Over the weekend, St Mary’s proudly joined clubs across the NFNL in recognising Pat Cronin Round. This is a powerful initiative led by the Pat Cronin Foundation that aims to end the Coward Punch and promote respect, kindness and safer communities. Across both football and netball, our players wore yellow armbands as a visible showContinue reading “Marking Pat Cronin Round 2026”
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Win a Mazda!
As part of Pat Cronin Round 2026, we’re proud to support their raffle to raise funds for the incredible work of the Pat Cronin Foundation. This year’s raffle offers an amazing prize, with one lucky winner set to drive away in a brand new Mazda CX-5 (RRP: $41,548)! Every ticket sold directly supports education programsContinue reading “Win a Mazda!”
Pat Cronin Round 2026
Today, our club proudly kicks off Pat Cronin Round, joining more than 300 sporting clubs in taking a stand against senseless violence. This round honours Pat Cronin, a young man who tragically lost his life 10 years ago as the result of a coward punch. His story is a devastating reminder that a single momentContinue reading “Pat Cronin Round 2026”
Honouring ANZAC Day
Yesterday, our club came together to honour Anzac Day in a moment that truly reflected the spirit of unity and remembrance. Our St Mary’s GJFC junior players stood alongside the senior men as The Last Post played ahead of the Anzac Day clash A special moment for our club, bringing all generations together in respectContinue reading “Honouring ANZAC Day”
Over $3000 raised for Autism awareness
Yesterday we hosted the inaugural St Mary’s v Macleod Autism Awareness Cup to raise awareness for autism and support those in our community living with autism 💙 Both proud dads of sons with autism, coaches Jack Bianchin (St Mary’s) and Nick Lynch (Macleod) led the initiative, bringing everyone together to raise awareness, show support andContinue reading “Over $3000 raised for Autism awareness”
Autism Awareness Cup
This Saturday, St Mary’s and Macleod come together for the inaugural Autism Awareness Cup, in support of Autism Awareness Month 💙 Head coaches and premiership teammates Jack Bianchin and Nick Lynch are the driving force behind the day. Away from footy, they are dads first, both navigating the day-to-day reality of raising young boys onContinue reading “Autism Awareness Cup”
IWD 2026: Expanding our women’s football program
Today marks International Women’s Day. This year, the UN Women Australia’s theme is Balance the Scales — a promise that every woman and girl, regardless of background or identity, should be safe, heard, and free to shape their own lives. When women and girls stand equal, families are stronger, workplaces are fairer, communities thrive, andContinue reading “IWD 2026: Expanding our women’s football program”
International Volunteer Day 2025
Today marks International Volunteer Day. This year’s theme, “Every Contribution Matters,” celebrates the power of collective action and recognises that every act of volunteering — big or small — builds a stronger, more connected world. Today, also marks the official launch of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, shining a spotlight on theContinue reading “International Volunteer Day 2025”
International Men’s Day 2025
Today marks International Men’s Day. This year’s theme is ‘Supporting Men and Boys,’ a reminder to consider how you can support the men and boys in your life. It could be something as simple as checking in on a mate, reaching out to a family member, or lending a hand to a young person whoContinue reading “International Men’s Day 2025”
Preparing for R U OK? Day 2025
This Thursday 11 September, we will again be supporting R U OK? Day. This annual day of action encourages us to have genuine conversations about mental health and make a real difference in someone’s life. Often, the people we care about may not openly express their struggles, but small signs of change in their behaviourContinue reading “Preparing for R U OK? Day 2025”
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