’s Team of the Year!
It’s absolutely amazing to see four of our players included this year, and no surprise after such a sensational season!
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.
Our women’s team have made their first ever Grand Final in our club’s history! This is a huge achievement for the team and our club.
We hope everyone will get behind the team and show up to support them on Sunday at Preston City Oval, 11:40am.
Watch them sing the club song below after winning the Preliminary Final against Banyule.
We’re teaming up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood over the next 3 months to give life by giving blood as part of the Football and Netball Club blood challenge.
All it takes is for you to give blood or plasma from now until 31 October, and your donation will count towards our club’s Lifeblood team tally!
Let’s take our competitive drive from the field to the donor centre, so we can prove that we are the most generous football and netball club in Australia.
To give blood or plasma call 13 14 95 or book online at lifeblood.com.au. Our nearest donor centre is in Bundoora.
You can even make a team booking so you and your mates can donate blood together! Take a selfie when you’re there and share it on socials using #lifebloodau.
Don’t forget to check your eligibility to donate here.
See the below for instructions on how to make sure your donation is counted as part of our Lifeblood team!
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