We’re so proud that our very own Livio Basile was honoured with a Jaga Jaga Community Volunteer Award from Kate Thwaites MP.
Livio has been the heart and soul of the St Mary’s community for over 30 years. From boundary umpire to Junior Club President, Senior Club founding member and still today the bar manager and U19s Team Manager, he’s done it all.
Thank you, Livio — we’re lucky to have you!
We’re excited to introduce our newest volunteers, Jon Benson and John Carbis, who are joining us in key roles this year!
Benson will serve as Senior Men Team Manager, while Carbis takes on the role of Reserves Team Manager.
Both of them have always been active contributors to the club, snd we thank them for stepping up to volunteer this year.
Volunteering is the heart of our community, and it’s inspiring to see more people giving their time and energy to help out.
We’d love to see even more people get involved and make a difference in 2025!
Congratulations to Nic Daisley on 200 games with St Mary’s
A true legend and the first player in senior club history to hit this milestone.
From his junior days to now, Nic has been loyal to St Mary’s played an incredible 250 games across both clubs.
He’s was part of our first premierships, a multiple-time runner-up in our B&F, and is loved by everyone around the club.
As Club President Mark Stanley shared, “Nic is a reflection of everything we stand for. His relentless commitment and passion has been evident from day, and his impact on and off the field is something that can never be measured in stats.“
After over 30 years of dedication, Terry Derham is stepping down from his volunteer roles at St Mary’s.
From his first days as a team manager back in 1991 to coaching, being awarded Life Membership, leading the senior club as the first secretary, and being Team Manager up until now, Terry’s work has shaped the heart of our community.
Terry’s passion for the club run deeps, and he has created lifelong friendships and always brought smiles to our faces.
His commitment is a reminder of the vital role that volunteers play in community clubs and we hope others continue to follow in his footsteps.
Here’s to a true legend of St Mary’s.
Today marked an exciting start to the season, with a fantastic turnout from our community.
We welcomed new players to both netball and football and introduced our leaders for 2025. A big thank you to our major sponsors, Luke Pearson from Cold Concepts and Aleks Todarov from AES, for presenting the jumpers.
Our footy coaches shared their insights, and there was a netball update to keep everyone in the loop.
We can’t wait to see what the season holds! Take a look at the photo gallery below.
A huge congratulations to Lilyana Condon and Jo Denton, who have both been selected for the NFNL Reserves Representative 15&U Netball team!
After impressing at trials late last year and dedicating themselves to intense training, their hard work has paid off. They will proudly represent the NFNL at the Netball Victoria Association Championships later this year.
On the football side, a special congratulations goes to the 12 St Mary’s boys who have been named in the U18 Northern Knights squad for 2025! A big shout-out to Harry Van Hattum, Matt Kayrooz, Tom Eames, Kai Parker, Max Downes, and Tyler Hamilton who will be joining our Under19.5 team this year.
We are incredibly proud of all our players for their achievements and can’t wait to see them excel in their respective representative teams.
At St Mary’s, we celebrate the wins on the court, but we equally cherish the relationships we build off the court.
St Mary’s 1 capped off a great season with a dinner at our sponsor, Jaga Jaga. After a season that saw them reach the grand final, the team enjoyed cocktails, parmas, and pizza, reflecting on their hard work and the strong bonds they’ve formed along the way.
The 15&U team, along with some of our new 13&U players, gathered at Golden Hills Brewery to mark the inaugural junior season. Coach Mick Denton presented custom t-shirts to the players, honouring their contributions in building the foundation of a supportive junior arm of the club.
With the winter season ahead, the team is excited for more games and, of course, more catch-ups!
Get ready for an exciting start to the 2025 season! Join us at Whatmough Park on Sunday 30 March for a social afternoon as we introduce our new coaches and present jumpers to our new players.
Plus, you’ll have a chance to buy 2025 match day merchandise and pay registration fees.
No ticket required – just show up!
Yesterday, our football and netball captains, coaches and President represented St Mary’s at the NFNL Media Day.
Thank you to Clare Nicholls (Netball), Tane Cotter (Senior Men), Elyssa Rees (Senior Women), and Ollie Gleeson (U19.5), Jack Bianchin (Senior Men’s Head Coach), Troy Bickerton (Senior Women’s Coach) and Mark Stanley (President) who showcased the club with pride.
A huge thank you as well to the NFNL for hosting this event and providing the opportunity for us to capture some fantastic photos.
As the summer netball season wraps up, we want to congratulate our inaugural 15&U team on an amazing season!
In their first season together, they made it to the preliminary finals – an incredible achievement! There was also no shortage of individual achievements with three players making the NFNL Representative Squad and Lilyana Condon coming 3rd in the Best and Fairest.
We’re so proud of their hard work and growth, and we’re confident they’ll continue to see even more success in the upcoming winter season.
A huge shoutout to Coach Mick Denton for his hard work, getting the team started and helping them see such success already!
We’re also excited to announce that following the team’s success, we’ll be introducing a 13&U team for the winter season! This will help us continue to build a strong foundation for our senior program and ensure the longevity of netball at St Mary’s.
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